New York City Hearings – April 18, 1972 (Afternoon). Recording continues General Counsel Arthur Liman examining Tom Wicker, New York Times journalist and member of the Observers’ Committee during the uprising. Wicker testifies about his experiences as an Observer, and negotiations between inmates and New York State authorities. Chairman Robert McKay recesses the afternoon session. WRVR journalist Dan Mack summarizes the afternoon session. WRVR journalist Arthur Albert takes listener phone calls. A segment of Lieutenant Maroney’s testimony and the beginning of Wicker’s testimony is replayed. Albert and Mack summarize the testimony, discuss the hearings, and take listener phone calls.

Identifier
NYSA_B1341-12_B8884601F_01b

Date Original
April 18 – 19 1972

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Special Commission on Attica. Special Commission on Attica audiotapes and transcripts of commission hearings, 1972. B1341-12, Box 1, Tape 4, Copy B.;1/4 inch open reel audiotape

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