Newport R.I. Economy
Description:
"Leader: "P2 Newport RI [Rhode Island] Economy 4/19/74 #7950"; Mike Taibbi reports on a how Naval base in Newport RI changing its function to focus on education and training and moving over a thousand jobs to a different state has adversely affected the local economy. Footage includes silent b-roll of Newport businesses and town, "For Sale" and "Going Out of Business" signs, the Naval base, the pier, sailors on the pier, interview with a Navy officer (Jack) about the change, interview with a local business owner who has lost 2/3rds of her business in the last year, and reporter stand up and voice overs."
