1974: Through A Past Darkly – A Year That Was – Past Daily Thousand Yard Stare
A year-end look at 1974, as reported by CBS News – click on the link at the Past Daily site and listen to the original report.
Category: Corruption
November 29, 1986 – Iran-Contra: Shredders Working Overtime
November 29, 1986 – CBS World News Roundup – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – November 29, 1986 – A day loaded with intrigue over the growing scandal of Iran-Contra. “The paper shredder was really humming at the National Security Council’s offices” – according to a report in the New York
October 12, 1972 – Vietnam Peace Speculation And A Nothing Burger Named Watergate.
October 12, 1972 – NBC Nightly News – Audio – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – October 12, 1972. A Presidential election campaign in full-swing and Vietnam peace negotiations in Paris were looking hopeful. Henry Kissinger came back to Washington after four days of private meetings with North Vietnams top negotiators
1930s Los Angeles – Buron Fitts: L.A.’s Little Corruption Problem And Clifford Clinton’s War On City Hall
Clifford Clinton Commentaries – Los Angeles District Attorney Buron Fitts – August 20, 1940 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Everyone who has seen the legendary film Chinatown often wonders if L.A. was really such a corrupt place in the 1920’s and 30’s as it was portrayed in the movie.
August 23, 1978 – Prospect Of A Postal Strike – FBI Bugs Chicago 7 Defense Attorneys
August 23, 1978 – CBS Radio – The World Tonight – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – August 23, 1978 – A Postal Strike was threatening, and disruption of mail service loomed. The National letter Carriers Union rejected the contract agreement presented earlier. Other unions were considering following suit. Carriers
“The Drug Problem Has Exploded Into Frightening Proportions” – John E. Ingersoll: Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs – 1970
John E. Ingersoll – Bureau Of Narcotics And Dangerous Drugs – Meet The Press – August 16, 1970 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – In 1970, statistics showed that the drug problem in the U.S. had achieved epidemic proportions – the leader in this perceived problem was Marijuana. According to
August 3, 1951 – When Scandal Hit An Institution – West Point In Crisis
August 3, 1951 – CBS: Edward R. Murrow News With Don Hollenbeck – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – August 3, 1951 – Scandal was the word this day. News broke that some 90 Cadets at the prestigious West Point Military Academy had been given General Discharges over cheating on exams
July 17, 1977 – A Peace Proposal In Lebanon – Protests In Ann Arbor
July 17, 1977 – CBS Radio News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – July 17, 1977 – A hopeful day in Lebanon and a day of protest in Ann Arbor, Michigan. News of a proposed peace settlement in Lebanon brought cautious optimism. Details of the proposed peace plan, to bring
A Weeks Worth Of Watergate – Week Of August 3, 1973 – Past Daily Reference Room
Watergate – Week 4 – NBC News -John Chancellor – August 3, 1973 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Watergate – the event that captured the attention of the country, if not the world, for one steamy summer in Washington D.C. The Watergate Hearings. The daily ritual of sitting down,
June 14, 1973 – Watergate: A Bomb Named Jeb
July 14, 1973 – NBC Nightly News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – July 14, 1973 – News about Watergate took centerstage this day. Deputy Director of CREEP (Committee To Re-Elect The President) pointed fingers and named names. The biggest name was Attorney General John Mitchell, whom he claimed knew