WFAA - September 7 - 8, 1972 Part 2

0:00, 7:49 - (September 8, 1972) Charges against Thomas (Tomas) Rodriguez have been dismissed by Dallas Judge R. T. Scales; Rodriguez was indicted on two charges of assault to murder after he shot at officers when they entered his apartment, believing that Trinity River Massacre suspects were inside. Jerry Park reporting (Silent). In an interview, Warren Burnett, attorney for Rodriguez, describes the dismissal. In an interview through a translator, Rodriguez says he doesn’t know how he’s going to support his family. Additional silent footage of Burnett’s interview. 0:55 - Brief shot of a Piggly Wiggly grocery store (Silent). 0:59, 8:52 - Brief shot of the Texas School Book Depository (Silent). A report goes on to describe how Dallas City Councilmen Russell B. Smith & Fred Zeder oppose Councilman Garry Weber’s resolution to place the building under the National Historical Sites Commission; the two feel that the building should be torn down. In their interview, Zeder says their decision reflects the people of Dallas. Jack Hill reporting. 1:05, 10:18 - (September 8, 1972) Barefoot Sanders, Democratic nominee for the United States Senate, holds a press conference (Silent). Sanders goes on to say that Sen. John Tower owes the people of Texas an explanation about where his campaign contributions have come from. 1:29, 10:52 - (September 8, 1972) Tom Anderson, American Party vice presidential candidate, is in Dallas to speak to the National Council of the John Birch Society at the Fairmont Hotel (Silent). Anderson goes on to compare Richard Nixon & George McGovern, saying that they are both for “world government.” 1:56, 12:01 - Rene Martinez, chairman of the Tri-Ethnic Committee in Dallas, is interviewed. June Gray reporting (Silent). Martinez goes on to explain how the Committee is frustrated with the strain of having to be on a number of subcommittees as well. 2:20, 12:33 - Tarrant County Assessor-Collector Reed Stewart is set to challenge the county's upcoming civil service program; Stewart alleges it denies him the right to hire the personnel of his choosing. Stewart is interviewed. A meeting of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court is underway. Jim Green reporting (Silent). A report goes on to describes Stewart’s suit. In an interview, Commissioner R. F. “Dick” Lewis says that if civil service is not deemed unconstitutional, then they should proceed with it. Commissioner George “Skeet” Richardson says that this program will bring progressive professionalism to Tarrant County. 2:43, 17:26 – (September 8, 1972) The Civitan Women's Open golf tournament is underway at the Brookhaven Country Club in Dallas (Silent). Brief silent shot of an interview with golfer Sally Little. In another interview, golfer Sandra Haynie talks about what she thinks it’ll take to win the tournament & how the course plays. Jerry Haynes reporting. 3:58, 18:02 – A meeting of the Flower Mound New Town Advisory Board is underway. Various shots of drawings for the proposed community & of the meeting itself (Silent). In an interview, Dr. William C. Wheaton talks about the New Town idea & what the community should offer its citizens. A voiceover report describes the problems these advisors face. Phil Reynolds reporting. 4:53 – A shot of an open field with a water tower in the distance (Silent). 5:24, 19:37 – Various shots outside a home. Rodney Gardner is interviewed; a baby rocks in a swing; 7 a woman waters a flowerbed. Jim Mitchell reporting (Silent). A report goes on to describe those that are successfully living in federally subsidized housing. In an interview, Gardner of Grand Prairie talks about how the FHA's Title 235 program helped them purchase their home. Jim Mitchell reporting. 6:27 – (September 8, 1972) The Texas Rangers lose to the Oakland Athletics, 6-3, at Arlington Stadium. Various highlights from the game. 8:48 – Brief shot of a wooded area (Silent). 11:25 – (September 8, 1972) Robert W. Welch, Jr., founder of the John Birch Society, is in Dallas for a meeting of their National Council at the Fairmont Hotel. At a press conference, Welch explains why they’re not endorsing any candidate. 13:57 – (September 8, 1972) Fort Worth City Councilman Pat Reece has come out against the proposed salary increase for city employees. In an interview, Reece says that he feels that the city employees are being paid in line with the private industries in this market; he says that this will reduce the proposed tax rate. Jim Green reporting. 14:39 – A preview of the 1972 University of Houston football team. In an interview, coach Bill Yeoman talks about the upcoming season and conference play. Quarterback D. C. Nobles, an unidentified player, running back Leonard Parker, and receiver Del Stanley talk about the season. Jerry Haynes reporting. 21:14 – Demolition is underway at the Worth Theater and Worth Hotel in downtown Fort Worth. Various shots from site and of the debris (Silent).