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30 records found for James Meredith
1962-09-25, CBS, min.
Sonny Liston knocks out Floyd Patterson, the Justice Department to seek a contempt citation against Governor Ross Barnett of Mississippi who is refusing to permit James Meredith, a negro, to enroll at Mississippi University, Russia may build a naval base in Cuba, secret training practices in the US, Cuban exiles are learning guerilla tactics for action in Cuba, Soviet planes buzz allied planes near Berlin, Andrei Gromyko meets Dean Rusk in Washington on Laos problems, the fraud trial of Billy Sol Estes is postponed, fascist Oswald Mosely arrives in the US, calls American negro "crackpots," the Department of Markets investigates phony weights in New York City.
1962-09-30, , min.
US Marshals invade University Of Mississippi college campus in Oxford as student James Meredith attempts to integrate the all-white school.
1962-09-30, , min.
Topics: The US sends Federal marshalls to register James Meredith at Mississippi University over protests by Governor Ross Barnett, President Kennedy to speak on this crisis, a storm threatens Walter Schirra's space flight, anti-Nasser demonstrations in Jordan.
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
SPECIAL REPORT President John F. Kennedy addresses the racial crisis in Mississippi. He discusses Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett's refusal to register James Meredith at Mississippi University, Kennedy does not want to use troops, he urges peaceful integration at the campus, he emphasizes that Federal power will be used to enforce laws.
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
Special Report Update. Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett will back down in face of Federal marshalls and troops, a report from Oxford Mississippi, the latest report: violence at the campus, marshals using tear gas. Host: Charles Collingwood
1962-09-30, CBS, min.
February 14, 1962-June 16, 1963 In his first regular television assignment for ABC, after serving as a news correspondent for CBS for 20 years, Howard K. Smith presented this weekly news and commentary program. It featured a summary of the week's major news events, commentary and analysis by Mr. Smith and interviews with prominent people in the news. The Mississippi crisis, interviews with anti-Castro leaders, Cuban crisis brewing, and US position in light of the Soviet buildup, Secretary of State Dean Rusk urges direct US action in removing Castro. Howard K. Smith reports.
1962-09-30, WCBS, 20 min.
- Charles Collingwood
- Whitey Ford
- Bill Dana
- Eddie Fisher
- Ed Sullivan
- Mickey Mantle
- Sonny Liston
- Al Hirt
- James Meredith
Guests are Bill Dana, Eddie Fisher, Al Hirt and appearances by Sonny Liston, Whitey Ford and Mickey Mantle. There is a CBS News Bulletin reported by Charles Collingwood, interrupting the Ed Sullivan Show. It relates to "Negro" James Meredith, who successfully entered the University of Mississippi as a student.1962-09-30, KNBC, 08 min.
From the Penthouse in Washington, D.C., President John F. Kennedy addresses the nation regarding the arrival of James Meredith on the campus of the University of Mississippi where he will enroll tomorrow.
#13813: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1962-10-01, WOR, min.
James Meredith registers at Mississippi University, rioting on campus by students, and outsiders-two killed Ex-Mayor General Edwin Walker is arrested by US marshalls as a leader of the rioters.
1962-10-01, CBS, min.
Leon Pearson-late news and comment. Reports from Mississippi and Washington, Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett comments on the US invasion of Mississippi, and James Meredith and he urges peace and that rioters go home.
#13935: WORLD TODAY
Order1962-12-27, WOR, min.
