WTAR-WTKR Hampton Roads, Virginia Historic News Film Collection

Interview with former Virginia Attorney General Andrew Miller, who is running against Henry E. Howell, Jr. in the upcoming 1977 Democratic Primary for Governor. The primary took place on June 14, 1977, in which Miller lost to Henry E. Howell. No sound until 0:19. 0:01:23

Outtake from a news special on automobile driving in Hampton Roads, focusing on driver liability, insurance rates, young drivers, and driving attitudes. Compilation of B-roll/outtake footage. Sound goes in and out through entire footage. 0:02:22

Tidewater Viewpoint segment regarding the upcoming annexation of former Princess Anne County neighborhoods located east of North Military Highway. Residents of these neighborhoods ask questions to Norfolk City Council members, regarding city services such as police and fire services, schools, and libraries. Questions regarding infrastructure issues such as roads, sidewalks, and flooding are also asked. 0:25:37

Brief footage of a sign announcing the impending arrival of another King's department store at a shopping center located on 1851 E. Little Creek Road (another store was located on 5903 Virginia Beach Boulevard, across from JANAF Shopping Center). Along with the new King's store, there was also a Farm Fresh grocery store which was already open. The entire King's department store chain folded in 1984. The Farm Fresh grocery chain folded in 2018. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:32

Footage of an antique show taking place at the Virginia Beach civic center and convention hall ("The Dome"). Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:01:50

Footage from the Apollo 7 mission prior to take off and reporter John Ennis discussing Norfolk Naval Air Station's part in the mission. The mission was the first of the Apollo program to carry a human crew and was a earth-orbital test flight of the three man Apollo Command/Service Module. The crew consisted of commander Walter M. Schirra, navigator Donn F. Eisele, and systems engineer R. Walter Cunningham. No sound until 0:07. 0:00:35

Segment on a local apple grower in Tidewater, Virginia, who gives advice on how to grow an "good" apple. Sound cuts off at 1:22 with silent footage of the apple orchard. 0:02:14

Interview with an unidentified person in regard to a proposed study for a new arena in Norfolk, Virginia. 0:01:24

Footage of a ceremony at the Armed Forces Staff College featuring guest speakers. The Armed Forces Staff College is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and its main purpose is to educate military leaders to plan and lead at the operational level. In 2000 the college was renamed the Joint Forces Staff College. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. Picture quality is poor. 0:00:33

Interview with an unidentified state politician in regard to the Armed Services Committee, in regard to the recent launch of Sputnik and national defense. The United State military pay system is also discussed. Interview abruptly ends at 1:48. 0:01:48

Interview with an unidentified person in regard to the arms race with the Soviet Union and China. 0:01:42

Tidewater Viewpoint segment at the Army Air Defense Command Post, operated by the 3rd Artillery Group, on air defenses in the Tidewater Area. Operations Officer Captain James LeFevre, Commanding Officer Colonel Minot B. Dodson, and head of the Aviation Section Lieutenant Will Bennett are among those interviewed. 0:27:40

Footage of an United States Army and Air Force parade and ceremony taking place at Langley Air Force Base. Also featured in the footage are the Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force air demonstration squadron. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:02:05

Footage of an United States Army ceremony taking place at Fort Monroe. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:37

Interview with U. S. Army officers Doug Reitmeyer and Mike Speegle who are motorcycling across the United States. 0:01:21

Footage of an unidentified U. S. Army general visiting Naval Station Norfolk. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:41

Footage of three members of the Norfolk Police Department visiting a Army base to see how guard dogs are trained. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:48

Tidewater Viewpoint segment, on the Army's use and training of watchdogs at the Nike-Hercules missile installment at Fort Story in Virginia Beach. 0:14:48

Footage of United States Army helicopters practicing landing and takeoff on the amphibious assault ship USS Valley Forge (LPH-8). Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:44

Footage of a United States Army inspection and drill, location unknown. Footage has no sound. B-roll/outtake footage. 0:00:47