| Akron Drugs | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1998 |
| Catalog #: | 318715 | |
| Clip Number: | 318715-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 520 | |
| Timecode: | 01:05:37 - 01:06:56 | |
| Location: | Akron, Ohio | |
| Year Shot: | 1972 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | DRUGS: Illicit LAW: Misc. LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Ohio OCCUPATIONS: Journalism, Reporters | |
| Description: | Story begins with a reporter standing in front of the Akron City Court House. He talks about a new proposal issued in order to deal with the growing drug problem in the city. He quotes a line from Mark Twain, "Everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything". CU of a young man seated in front of a bookcase explaining the new proposal. According to the proposal, anyone who has been caught with illegal drugs will be faced with a choice. The perpetrator can either tell authorities the source of their drug connection or face jail time. CU of plaque that reads "Court House". Camera pulls back to reveal reporter once again as he makes his final commentary. | |
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