- Floyd Patterson
- Thomas Mitchell
- Charles Laughton
- Eddie Fisher
- Marilyn Monroe
- John Glenn
- Emile Griffith
- Sonny Liston
- James Meredith
- Walter Schirra
- Eleanor Roosevelt
- Isaac Stern
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Richard Burton
- John F. Kennedy
- Tony Marvin
- Willy Ley
- Adolf Eichmann
- Benny Paret
- Scott Carpenter
- Robert Soblen
- Andriyan Nikolayev
- Ross Barnett
- John Steinbeck
- Fritz Kreisler
- Pavel Romanovich Popovich
World Today is a radio news program broadcast over the Mutual Broadcasting System and hosted by Tony Marvin. The top news stories of 1962. Space: John Glenn orbits the earth three times, Scott Carpenter also orbits the Earth three times, the Russians orbit two spacemen Nikolayev and Popovich, the US's Walter Schirra orbits the earth six times, the Mariner 11 spacecraft passes near Venus. a comment by Dr. Willy Ley, the US to resume nuclear testing, the Soviets propose a nuclear test ban, "Der Spiegel affair" in West Germany, German politics, British politics, Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton affair, comment by Fisher, he denies rumors of a breakup, comments by man-in-the-street, racial crisis in Oxford, Mississippi, Governor Barnett denies the registration of James Meredith, President Kennedy says he will send troops, two die in suceeding riots, a hospital error results in several baby deaths, doctors strike in Canada, thialiminide deformities in newborn babies, Adolf Eichmann, Robert Soblen, Fritz Kreisler, Charles Laughton, Thomas Mitchell, Marilyn Monroe, and Eleanor Roosevelt all died in 1962, comments by Isaac Stern on Kreisler, Marilyn Monroe talks about acting, Boxing deaths Benny (Kid) Paret dies from injuries he suffered in his fight against Emile Griffith in Madison Square Garden in New York City, Sonny Liston wins the heavyweight boxing crown defeating Floyd Patterson in a first round knockout, John Steinbeck wins the Nobel Prize, a comment on Hollywood films. Host: Tony Marvin.
1962-12-30, CBS, min.
- Nelson Rockefeller
- John Glenn
- James Meredith
- Walter Schirra
- Edward Kennedy
- William Scranton
- John F. Kennedy
- Richard Nixon
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Robert Kennedy
- George Romney
- Scott Carpenter
- Pat Brown
- Andriyan Nikolayev
- Pope John
- Pavel Popovich
- Eleanor Rossevelt
- Ethel Kennedy
The space flights of John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, Pavel Popovich, Walter Schirra, and Andriyan Nikolayev, the first TV transmission via Telstar to and from Europe, the Ecumenical Council opens in Rome through the efforts of Pope John. Russia and the US continue nuclear testing, Ban-the-Bomb demonstrators in US and England, racial crisis: James Meredith, University of Mississippi, conflict, riots, the crisis in Albany, Georgia, President Kennedy objects to US Steel price rise, Black Monday, May 28th, Wall Street plunges, mid-term elections- Rockefeller, Romney, Scranton win Governorships, Pat Brown defeats Richard Nixon for Governorship of California, Edward Kennedy wins Massachusetts Senate seat, the Kennedy family and its activities such as Mrs. Kennedy's travels and social activities, a tour by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy of the Far East, US involvement in South Vietnam, Chinese armies invade India, Prime Minister Nehru comments on India's position, Cuban missile crisis, the return of the Cuban "Bay-Of-Pigs" prisoners, Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt dies, comments by Mrs. Roosevelt and President Kennedy.
1963-01-31, CBS, 20 min.
Topics: Relations are strained between the US and Canada regarding joint nuclear arms, Canadians accuse the US of unwarranted intrusion, Jimmy Hoffa cites US pressure against him on granting bail bonds, James Meredith registers at Mississippi University for the second semester, President Kennedy appoints Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. as the undersecretary of commerce, New York State Senator Kenneth Keating charges a Soviet buildup in Cuba, a recap of the first satellite launching five years ago today.
1963-02-03, ABC, 23 min.
- Nelson Rockefeller
- James Meredith
- Harold Macmillan
- Dean Rusk
- Fred Foy
- Charles De Gaulle
- Robert Frost
- Harvey Gant
- Robert McNamara
- John Diefenbaker
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's news. Charles De Gaulle vetoes Britain's entry into the European common market, Prime Minister Harold Macmillan comments on the rebuke, a controversy between the US and Canada on nuclear bombs, Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker angrily criticizes the US, a possible collapse of the Canadian government, the Russians give signs of an interest in a nuclear test ban treaty, reports of a continued arms buildup in Cuba, comments by Nelson Rockefeller, Robert McNamara, and Dean Rusk, negro student James Meredith decides to continue at Mississippi University, Harvey Gant enrolls at Clemson University, poet Robert Frost dies, an inexperienced pilot brings down a plane to a safe landing. This is a WABC radio news broadcast. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1963-05-26, , min.
