| Cotner N.C. | ||
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| Catalog #: | 319179 | |
| Clip Number: | 319179-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | WPA 530 | |
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| Year Shot: | 1973 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | AGE GROUP/SENIORS: Misc CRIME: Prevention | |
| Description: | Press conference being held by Mercedes Cotner, mayoral candidate for the city of Cleveland. Shot of Cotner seated at a desk with press all around her. There is a sign that reads "Cotner for Mayor" in view. Closer view of press. CU of Cotner as she talks about the elderly population living in Cleveland. She is concerned for their safety and states that they are afraid. Cotner, a senior herself, goes on to tell a story about how she is afraid when she is out and about during the twilight hours. "I know I'm afraid at night when I go home from the council meetings. I shouldn't tell you this, but if I come to a red light and there's no one around, I go right through it. I'm afraid to stop at a red light. And I'm not alone in that." Cotner continues to talk about crime statistics. She gets rather heated as she states "I still can't walk to my car, unless I have somebody with me, and I'm right downtown at City Hall." | |
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