Three Nights At Kent State, And Four Dead Later – May 4, 1970
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Category: Social Commentary
The Apple-Green Chamber: The Execution Of Caryl Chessman – May 2, 1960
– Caryl Chessman Execution reports and bulletins – May1-2, 1960 – Various Los Angeles Stations + Voice Of America Shortwave News – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – May 2, 1960, the day a 12 year odyssey came to an end. Convicted murderer and rapist, Caryl Chessman, known as The Red
Rodney King: ‘We Can Get Along Here – We’re All Stuck Here For A While’ – May 1, 1992
– Pres. Bush-Mayor Bradley – News for May 1, 1992 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. – If you lived in Los Angeles, this sunny May 1st in 1992, you woke up noticing the sky was red, the air was thick with smoke and the streets were filled with troops. The
United Nations: Laying The Groundwork – San Francisco Conference Opens – April 25, 1945
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“The Energy Crisis Has Not Yet Overwhelmed Us” – Jimmy Carter – April 18, 1977
Further evidence April has had its fair share of drama in history. On this April 18th in 1977 it was a dire warning from President Jimmy Carter over the Energy Crisis that was looming. On this day he spoke directly to the American people in an Address To The Nation,
Working Week – Live At Glastonbury 1985 – Past Daily Soundbooth
– Working Week – live at Glastonbury 1985 – BBC Radio 1- Working Week tonight. From their concert at Glastonbury in 1985, recorded by the ever-present-always-amazing BBC Radio 1. Working Week were one of the first British Jazz/Pop/Funk/New Wave conglomerations to come about in the 1980s. During a decade where
Vietnam War – School Busing – “. . . And Somewhere A Tribe Of Gentle People”- April 11, 1972
– News – April 11, 1972 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – News for this April 11th in 1972 was, by admission of the newscaster on this broadcast; busy. First was news regarding the ongoing war in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese offensive into South Vietnam was going into its 13th
Stiff Little Fingers In Session – 1978 – Past Daily Soundbooth
Stiff Little Fingers in their first session for John Peel in April of 1978. Click on the link at the Past Daily site and listen to the original session.
Investigating Three Mile Island: Faulty Gauges – Faulty Logic – April 10, 1979
– CBS World News Roundup – April 10, 1979 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Another interesting news day, this April 10th in 1979. Starting with an investigation of Nuclear Power Plants, based on the recent disaster at Three Mile Island nuclear facility. Seems the potential for problems was a
“Not Necessarily Beautiful But . . . Stoned” – Drugs And Counterculture Americana – 1970 – Past Daily Pop Chronicles
– The Drug Scene In America – Groovin’ – May 18, 1970 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – America’s long-standing love affair with all things distracting. Drugs, by the late 1960s were just as much part of American culture as Hot Dogs. Part of it was understandable – if you