Lott Recordings: Only Available Upon Request
Title
Newswatch on Channel 13 Biloxi, ABC World News Tonight, and excerpt of Ronald Reagan Press Conference
Identifier
lott_VHS_1287
Creation Date
4-8-1986
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Description
Various news programs and television programs. Beginning with several "Newswatch" episodes from WLOX Channel 13. Topics discussed include: disruption of power to nuclear plant in Grand Gulf, Space Shuttle Challenger investigation, NAACP asks Hancock County Hospital to appoint African Americans to its board, economic development in Mississippi and how to attract industry to the state, employment, housing market and the rise of foreclosures, meeting between US and Russian leaders, bomb explosion in Thailand, Egyptian student arrested after making bomb threat on a plane, National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC featuring Mississippi Blossom Ms. Pamela Stennis, sports, preparing your garden for the winter, weather, and pet of the week for adoption. Followed by "ABC World News Tonight" hosted by Peter Jennings. Topics discussed include: Disco bombing in Libya. Followed by more "Newswatch" on Channel 13. Topics discussed include: state budget compromise, prison construction bill, need to improve and build larger jail in Hancock County, death of Cuban immigrant from carbon monoxide poisioning in Biloxi, Governor Edwards' trial, Old Mississippi City Courthouse inspected for potential use, ethics violation of Long Beach state legislator, sports, development of shrimp and crab farming along MS Gulf Coast, MS school districts layoffs, Pasagoula schools not renewing teachers contracts, Redfish bill approved, state budget, Libya endorsed terrorist attacks, rowdy behavior on MS beaches, camping in MS, weather, annexation of areas in Ocean Springs, proposed beach restrictions in Biloxi, veto of highway appropriations bill by governor, possible military strike against Libya, Mexican airliner crash, Challenger disaster investigation, storm drainage and effect on local business, train derailment, Bay St. Louis city hall repairs, sweepstakes scams, Hubble space telescope, and ultralight aircrafts. Followed by another "ABC World News Tonight" hosted by Peter Jennings. Topics discussed include: US airstrikes against Libya, possible bomb caused Mexican airline crash, Challenger investigation, US House debating US gun laws and considering relaxing gun sale restrictions, stock report, postponement of nuclear testing in Nevada desert, US wants access to UN archives of former Sec. General Kurt Waldheim concerning his activity during WWII since he is running for Austrian Prime Minister, upset in Illinois Democratic primary, Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel, CA, and state senate race in CA has too many Republicans running. Followed by more "Newswatch" on Channel 13. Topics discussed include: Prison bill passes and construction approved for south MS, May 7 selected for execution of James Billiot convicted of murdering his stepfather, Ingalls shipyard bidding on upcoming contracts, Biloxi 2001 commission, Pascagoula payraises for public workers, handicapped and mentally ill children taught life skills in Gulfport facility, governor vetos highway appropriation, gambling, cuts to college funding, possible tution increase, federal distaster relief, group housing for adults with mental disability, allegric reactions to bee stings, sports, improvements to Gulfpark Beach, and illiteracy. Followed by President Ronald Reagan's press conference. Topics discussed include: Tax reform, budget, defense spending, and national security.
Subject Headings (Library of Congress)
Current events; Sports; Weather
Relational Format
video recording
Extent
3:01:16
Original Format
videocassettes
Original Collection
Trent Lott Collection (MUM00656). Archives and Special Collections. University of Mississippi Libraries.
Finding Aid
Rights
This media file is owned by the copyright holder and may not be reproduced, re-posted, captured or saved. Due to copyright concerns, the recordings in this collection can only be accessed by arrangement with the Department of Archives and Special Collections.
Comments
Commercials have been clipped out; the original recordings were over 6 hours in duration. Audio quality is poor.