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Analysis of Chile Election
Call Number: CAP 015Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Andres Alegria reports on the results of the Chilean Congressional election on March 4th, how the election was beneficial for the development of Allende’s Socialist program in Chile. How the number of seats held by members of the Unidad Popular increased from 17 to 19 in the Senate and 56 to 63 in the House of Representatives. Comments about the San Francisco Chronicle headline, “Allende’s Foes Gain.”
Chile news reports
Date: 9/11/1973Call Number: CAP 026Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
News reports from Prensa Latina & Asia News service about the coup in Chile
Chile Feeds
Date: 9/14/1973Call Number: CAP 029Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Various news reports from Prensa Latina and Asian News Service concerning coup in Chile from September 14, 1973- September 20, 1973. Including executions, reports of anti-Semitism, book burning, treatment of foreign exiles, arrival of Hortensia Allende in Mexico and the split of the Chilean Christian Democrats.
Chilean Junta Representatives - SF Press Conference at Mark Hopkins - 1, 2, & 3
Call Number: CAP 032Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Junta Representatives answering questions concerning restrictions on civil liberties, activities in congress being suspended, treatment of prisoners, amount of people killed, censorship of press, bombings of universities and factories, and involvement of the United States. They criticize Allende government and what it did to political, economic, social, and military power and Allende’s ‘Plan Z’ which was said to be a plan to ‘cut heads in Military forces’ and kill the children and families of military personnel. They speculate about the murder vs. suicide of Allende.
Special Report Chile- Sept. 23,1973
Date: 11/23/1973Call Number: CAP 033Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
A special report from Chile two weeks after the coup - people killed and imprisoned from ‘foreign extremists’ to members of Allende’s government. 4 Newspaper buildings destroyed, the only ones left were El Mercurio, La Tercera, and La Prensa. Hour by hour eye-witness accounts from Jorge Tamosi who spoke with president Allende during the coup. General Pratt about a counter coup. Reports of abuse and murders going on in the Stadiums. Report about the annihilation of Lo Hermedes, which was a small industrial town which the Junta napalmed. Reports of U.S. and large corporation’s participation in the coup.
Commission on Human Rights- Meeting 1271, Mrs. Allende. 25 Feb. 1974
Call Number: CAP 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
“A nation suffering from a state of internal war” according to Gen. Pinochet, imposed by his own troops who obey the servants of fascism that represents foreign interests.” Mrs. Hortensia Allende speaks out at the United Nations about the condition in Chile after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973. She talks not only about the death of her husband but also about the murders of the people of Chile and the loss of their fundamental rights. She talks about the conditions on Dawson Island, the sentencing of the prisoners, the Chilean Constitution, economic policy, and the involvement of the United States. She ends with a call for international support for the Chilean people.
Interview with Walter Heitman, Ambassador to Chile
Date: 3/12/1974Call Number: CAP 048Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Judy Miller, NPRCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
An interview Walter Heitman, the ambassador from Chile, 3/12/1974 by Judy Miller of NPR. Questions concern the current condition of Chile, the government, and prisoners. He is asked about the charges against the prisoners, the conditions on Dawson Island Prison, how the Chilean constitution can justify a coup.
News Report: Emerald : Chile
Call Number: CAP 062Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Political issues of the time – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
A brief news report by Andres Alegria about the Emerald which was a training ship used by the Navy of Chile. It was also used after the military coup on Sept. 11, 1973 as a prison ship. It was coming to the Bay Area after being invited by the U.S. Navy on a “good will mission.” It faced opposition from people standing in solidarity with those who had died or were suffering in Chile as a result of the coup.
Nothing Is More Precious Than
Date: 9/13/1975Call Number: NI 036Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program that is centered on the second anniversary of the coup in Chile and the fourth anniversary of the Attica prison rebellion. Chile section features actuality of Salvador Allende speech at UN, Pete Seeger on Victor Jara. Attica section features actuality of Frank Smith, William Kunstler, Amiri Baraka and several unnamed prisoners on Attica conditions, the rebellion, and the state's brutal response. Program also includes updates on repression at Wounded Knee and against the American Indian Movement, and an update on the San Quentin 6 trial. Bruce Solloway reports on Attica trials and solidarity events (including Amiri Baraka talk in Buffalo), then Claude Marks/Lincoln Bergman mix of Attica actuality.
Note: Some of the Attica actuality used on Freedom Archives “Prisons on Fire” CD.
