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Marines Paint Up Playground
On Preview Cassette #97574 Various shots of Marines dressed in khakis painting playground equipment. The first thing painted is a swing set. Shot of Marine using a handheld sanding machine on a piece of wood. Three Marines painting a jungle gym dome. CU of the men painting. Man on ladder painting the top of a swing set. CU of man on ladder. Back to the man sanding the block of wood.
Traffic
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 Various POV shots of traffic moving along a four lane road. Good variety of cars from the early 1970s.
Plane Crash
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 Interview with two people who witnessed a plane crash into Lake Erie. The first interview is with a Caucasian man who talks about the flames that were coming from the plane. The second interview is with a Caucasian man who is wearing a Speedo and standing on the deck of his boat. He states that three of the five passengers have been recovered from the wreck. There are still patrol boats looking for passengers and plane.
Perk Memory Day Message
preview cassette # 991799 Cleveland Mayor, Ralph Perk, gives a memorial day address. He stands at a podium with an American flag behind him. He asks for people to reflect on the unique blessings that the citizens of the United States possess. He goes on to say that Americans are able to enjoy their freedoms because so many have died to make it possible. Brave men have fought to keep aggressors from our shores and have fought on foreign land to prevent war on our land. In doing this, these men have won freedom for many nations. Every American must put aside political and partisan thoughts and join in prayer for the President's (Nixon) success with the peace mission with Russia. He states that we have the intellect to settle conflict by means other than war.
Gold Star Mothers
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 Shot of elderly women, members of the Gold Star Mothers, placing wreaths are the base of a memorial sight. The memorial is marked by symbols of the cross and the star of David. Shot of veterans placing a wreath at the site. Shot of Mayor Ralph Perk speaking at a podium. He talks about the service men who have died for this country.
Plane Crash
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 Shot of two men on a boat on Lake Erie. The Cleveland city skyline is behind them. Camera focuses on and follows a small aircraft that is flying overhead.
Downtown Parade
NOT ON REEL
Tuolumne Meadows
Two Pans of RiverClose up of tree
Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne River at Bend ***upstream & mountains
Tuolumne Meadows
The Small "Bayou" ***
Tuolumne Meadows
River area ***
Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne River area ***
Tuolumne Meadows
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE 214939 Lake reflections ***Camp & entrance
Tuolumne Meadows
Little falls ***road to meadows
Tuolumne Meadows
Quiet water, & mid-meadows
Tuolumne Meadows
Tuolumne River ***from rock
Tuolumne Meadows
Lake near East entrance ****
Tuolumne Meadows
Siesta Lake & reflections ***
Tuolumne Meadows
Pack & Siesta Club
Downtown Shoppers
Same as catalog #534798 Various shots of people milling about a popular urban shopping district. This is a good source for 1970's fashion. The segment begins with a general view of a city street lined with commercial businesses. Pedestrians are walking around. Shot of three elderly women and one elderly man standing on a street corner waiting for the bus. CU of sign that reads "Shop Monday Through Friday". Shot of pedestrians walking in front of a shoe store. Neon sign outside the store simply reads "Shoes". Shot of two African-American women walking toward the camera. These two are sporting the true 1970's fashion style. Both women have a full afro hairstyle. One woman wears a full length dress that looks like a bathing suit on the top half and a straight skirt on the bottom. The other woman wears a light spring jacket over a shirt with a butterfly collar. She is also wearing shorts with orange knee-high socks. There is also a Caucasian man in the scene, but he is upstage by the women. Shot of an elderly Caucasian woman in a bright yellow dress walking toward the camera. Her walk is slow, she is approached by a female reporter. The reporter asks the lady "What brings you out on a Holiday". (Its Memorial Day Weekend) She answers that she was out looking for a pair of shoes. She thought the stores would be empty but, "Oh Brother". Reporter interviews a fashionable African-American woman. She has a full head of thick curly hair. She wears hip eye glasses and has a shopping bag thrown over her shoulder. The woman talks about how the stores are not very crowded. Reporter interviews a middle-aged Caucasian man who states he is shopping because its his only day off. Interview with an overweight Caucasian woman who has long brown hair. She states that she came downtown because her son needed a pair of shoes. She goes on to tell the reporter that there has been a death in her family and she has to go out-of-town. The camera then focuses on her son. The boy is an adorable curly haired toddler. He holds on to his mother's hand and pays little attention to the camera crew. Reporter interviews a middle-aged African-American woman who is "Picking up a few items for the holiday".
Plane Crash
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 Shot of rescue boats in the distance. A speedboat briefly enters the frame. Shot of man looking through binoculars. Shot of survivor of the plane wreck being carried on a stretcher. Interview with a man who was witness to the accident. Interview with a second witness who describes what he saw. Interview with a third witness who is on the deck of a boat.
Explosion Citgo Station
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 Various aftermath shots of an explosion that occurred at a CITGO gas station. Shot of activity around the gas station. Firefighters are busy dealing with hoses. Shot of a car that was in the middle of being repaired when the explosion hit. The car is still propped up on the lift, but the walls of the service station on longer exist. Shot of firefighter sweeping up mess in front of a gas pump. Shot from inside the station looking out the glass wall windows.
Downtown Parade
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE #991799 The Collinwood High School Marching Band is moving toward the camera. The members are dressed in navy blue and white uniforms. The front of the band contains girls carrying flags and the school banner. This is followed by girls twirling batons. They wear the white boots with tassels attached. The baton twirlers are followed by the Pom-Pom girls. They too have the cute tassels on their boots. They do a little routine and kick their legs high. The camera focuses on one girl who is counting her steps. She flashes a nervous smile and resumes back to counting. The Pom-Pom girls are followed by the band. Shot of a memorial that is marked by a wooden cross and a wooden star of David. A sailor helps an elderly woman, member of the Gold Star Mothers, place a wreath at the memorial. Another shot of wreaths being placed at the memorial site.
Akron Parade
This segment begins with people receiving instructions as to were they will fall in line in the parade order. It seems as if there is confusion or maybe a disagreement going on. There is a long haired man in military khakis talking to a man who is pointing his finger in direction. The pointing man looks frustrated and walks off. Uniformed police officers walk up to the long haired khaki man. Shot of an African-American drum corps marching past the camera. Shot of the parade line up moving very slowly. Shot of Vietnam War protesters crossing the street and moving toward the camera. One woman holds a sign high above her head that reads "Stop The War". Shot of young hippie folk seated on the ground listening to speaker. CU of man at podium speaking. (no audio) Shot of hippie folk clapping. Shot of long haired man in military khakis and black beret speaking into a microphone. (no audio)