NBC Evening News for Monday, Jan 10, 1972
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(Studio) 2 Negroes and 2 police killed in racial disorders in Baton Rouge, La. 20 injured in gun battle. City in state of emergency.
REPORTER: John Chancellor
(Baton Rouge) Group protested arrest of civil rights leader on marijuana charge. Police tried to break it up and riot ensued.
REPORTER: Fred Brooks WBRZ-TV
(Studio) Cameraman Maurice Cochran injured during fight. Reporter Bob Johnson in critical condition.
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