Topics: Pope John the 23rd is ill with a stomach disorder, possibly cancer, James Meredith tells of decisions to enroll at Mississippi University, Kennedy influence, RFK to discuss desegregation in a movie theatre, Adam Clayton Powell comments on segregation in Alabama, Arlene Francis is in a car accident Emmy Awards results.
1963-09-02, NBC, min.
- David Brinkley
- Chet Huntley
- Jackie Robinson
- Nelson Rockefeller
- James Meredith
- Bruce Catton
- Harry Belafonte
- William Scranton
- Malcolm X
- Roy Wilkens
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Orval Faubus
- George Romney
- Ross Barnett
- A. Philip Randolph
A three-hour report on the current battle for civil rights and its historical background. Included are interviews with black leaders Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, Roy Wilkens, A. Philip Randolph, Harry Belafonte, and Jackie Robinson. Also appearing are Governor George Wallace, Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Orval Faubus, Bruce Catton, George Romney, and William Scranton. Also heard is Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett. An Emmy nominee as "Program Of The Year.". Heard is a promo for the NBC Huntley-Brinkley report. Promotion of new half-hour report.
1966-06-05, ABC, min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Robert Kennedy
- Michael Clifford
- Eugene Cernan
- Dean Rusk
- Arthur Goldberg
- James Meredith
- Thurgood Marshall
- Fred Foy
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. A review of the week's top news stories: The Surveyor 1 lands on the moon, the Gemini 0 is launched with astronauts-Stafford and Cernan, UN on Viet proposals, comments from Goldberg and Rusk, nine Buddhists burn themselves to death, comment from President Johnson, 87 are killed in Vietnam, the US increases the draft quota, LBJ in a Memorial Day comment, pledge on Vietnam, Hubert Humphrey comments, Johnson and Humphrey comment on civil rights, also, comments from Robert Kennedy, Justice Thurgood Marshall, and civil rights activist James Meredith. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1966-06-06, , min.
Civil rights worker James Meredith reported shot and killed in a Mississippi ambush. News of his death are untrue, he was wounded.
#15175: CBS NEWS, THE
Order1966-06-06, CBS, min.
More news on the killing of civil rights worker James Meredith, Gemini 9 spacecraft has a successful splashdown.
1966-06-06, , min.
The first reports concerning the murder of civil rights worker James Meredith are untrue. Meredith received only a slight wound and survived, Martin Luther King and others call for continuous civil rights marching in Mississippi.
1966-06-06, ABC, 2 min.
Civil rights worker James Meredith is shot and wounded in Mississippi ambush.
1966-06-06, CBS, 2 min.
More news on the wounding of civil rights worker James Meredith. Roger Mudd subbing for Walter Cronkite.
#10616: MEET THE PRESS
Order1966-06-19, NBC, min.
November 20, 1947-September 5, 1965 (primetime NBC); September 19, 1965-present (non-prime time NBC). Public affairs program which is the longest running series on network television.
Guest: James Meredith Host: Lawrence Spivak1966-06-26, NBC, min.
NBC special on the civil rights march in Mississippi. Interviews with Dr. Martin Luther King, James Meredith, and Stokely Carmichael. Host: Frank McGee
#10621: MEET THE PRESS
Order1966-08-21, NBC, min.
- Lawrence Spivak
- James Meredith
- Edwin Newman
- Floyd Mckissick
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Roy Wilkens
- Whitney M. Young, Jr.
- Stokley Carmichael
November 20, 1947-September 5, 1965 (primetime NBC); September 19, 1965-present (non-prime time NBC). Public affairs program which is the longest running series on network television.
