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News report on Gas Prices

News report on Gas Prices
Clip: 444731_1_1
Year Shot: 1974 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 1089
Original Film: COOPER REEL U.3
HD: N/A
Location: Texas, Ft. Worth
Timecode: 01:27:41 - 01:29:19

Dallas TV News reporter George Fields gives report on gas shortages and surges in price. he stands at gas station pump. Various CU's of pumps, dials turning as gas is pumped into tank, at CU of a Mobil gas pump. WS reporter (George Fields) stands with the mic in his hand at gas station. Pums and station in b/g. "The energy crisis has developed into a money crisis." Zoom into Mobil gas pump labeled "Regular". He talks about the boost in the price per gallon and how hard it is on gas station operators. Says that some operators claim they will be out of business soon. Cuts back to MS of Fields talking to camera with microphone in hand.