Ballard News Conference
Ballard News Conference
Clip: 319142_1_1
Year Shot: 1973
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 1981
Original Film: WPA 529
HD: N/A
Location: Ohio
Timecode: 01:30:33 - 01:31:53
A blue van is seen driving down an on ramp and merging onto a deserted highway. The van is literally the only vehicle on the road. Camera follows the van as it drives along. On the audio, a male voice speaks of "the highway going nowhere, the first leg of the interbelt". He states that it will be another year before the city will enter into a contract for phase two, connecting the highway with I76. As for the third phase, there are no plans as of now. CU of the John Ballard, Mayor of Akron. Mayor talks about future developers. Shot of cars parked on a street. Camera pulls back to reveal Caucasian male reporter (Bill McKay) as he makes his final commentary.