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[News Clip: Dallas to get Red River water]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about construction on a pipeline intended to direct waters from the Red River into the Dallas municipal water supply, in order to address water shortages in the city.
Date: July 1, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 26 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Lake Worth emergency corps]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Lake Worth Emergency Corps, a volunteer disaster relief and rescue unit, raising money for additional equipment.
Date: July 1, 1953
Duration: 48 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Ike in Texas to talk drouth]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a state governors arriving in Amarillo to prepare for a visit by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to discuss the current severe drought conditions in the Southwest.
Date: July 10, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Jaycees launch war against flies]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Fort Worth Jaycees encouraging citizens to kill flies.
Date: July 19, 1953
Duration: 35 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Grand jury ends Dallas cop probe]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a Dallas police officer indicted for theft after a grand jury investigation of police corruption in the city.
Date: July 14, 1953
Duration: 3 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Trial of Dallas cop postponed]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Robert L. Gurley, a suspended police lieutenant, appearing on trial for four theft indictments, and having the trial postponed.
Date: July 21, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Melon Festival held at Mineola]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the annual Watermelon Festival in Mineola, Texas.
Date: July 22, 1953
Duration: 3 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Lady stick-up artist]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a Stephenville woman attempting to rob the Westbrook Hotel in Fort Worth and being quickly apprehended by police.
Date: July 3, 1953
Duration: 58 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Grapevine lake holds boat races]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a series of motorboat races held at Grapevine Lake. The script goes on to describe a water skiing show and beauty contest at Whitney Lake near Hillsboro.
Date: July 12, 1953
Duration: 3 minutes 06 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Truck accident]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a five-ton truck wrecking in Dallas, after its front wheels came loose.
Date: July 19, 1953
Duration: 35 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Plane crash]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about a cargo plane crashing and being engulfed in flames while attempting to land at the Dallas Love Field Airport.
Date: July 21, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 12 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Farmers]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about the Future Farmers of America meeting in Fort Worth.
Date: July 22, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 08 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Oil wells]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the Shell Oil Company drilling wells in Lake Texoma in an attempt to find oil while the water level is low due to drought.
Date: July 1, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 26 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Mc Ghee]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about U.S. Ambassador George C. McGhee and his family returning home to Dallas after over a year living in Turkey.
Date: July 1, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 08 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Water well]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a series of mishaps during the digging of a well in Dallas to assist the city's water supply.
Date: July 15, 1953
Duration: 53 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Snakes]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about Fort Worth Children's Museum employee Mearl Carson successfully hatching a large amount of newborn snakes in captivity in order to supply a reptile exhibit at the museum.
Date: July 15, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 05 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Auto-truck wreck]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a car-truck wreck in Dallas.
Date: July 16, 1953
Duration: 42 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Snake eggs]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about an employee of the Fort Worth Children's Museum attempting to hatch a collection of rat snake eggs discovered near the museum.
Date: July 2, 1953
Duration: 53 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Oil well on college campus]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about Lamar State College of Technology in Beaumont giving up their baseball field to Stanolind oil company for drilling.
Date: July 2, 1953
Duration: 36 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Debbie takes dip, beats Texas heat]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about visiting actress Debbie Reynolds swimming at her motel in Dallas to beat the summer heat.
Date: July 3, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: News brief (Helicopters)]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the Western Hills motel in Fort Worth, utilizing their heliport and gaining a reputation for it, as "The Western Hills Helicopter Motel."
Date: July 3, 1953
Duration: 50 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Midget tumblers in unique act]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a troupe of Argentinian midget tumblers performing at the State Fair midway in Dallas.
Date: July 3, 1953
Duration: 57 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Shivers reviews 36th division]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about Texas Governor Allan Shivers inspecting National Guard troops at Fort Hood.
Date: July 5, 1953
Duration: 2 minutes 05 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Clip: Circus]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about the South Oak Cliff Lions Club sponsoring three appearances of the Gainesville Community Circus in Wynewood Village.
Date: July 5, 1953
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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