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Base Closing C.U.E.P.

Description: Leader: P1 Base Closing C.U.E.P. #8016 4/27/74; Rhode Island Governor Philip Noel speaks to a crowd about the closing of Air Naval Station at Quonset Point and other bases. Silent footage of housing that is being torn down. More of Noel's speech at a convention of representatives from areas that have been hurt by defense facilities cutbacks. Unrelated footage of a man speaking to the press about a rent control law. A man speaks to the convention about an increase in federal base closings. B-roll of the conference (soft focus in sections0.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/27/1974

Car Demolition

Description: Leader: P1 Car Demolition #8020 4/27/74; Footage of kids on a college campus smashing a car for charity. They kick, jump on, smash, and hit the car with a sledge hammer. Writing on the car says that the event is for charity.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/27/1974

G.B.C.A.A. Outdoor Track

Description: Leader: P1 G.B.C.A.A. Outdoor Track #8023 4/27/74; Silent footage of the Greater Boston Track and Field Championships with people from different Boston area colleges competing in the long jump, hurdles, and other events.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/27/1974

Quincy Dig

Description: "Leader: "P1 Quincy Dig #8041 4/27/74"; Silent footage of children digging in the dirt. Close up shot of an old pipe and pipe stem. Jim Boyd reporter standup about an archeological dig in Quincy. Interview with a man about the dig at what he believes is the site of General Joseph Palmer's home and the pipe that was found by one of the children. Sign written by a child that reads "Archaeological Dig." More footage of the children and a dog digging. Interview with a man from the historical society about the search for Palmer's first house and why they think they have discovered the spot. Reporter outtakes."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/27/1974

Roxbury Community College

Description: Leader: P2 Roxbury Community College #8017 4/27/74; Silent footage of people taking classes, studying, and in the library at Roxbury Community College. Press conference with officials from Roxbury Community College about gaining accreditation and future goals for the institution. Jim Boyd reporter standup. More footage from the press conference and b-roll of classes and students around the college. Reporter outtakes.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/27/1974

U Mass Ceremonies

Description: "Leader: "P1 U Mass Ceremonies #8041 4/27/74"; Formal dedication ceremony for the University of Massachusetts, Boston Harbor Campus. Silent b-roll of the audience and speakers and excerpts from the speech by Governor Francis Sargent."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/27/1974