Topic: Civil Rights. Guests: Dr. Martin Luther King, Roy Wilkens, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Floyd McKissick, Stokley Carmichael and James H. Meredith. Edwin Newman moderator. Host: Lawrence Spivak1967-03-13, CBS, 30 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Charles De Gaulle
- Eric Sevareid
- James Meredith
- Jackie Robinson
- Edmund Muskie
- Adam Clayton Powell
- Robert Schakne
James Meredith, who became Republican candidate to run against Adam Clayton Powell in the New York congressional race, drops out. Walter Cronkite announces: "Two Senate Committees begin joint hearings tomorrow on proposals to develop an electric powered automobile to help ease the country's air pollution crises. Maine Democratic Senator Edmund Muskie will be co-chairman of the hearings and will talk about the urgency of the problem." Ed Muskie: "We know air pollution causes death. We know long-term low-level exposure to air pollution is unhealthy. We know air pollution destroys crops and foliage. We know that it damages property, And we know it is going to be a more serious problem in the future than in the past. With this background knowledge, we also know that the automobile is the single biggest contributor to air pollution. With this combination of facts, we have no choice but to work on the problem. And this electric car is one of the options we are exploring." Walter Cronkite: "When the time comes when electric cars are common, it will be one of the most dramatic changes in transportation since the development of the first gasoline automobile." Robert Schakne reports on the history of the electric car's past developments going back to 1916 and it's current development. Eric Sevareid commentary on the French Election and Charles de Gaulle. Note: At the conclusion of this broadcast, Walter Cronkite does not state the date of this program. A rare ending. "And That's The Way It Is. This is Walter Cronkite saying goodnight." Host: Walter Cronkite. Includes commercials.
1967-03-19, ABC, min.
Voices in The Headlines was an American news program broadcast on ABC radio featuring the top news stories of the day. It was hosted by long-time radio and television announcer Fred Foy. Topics: Jimmy Hoffa going to jail, James Meredith news conference,the death of Nelson Eddy. Narrator: Fred Foy. NOTE: Fred Foy, best known for his voicing the opening of THE LONE RANGER on radio joined the ABC TV announcing staff in New York in 1961. For ABC RADIO he narrated the award-winning news documentary, VOICES IN THE HEADLINES a 25-minute weekly wrap up of salient news events of the week with sound bites representing the news as it was recorded.
1968-04-09, CBS, 27 min.
Today's events: A look back Retrospect from Roger Mudd March on Washington 8-28-63 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance Response to "Black Power" ethic and incident with James Meredith Open housing in Milwaukee (Dr. King interview) Mountain top speech "non-violence" stand Walter Cronkite comments on "Free At Last" tombstone Charles Kuralt at Moorehouse College Excerpt of NBC News with Chet Huntley and Edwin Newman
#19948: ABC NEWS WITH SAM DONALDSON
Order1969-08-09, ABC, 12 min.
- OJ Simpson
- James Meredith
- Don North
- Sam Donaldson
- Sharon Tate
- Richard Nixon
- Bill Gill
- John Davenport
- David Snell
- William Garreston
Todays News: Sharon Tate murdered with four others. John Davenport reports from LA the bizarre murders and grim details at the Tate home. Houseboy of Sharon Tate, William Garreston arrested. James Meredith- two day jail sentence. Anniversary of atomic bomb on Nagasaki, David Snell reports. OJ Simpson signs four year deal with the NFL Buffalo Bills, best ever contract to NFL rookie. President Nixon leaving Washington for one month vacation, Bill Gill reports. Proposed Nixon Welfare Reform Bill. People on the street give their opinions on the proposed bill. If passed New York would receive 100 million dollars. Anchor: Sam Donaldson. NOTE: Vanderbilt University News Archive not recording news on the weekend.
1972-07-17, WNEW, min.
Host Bill Jorgensen was anchor of the 10 O'clock news broadcast on WNEW-TV Channel 5 in New York City from March 13th, 1967 until he left in the Spring of 1979. Topics: James Meredith resigning from politics. Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland. First two women signed in as FBI agents, Joanne Pierce, and Susan Malone. Host: Bill Jorgensen. Also reporting Gabe Pressman and George O'Brien.