Conway Library Tape Four
Log Sheet/metadata
Many of the video clips here are already available in this archive as individual entries.
Tape log from 11/22
(Part One)
00:08 1. Freelandville Post Office Vandalism
(available as individual story)
01:28 2. Vincennes Indictments
(available as individual story)
02:46 3. WTHI 28th Birthday
(available as individual story)
3:50 4. Vincennes St. Rose Memorial/Marshall Jail
(available as individual story)
5:40 5. Marty Joseph 3-Sec ID tries
(available as individual story)
7:55 6. Housing Authority Meeting
WTHI-TV, Kathleen Powell reporter, Mike Conway, photographer
David Goodnow, anchor
Debate over whether Parks Department should be helping the Housing Authority
with landscaping and lawn maintenance at their properties
Interviews with:
Marc Elliott, Terre Haute Housing Authority
Pat Ralston, T.H. Parks Dept.
9:20 7. Frog Jumping Story 7/28/82
WTHI-TV, David Goodnow, anchor
Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
Frog Jumping contest at the Vigo Co. Fair
Karen Miller, winner of contest
Quick shot of WTHI’s Captain Jack
Sportscaster Marty Joseph also in clip
10:30 Second City TV clips
(available as individual story)
(Part Two)
00:04 WTHI Sports Tease Blooper
(available as individual story)
00:30 WTHI Parody Promotion
(available as individual story)
04:24 Battery Belt Fire 7/29/82
A battery belt that photographers wear to power their gear exploded and caught
fire while it was sitting in the photographers’ room next to the WTHI newsroom.
News staff in video include Marty Joseph, Chris Minor, Bob Sabo
(partial)
(Part Three)
00:05 Bob Ramsey/George Eisele Goodbye Video
(available as individual story)
03:40 Clay Co. Schools Public Hearing Cancelled 8/5/82
WTHI-TV, David Goodnow, anchor
Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
Brazil, IN
Hearing to talk about splitting up schools was postponed at the last minute
Sharon Kellet, School Board Member elect -didn’t know
Darrell Felling called out of town on business. He represents those in favor of
splitting Clay Co. Schools into a North and South District
Jim Ochs, Clay Co. School Board said it’s important for Felling to be there. Public
hearing will be rescheduled
5:05 Police Attacker 8/2/82
WTHI-TV, David Goodnow, anchor
Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
James Smith of West Terre Haute charged with attacking a Vigo Co. Sheriff’s
Deputy Tim Gossett.
Smith allegedly sideswiped a car on old Paris road. When Gossett asked him
about it, Smith attacked him and no bystanders would help until one woman
used his police radio to ask for help.
6:00 ISU Ice Cream Sundae
WTHI-TV, David Goodnow, anchor; Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
Indiana State University (ISU) Union Board offering 35-cent ice cream sundae outside the Memorial Union during new student orientation. Interview with Asst. Dean Brad Lawson
6:47 Riley Water Taste Test
WTHI-TV, Greg Baker, Anchor/News Director
Hydrogen Sulfide gas in the well water system, makes it smell like eggs
Riley needs a $40k aerator on one of their wells, may have to raise water rates
by $3-4/month
Interview with Water Supt. Jim Donna (sp)
Transitions to a WTHI taste test comparison between Terre Haute and Riley
Water moderated by Greg Baker
WTHI employees taking the test include Lou Froeb, Pat Browning, and a few
others
8:36 Sunday News Parody Promo
(available as individual story)
9:28 Japanese Exchange Students in Terre Haute
WTHI-TV, Dave Walker, anchor, Mike Conway reporter/photographer
Japanese exchange students arrive on a Greyhound bus from Chicago.
They are greeted by host families in Terre Haute. They will be here for a few days
before moving on to other cities. One host family plans to take their student to
an Indianapolis Indians game and to a local fishing pond.
11:00 World’s Largest Yard Sale Odon, IN
WTHI-TV, Dave Walker, anchor, Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
Odon closed off three blocks of Main Street for the flea market. About 75
vendors
Also food booths, a run, dancing and a bug race
12:20 Antique Car Photo Essay
WTHI-TV, Dave Walker, anchor. Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
William Edington of Meadows Manor in Terre Haute turning 102.
Antique and Classic Automobile Club brought classic cars to the Manor and offered rides to the residents in honor of his birthday.
One resident taken for a ride in a Stutz Bearcat through Deming Park & Ohio
Blvd.
Music: big band version of Sentimental Journey
14:06 Tex Terry Birthday Party 8/21/82
WTHI-TV, Mike Conway, reporter/photographer
Tex Terry spent a half century making western movies and TV in Hollywood.
Among his movies were Oregon Trail and Stars in my Crown.
He grew up and later retired to Coxville, Indiana in Parke Co.
Every year, he throws a party at his Longhorn Tavern on his birthday. This year
he turned 80. You can still buy autographed photos and become a member of
the Tex Terry Fan Club. He says he hates todays movies and calls them “filth.”
15:58 Clinton Marijuana Bust
(available as individual story)
16:55 KARD Wichita Bloopers
(available as individual story)
24:30 Casablanca Film Clips
(available as individual story)
26:10 Dennis Cunningham reviews “The Wall”
(available as individual story)