Ballard Soap Box Scandal
Ballard Soap Box Scandal
Clip: 319256_1_1
Year Shot: 1973
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: Color
Tape Master: 1960
Original Film: WPA 532
HD: N/A
Location: Akron, Ohio
Timecode: 01:43:36 - 01:44:31
MS Reporter Bill McKay standing in the center of a vacant soap box race track, there has been scandal revolving around the winner of this year s derby, cheating is the operative word. CU of mayor John Ballard of Akron speaking, stating that it would be foolish to bring action upon a fourteen year old child. It wouldn't accomplish anything. One could bring charges against the adults responsible for the child, but that would be hazardous. MCU of a sign that reads "Soap Box Derby", camera pulls back to reveal Bill McKay on the race track, making his final commentary.