Start of the Watts Riots - first bulletin, Gemini VIII, 1965

Item — Reel: 28

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Allan Moll reports on the beginning of the Watts Riots on KHJ Radio. In this coverage is the number of injuries caused by the riots and the different forms of violence used, what factors went into the cause of the riots, who was involved and the police forces response to the riots.

Next on this Audiotape is a report on the Gemini VIII space shuttle. This coverage begins with an excerpt from an interview with Major Scott at the NASA news conference in which Major Scott discusses some of the training required for E.V.A, required equipment and their functions, and contact dynamics.

Dates

1965

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials in English.

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