USA: Washington bristling with construction activity (incluling new cubway system) in preparation for America's bi-centenary in 1976.

Record ID: 1063396

  • Title: USA: Washington bristling with construction activity (incluling new cubway system) in preparation for America's bi-centenary in 1976.
  • Date: 1st October 1974
  • Summary: 1. MV - dome of Capital PULL GV - construction site 7 ft 2. MV - workman 8 ft 3. CU PAN - construction equipment 12 ft 4. MV - crane PULL GV - site 19 ft 5. GV - site 19 ft 6. MV PAN - man on bulldozer 22 ft 7. CU - traffic signs PAN + ZOOM - GV - traffic 28 ft 8. MV - men in trench 29 ft 9. CU - feet and wheels past camera (3 shots) 32 ft 10. CU - man walding (2 shots) 34 ft 11. GV - traffic 36 ft 12. GV - site 37 ft 13. GV(TOP VIEW) - site 38 ft 14. MV - crane seen through legs of equestrian statue 47 ft "The nation's capital is bristling with construction activity as America's bi-centenary celebration slowly comes into focus.......................... "Construction on the city's first subway system is causing some traffic delays......................................... "Travel by metro during the bi-centenary will eliminate the need for private cars................................. it might prove a shining example for other American cities on how to cut back on the use of precious gasoline and oil...................... Initials Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
  • Embargoed: 15th October 1974 13:00
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  • Country: USA
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