WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion - MP 1989.01 and MP 1...
The WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
Read MoreThe WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
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MP_198901_074_04_ref.mov
Date: 12/24/75
Event: Pet Rocks
Descr: Reporter Bob Ford reports on people purchasing pet rocks in Hattiesburg McRae"'s store.
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MP_198901_074_11_ref.mov
Date: 12/24/75
Event: Christmas Toy Drive
Descr: Footage of the Salvation Army and Laurel Fire Department relating to their toy and food drive.
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MP_198901_074_10_ref.mov
Date: 12/24/75
Event: Christmas Leave from Parchman
Descr: Hattiesburg District Attorney, Rex Jones, is interviewed about Christmas leave from Parchman.
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MP_198901_074_06_ref.mov
Date: 12/25/75
Event: Holding fees at the USM
Descr: [ ] Shoemaker and College President, Aubrey K. Lucas, are interviewed about holding fees at the University of Southern Mississippi (See item 8)
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MP_198901_074_05_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Mississippi/Iraq Company
Descr: Paul Fugate is interviewed about setting up an office in Baghdad for a Morton, Mississippi agricultural products company.
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MP_198901_075_03_ref.mov
Date: 10/6/71
Event: Labor Day Traffic
Descr: Mississippi Highway Patrol Inspector, J. B. Dickerson discusses Labor Day traffic. (See items 2 & 5)
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MP_198901_075_02_ref.mov
Date: 9/3/71
Event: Labor Day Traffic
Descr: Mississippi Highway Patrol Inspector, J. B. Dickerson, discusses safe driving and new enforcement measures. (See items 3 & 5)
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MP_198901_075_04_ref.mov
Date: 9/6/71
Event: Greased Pig Contest
Descr: Footage of the greased pig contest in Laurel.
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MP_198901_075_05_ref.mov
Date: 9/6/71
Event: Labor Day Accidents
Descr: Mississippi Highway Patrol Inspector, J. B. Dickerson discusses Labor Day accidents. (See items 2 & 3)
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MP_198901_075_06_ref.mov
Date: 9/6/71
Event: Labor Day
Descr: Report on Labor Day in Hattiesburg and Laurel.
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MP_198901_075_07_ref.mov
Date: 9/6/71
Event: Charles Evers
Descr: Fayette Mayor, Charles Evers, is interviewed about his politics.
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MP_198901_075_13_ref.mov
Date: 9/7/71
Event: Laurel Mental Health
Descr: Interview with a mental health worker describing services available in Laurel. (See item 8)
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MP_198901_075_08_ref.mov
Date: 9/7/71
Event: Laurel Mental Health
Descr: Interview with a mental health worker in Laurel. (See item 13)
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MP_198901_075_09_ref.mov
Date: 9/7/71
Event: USM Registration
Descr: Report on various activities dealing with registration and the students returning.
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MP_198901_075_10_ref.mov
Date: 9/7/71
Event: Jones County Air Ambulance
Descr: Report on Jones County Supervisors not voting to participate in District 7 air ambulance service.
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MP_198901_075_11_ref.mov
Date: 9/7/71
Event: Laurel Wreck
Descr: Footage on a Laurel wreck showing an overturned automobile.
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MP_198901_075_12_ref.mov
Date: 9/7/71
Event: IRS Wage-Price Freeze
Descr: Interview with IRS representative R.P. Connors about the wage-price freeze in Hattiesburg
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MP_198901_075_01_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Standard Oil Plant Fire
Descr: Reporter Rick Centner reports on the aftermath of a fire at the Standard Oil Bulk Plant in north Laurel. (Extremely faded areas on film.)
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MP_198901_076_13_ref.mov
Date: 05/03/????
Event: Bill Patrick
Descr: Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, discusses job creation.
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MP_198901_076_12_ref.mov
Date: 4/28/75
Event: Laurel Trash Pickup
Descr: Interview about trash pickup in Laurel. (See item 6)
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MP_198901_076_08_ref.mov
Date: 5/20/75
Event: Laurel Sewage System
Descr: Spokesman discusses hearings about the new sewage system in Laurel.
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MP_198901_076_01_ref.mov
Date: 5/23/74
Event: Forrest General Hospital Expansion
Descr: News conference with Forrest General Hospital"'s Direct about the expansion.
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MP_198901_076_02_ref.mov
Date: 5/23/75
Event: Jones County Elementary BED(?) Program
Descr: Report on Jones County Elementary BED(?) Program showing building on Soso Elementary School.
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MP_198901_076_03_ref.mov
Date: 5/23/86
Event: Highway 10 Construction & Wildlife
Descr: Mississippi State Commissioner, Ben Stone, discusses the problems faced by wildlife with Interstate 10 construction.
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MP_198901_076_07_ref.mov
Date: 5/27/75
Event: Maurice Dantin Rally
Descr: Footage of supporters"' meeting for gubernatorial candidate, Maurice Dantin in Hattiesburg.
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MP_198901_076_05_ref.mov
Date: 5/27/75
Event: Senior Community Action Meals Program
Descr: Report on the Senior Community Action Meals Program meeting with Laurel Mayor, Bill Patrick, and senior volunteers.
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MP_198901_076_10_ref.mov
Date: 5/28/75
Event: Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce
Descr: Footage of the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
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MP_198901_076_06_ref.mov
Date: 5/28/75
Event: Laurel Trash Pickup
Descr: Footage of map showing trash pickup days in Laurel. (See item 12)
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MP_198901_076_14_ref.mov
Date: 5/30/75
Event: Moonshine
Descr: Footage about police confiscating moonshine.
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MP_198901_076_11_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: William Waller
Descr: Governor William Waller discusses redistricting at a press conference. (See item 9)
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MP_198901_076_04_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Laurel Oilmen"'s Barbeque
Descr: Report on Penrod Drilling Company oilmen"'s barbeque in Laurel showing an unidentified oil well.