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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

Children's Hearing

Description: "Leader: "P2 Children's Hearing #9503 30 July 74"; Children testify about a variety of issues that are important to them at a hearing. Adults at a table with "Children's Campaign '74" sign on the front. Issues discussed include the ability of children to sit on government commissions, unsafe toys, disparity in the quality and upkeep of playground equipment and parks in non-white neighborhoods, use of violence by law enforcement, and alternative schools."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/30/1974

Norfolk

Description: Leader: P2 Norfolk #9405 - 19 July 74; Interview with Mabel Cofield, mother of inmate James Cofield who died in Norfolk prison, about why she had previously refused medical services for her son. Dr. Jonathan Weisbuch, medical director of the Corrections Department, discusses the medical determination of Cofield's death. Silent footage of families waiting on the steps outside Norfolk prison and exterior shots of the prison. Weisbuch speaks to the press about Cofield's symptoms, the timeline of his illness, and the determination from the doctor that he died of a brain tumor. Silent and sound b-roll pf the press conference. Mabel Cofield answers questions from the press.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/19/1974

Pan Am Airline

Description: Leader: P2 Pan Am Airline #10078 10/1/74; Mike Taibbi reporter voice over about an open letter in the newspaper from Pan Am employees lobbying for government support to help save the airline. Footage of airplanes and an empty terminal in Logan airport. Reporter standup about the negative impact that the energy crisis had on the airline's financials. Demonstration of Pan Am employees in front of the Massachusetts State House with signs and people chanting. Interviews with Pan Am employees about why they are protesting and legislation that they are supporting. More footage of the employees marching with signs and chanting Hey, hey what do you say, the government needs Pan Am!; Empty Pan Am terminal in Logan Airport; reporter outtakes; interview with a man from the Pan Am management; airport b-roll including air planes taxiing; close up of the ad in the newspaper. [image unstable in sections]
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/01/1974

Racial Imbalance Series, pt.4

Description: Story #7608. Cuts from a meeting of the Orientation for Integration program. White substitute teacher discusses conflict with an African American student, and an African American teacher responds. Interview with teacher on her support of desegregation. Reporter standup. Cuts of b-roll from meetings, discussing potential issues of racism and prejudice. Interview with teacher on efforts to keep the peace during turbulent times. Several takes of reporter standup. Interviews with teachers on where they will be teaching in the fall. Teachers discuss the perceived dangers of certain areas of Boston. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 03/16/1974

Red Sox - Brewers

Description: "Leader: "F1 Red Sox/ Brewers #9880 9/8/74"; Silent Footage of a Boston Red Sox versus Milwaukee Brewers baseball game."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/08/1974

Red Sox - Kansas City

Description: "Leader: "Red Sox - Kansas City #9324 7/9/74"; Silent footage of a Boston Red Sox versus Kansas City Royals baseball game. Includes footage of women in Red Sox uniforms (maybe wives of players) playing against the regular Red Sox players."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 07/09/1974

Sen. Kennedy Hearing

Description: Leader: Sen. Kennedy Hearing #7394 2/23/74; Interview with Regional energy chief Lawrence Rogers about why he is leaving the Federal Energy Office to return to the Department of Labor. Cars lined up at a gas station. Senator Edward Kennedy testifies about the energy crisis in Massachusetts. Governor Francis Sargent testifies. Silent b-roll of the audience and Sargent and Kennedy shaking hands. More testimony from others including Attorney General Robert Quinn and gas station owners. Reel 2 of 2. See Acc. 2394.00078
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/23/1974

Veteran's Day

Description: Leader: P2 Veteran's Day #10341 10/28/74; Massachusetts state veteran groups ceremony to honor men and women killed in action at a ceremony in the State House Hall of Flags followed by silent footage of a Veteran's Day Parade in Boston. Unrelated footage in the middle of the reel of men getting out of buses with White Power on the side.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/28/1974