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Jonesboro YMCA Swimathon Footage
KAIT-TV
The footage shows people attending and participating in the Jonesboro YMCA “Swimathon” fundraising event. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Law Enforcement Meeting Footage
KAIT-TV
Several people, including some law enforcement officers, appear to attend a meeting possibly on law enforcement or criminal justice. The meeting appears to be taking place in Jonesboro's Ramada Inn. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Man Drives Elderly Woman in Piggott
KAIT-TV
The footage shows a man picking up and driving an elderly woman in Piggott. She pays him once they reach her destination. This is presumably part of a public transportation service for the elderly.
Date: 1974
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Mayor Stallings and Alderman Stricklin Discuss Municipal Employment
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter Donald Goodwin speaks with Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings and Alderman Ralph Stricklin about the city's need for workers on public projects.
Date: 1974
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Middleton on Rural Transportation
KAIT-TV
White River Planning and Development District Regional Planning Director Robert Middleton speaks with KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson about the importance of transportation assistance for elderly people and workers in rural areas, especially in the event of a fuel crisis.
Date: 1974
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Sales Remain Strong at Indian Mall
KAIT-TV
A clothing store owner speaks with KAIT8 reporter Donald Goodwin on how sales remain strong at Indian Mall even though people are looking for more value for their money, such as more durable clothing.
Date: 1974
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Thomas Talks About His Life and Career
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson interviews Clay Thomas about his long career as a shoeshiner in Blytheville.
Date: 1974
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Woodruff Explains What the East Arkansas RC&D Project Is
KAIT-TV
Craighead Soil Conservation District head Bill Woodruff explains what the purpose of the East Arkansas Resource Conservation and Development Project is.
Date: 1974
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Jonesboro High School 1973 Graduation at Tornado-Damaged Site
KAIT-TV
Footage of portions of the 1973 Jonesboro High School Graduation ceremony held at the storm-damaged high school grounds after the May 27th tornado. Footage includes graduates marching, highlights of a student speech and the singing of the school song.
Date: 1973
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CWL Boiler Explosion Aftermath Footage
KAIT-TV
The footage shows the aftermath of a boiler exploding at a Jonesboro City Water and Light generator plant with police and workers can be seen talking and surveying the site. [no audio]
Date: 1972
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Aerial View of the Cache River
KAIT-TV
The footage shows an aerial view of what appears to be the Cache River and the surrounding area. [no audio]
Date: 1970
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Man Praises a Sheriff's Performance
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter interviews a man who praises the performance of a sheriff.
Date: 1970
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Men Work in a Factory Constructing Metal Pipes
KAIT-TV
Men work in a factory constructing metal pipes.
Date: 1970
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Police Show Cal Wasson Some Features of a County Jail
KAIT-TV
Police show KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson some features of the Mississippi County Jail, possibly during an open house.
Date: 1970
