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Oral History Interview with Alan Fouts, December 6, 2001 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Alan Fouts, December 6, 2001

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Alan Fouts. Fouts joined the Navy in 1939 and trained in San Diego. Upon completion of basic training, Fouts joined the USS Argonne (AG-31). Later, he was stationed at the submarine base at Pearl Harbor when the war started. He recalls witnessing the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. He managed to get guns operational on the USS Widgeon (AM-22) before it got underway during the attack. Between the attacks, Fouts went alongside the USS Arizona (BB-39) and measured the holes in the hull. He continued serving as a diver at Noumea and Samoa in 1942-1943. He volunteered for submarine duty and was made five war patrols aboard the USS Pogy (SS- 266). Fouts tells several submarine stories. After the war, Fouts remained in the Navy for thirty years.
Date: December 6, 2001
Creator: Fouts, Alan
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: EPA] (open access)

[News Script: EPA]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the 5th U. S circuit court of appeals which says that environmental protection agency was right when it said Texas clean air regulations are inadequate.
Date: August 8, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Kidnap] (open access)

[News Script: Kidnap]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a trail of lipstick messages scrawled on the mirrors in service station restrooms led to the arrest of two teenage boys who had abducted a teenage girl in Houston.
Date: July 15, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Convention] (open access)

[News Script: Convention]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about constitution convention delegates who voted on a new state charter.
Date: July 26, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Air Control Board] (open access)

[News Script: Air Control Board]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas Air Quality Control Board which held public meetings simultaneously at Dallas, El Paso and Beaumont and determined that 6 cities are in danger of exceeding federal air pollution standards.
Date: April 12, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Austin Building] (open access)

[News Script: Austin Building]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Austin which led the major Texas cities in building permits.
Date: May 6, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: EPA control pan] (open access)

[News Script: EPA control pan]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the 5th U. S circuit of appeals in New Orleans which has ordered a stay of the environmental protection agency' Texas transportation control plan until the court reviews it in April.
Date: March 1, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Orleans] (open access)

[News Script: New Orleans]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the environmental protection agency which has been ordered by the fifth U. S circuit court of appeals in New Orleans not to enforce its Texas transportation control plan until the court reviews it.
Date: March 1, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: SMU - Tech] (open access)

[News Script: SMU - Tech]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the SMU Mustangs who continued to play amazing basketball in beating Texas tech 78- 72 in Lubbock for their 8th win in a row.
Date: March 2, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Sports] (open access)

[News Script: Sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the state 4A high school basketball title which will be on the line at 2: 30 in Austin between South Oak Cliff and Houston Kashmere.
Date: March 8, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Embargo lift reaction] (open access)

[News Script: Embargo lift reaction]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about despite the lifting of the Arab oil embargo Texas government officials and oilmen warn that fuel economy is still a priority item.
Date: March 19, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Top Texas Weather] (open access)

[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of chilly temperatures and clear skies which are prevailing over Texas.
Date: February 26, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Air Control Board] (open access)

[News Script: Air Control Board]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the lawyers representing the state of Texas who are to resent oral argument at New Orleans in the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals test of federal air pollution controls.
Date: February 14, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Limited Auto Use] (open access)

[News Script: Limited Auto Use]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the Court of Appeals in New Orleans which will hear arguments on a request for a permanent stay against Environmental Protection Agency air pollution controls limiting the use of automobile.
Date: February 13, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Henly] (open access)

[News Script: Henly]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a significant and un-expected development in the pre-trial hearing of accused murderer Elmer Wayne Henley.
Date: January 29, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Henley Hearing] (open access)

[News Script: Henley Hearing]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of lawyers for the defense will begin building a case for a delay in the trial of Elmer Wayne Henley, accused in connection with the Houston mass murders.
Date: January 28, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Top Texas Weather] (open access)

[News Script: New Top Texas Weather]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of dense fog along the Texas coast which has prompted hazardous driving warnings for motorists while a new cold front is bringing scattered rains to the Panhandle Plains area.
Date: January 22, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner expressing the importance of soliciting donations from B'nai B'rith members. He states that many members do not know of their fundraising efforts. If he notifies members, hey may receive an increase in donations.
Date: January 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing his efforts to travel around the state and solicit donations for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: January 16, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger, February 15, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger, February 15, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger requesting that he form a meeting of a committee in El Paso to raise funds for the Hillel building while he is in town. He apologizes for the delayed response and blames his past travels to Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Date: February 15, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, July 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, July 5, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the possibility of getting a campaign manager because there is a need to reach some of the smaller towns in Texas to raise funds for the Hillel Building campaign.
Date: July 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Willliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing a letter sent to Kempner from Dr. A. L. Sachar explaining that he will not be able to make a stop in Texas. Nathan also discusses enacting a quota for Amarillo in order to arouse interest for the Hillel Building fund.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 4, 1944]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner suggesting Harold Potash for the role of El Paso area co-chairman for the B'nai B'rith University of Texas Hillel building fundraiser.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold Potash to Will Nathan, June 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Harold Potash to Will Nathan, June 29, 1944]

Letter from Harold Potash to Will Nathan explaining that he is willing to help in any way possible, but the President of the local lodge would be better at handling this matter. He then encloses the address and name of the lodge president.
Date: June 29, 1944
Creator: Potash. Harold
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History