California Therapeutic Abortion Act passes State Senate
About This Item
KPIX-TV news footage from June 13, 1967 with reporter Don McGaffin featuring scenes from the California State Senate as it deliberates and votes on the controversial Therapeutic Abortion Act. Includes views of Governor Ronald Reagan, State Senator Anthony Beilenson, Jesse Unruh and of others involved in the proceedings. On June 14, 1967 Reagan signed into law the Therapeutic Abortion Act, making California only the 3rd state to adopt such legislation. Opening graphic designed by Carrie Hawks.
Note: this 16mm film print was transferred in 4K (4096 x 2970) using a Lasergraphics ScanStation film scanner, in December 2021.
- Date
- 6/13/1967
- Format
- 16mm b&w reversal print, with co-magnetic soundtrack
- Digital Format
- mp4 video file
- Genre
- local TV newsfilm
- Copyright Holder
- CBS5 KPIX-TV
- Duration
- 1:43
- Identifier
- KPIX 31596
- Views
- 2226
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