Not from Chicago, but still of interest in that this is a complete edition (recorded on 3/4" Umatic videotape) of Eyewitness News on KYW Channel 3 in Philadelphia, PA, anchored by future NBC News anchor Jessica Savitch (co-anchors Mort Crim and Vince Leonard were on assignment). With reports by Orien Reid, Robin Mackintosh, Matt Quinn and Bob Bradley, sports by Al Meltzer (whose Chicago connection was via his later 1970's stint with WMAQ Channel 5), and Bill Kuster with weather.

Includes:

Opening, with report of major rain storms which claimed life of 14-year-old John Walsh who was standing near a tree (not a good idea) and struck by lightning, and left other destruction in its wake, following a heatwave with 93° temperatures; this is followed by title sequence, Jessica introducing herself, and preview of other top stories.

- On weather, Bill explains how the weather came out the way it did, and forecast for next day

- Controversy over miscalculation of offshore energy reserves by government geologists, but energy chief promises enough gas through summer

- Philadelphia electric bills to go up by $3.00 in August

- Energy bill passes Congress, but President Ford threatens to veto it

- Ford speaks about anti-crime package outside White House

- Susan Saxe pleads guilty to looting a National Guard armory in Massachusetts; Joseph Kallinger to be arranged on burglary charges in Harrisburg on the 24th

- Orien Reid reports on increase in child abuse cases

Jessica signals for break by previewing stories on two strikes

Commercial: IBM Memory Typewriter

Commercial: Jamaica Tourist Board

Commercial: Owens Illinois - "Good Taste of Beer"

Commercial: Mercury Cougar XR-7 (voiceover by Ernie Anderson)

More stories:

- Hundreds of postal workers set up pickets outside Washington, DC headquarters over contract talks

- 130,000 railroad workers threaten national strike, but may not strike bankrupt railroads like Penn Central

- 15-day strike against REA Express ends (the company will fold in November)

- Gov. Milton Shapp rules out tax increases to pay for state worker pay hikes

- UN-sponsored Women's Year Meeting in Mexico City gets favorable response

- Suburban bureau chief Robin Mackintosh reports on problem of vandalism to playgrounds in Lower Merion Township area

- After complaints from Mrs. Celestine White, area around Prince Hall Temple no longer strewn with litter; reported by Matt Quinn

- Report by Bob Bradley on upcoming No-Fault insurance law for drivers

Jessica teases Phillies game before next break

Commercial: Two Guys discount department stores

Commercial: Lipton Iced Tea

Theatrical trailer for "Mandingo"

Brief commercial for Dunlop Tires

Al starts sports with Phillies' 6-3 win (in 14 innings) over Cubs, then National and American League scores

- Pat Fitzsimons, Tom Watson on top at U.S. Open golf tournament

- Commentary on "The Big Buck"

- Ends sports report by noting Sonny Jurgensen will become sportscaster

Jessica advises of upcoming Pennsylvania Pro Musica concert on June 26th

- Three Philly youngsters go to Washington, DC in support of Ford's law and order initiatives

Preview of weather before next break

Commercial: A&C Saber Tips

Commercial: Lipton Make a Better Burger

Commercial: Lite Beer - with James Drury

Theatrical trailer for "Jaws"

Bill's weather forecast ("Remember the old team of Sonny and Less Humid?")

Jessica reports on Pete Wilson's run for Mayor of San Diego and his quest for a campaign slogan, before saying goodnight

Portions Recorded

Eyewitness News: In The Pool
Travel Arrangements for KYW-TV Personnel provided by Dowco Travel - 3 Offices to Serve You
Executive News Producer - Jim Boyer
Producer - Carl Ward
Director - Dick Pyle
Editor - Stephen Gary
An Eyewitness News Presentation
Next Eyewitness News Tomorrow at Noon
We talk your language.

Commercial: Volvo 164

Incomplete furniture commercial before tape cuts out

"That's where they all go to die - they become sportscasters."

This aired on local Philadelphia TV on Thursday, June 19th 1975.

This footage was donated to the MCCTv as part of the Savitch Family Collection.

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