The KHOU-TV Collection - News Clips, March 7 - 12, 1968

Duration: 11:03

Year Published: 1968

Sound: sound

Description: This film from KHOU-TV Channel 11 in Houston contains a series of short news segments that would have aired as highlights to news stories. Many are silent and would have been voiced over by the anchorperson during a live broadcast. The titles for each segment are the originals created by KHOU-TV. The clips on this reel all date from March 7 to 12, 1968. This series includes news segments about a local talent search for HemisFair ‘68, the selection of a new Texas Southern University president, and a referendum on liquor by the drink legislation. Also included is a press conference with band leader Guy Lombardo following his release from Methodist Hospital after heart surgery.