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LAWMAKERS - October 8, 1981
LAWMAKERS - October 8, 1981
LAWMAKERS - October 8, 1981
LAWMAKERS - October 8, 1981
Tojo Goes on Trial
Tojo Goes on Trial International Military Tribunal for the Far East, aka the Tokyo Trial. TLS Military Police standing guard outside courthouse. MS former Prime Minister HIDEKI TOJO exiting military bus, walking toward courthouse. MSs other Japanese war criminals (defendants) getting off bus. LSs large courtroom. TLSs Japanese war criminals seated. TLS tribunal judges entering courtroom, taking bench. MS Brigadier General HENRY NOLAN reading indictment. MS poker-faced Hideki Tojo sitting during trial. Amazing MS former Chief of East Asian Economic Survey Bureau SHUMEI OKAWA sitting behind Hideki Tojo, leaning forward & slapping him on his head, the guard restraining him (during the trial Okawa was found to be insane, all charges against him dropped).
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IN 08.48.20 ****AUDIO/VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION FAILURE ON SECOND HALF OF MASTER**** 08.48.20-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 08.49.10-PAUL DUKE in studio; on program-REAGAN'S souring relations with CONGRESS-opposition to BUDGET CUTS, the sale of RADAR TECHNOLOGY to SAUDI ARABIA, and the MX MISSILE, and HOUSE vote for more FARM SUBSIDIES than REAGAN wants. LINDA WERTHEIMER in studio; REAGAN did win a victory in SENATE with passage of a smaller-than expected FARM AID bill. ADMINISTRATION broke up traditional coalitions, by dividing different agricultural sectors against each other. However, HOUSE did not fall to divisive tactics. 08.50.11-Shot of Rep. JAMES JEFFORDS (R-VT), Rep. DANIEL AKAKA (D-Hawaii), arguing against cutting DAIRY and SUGAR subsidies, respectively. Shot of Rep. BILL EMERSON (R-MO), touting his district's agricultural production. Shot of podium of HOUSE CHAMBER. WERTHEIMER v.o.-usually, HOUSE is harder to hold for FARM SUBSIDY interests because most CONGRESSMAN come from urban districts, while all SENATORS have farm interests in their states. Shot of Rep. TOM FOLEY, seated in office, says HOUSE has to make conscious effort not to get split up on FARM ISSUES. 08.51.29--Shot of CONGRESSMAN arguing, points to chart showing FARM SUBSIDY rates in different countries. Shot of Rep. BERKLEY BEDELL (D-Iowa), says coalition is not about quid-pro-quo, but urban congressmen should vote to help farmers. Shot of chart on easel showing increases of SUBSIDIES for DAIRY. WERTHEIMER v.o.-liberals found themselves supporting REAGAN'S position, while conservatives opposed it. Shot of Rep. CHARLES STENHOLM (D-TX), saying that cutting SUBSIDIES has already reduced DAIRY FARMER income by at least 30 percent. Shot of Rep. BARNEY FRANK (D-MA) arguing that the government shouldn't set milk prices. Shots of other CONGRESSMEN in debate. 08.52.59-shot of podium of HOUSE chamber. WERTHEIMER v.o.-FARM coalition well-financed by farm lobbyists. Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL, arguing that the money of the DAIRY LOBBY is unfairly influencing debate. Shot of Rep. TOM FOLEY in office, wonders whether more often the LOBBYISTS give money to Congressmen who have already voted favorably on the issue. 08.54.00-Shot of Rep. TRENT LOTT (R-MS), seated in office. LOTT says that if the CONGRESS doesn't compromise on SUBSIDIES, REAGAN will veto the act. Shot of LOTT arguing in HOUSE to reduce DAIRY SUBSIDIES. Shot of Rep. PAUL FINDLEY (R-IL), arguing to reduce subsidies, says that he has to bite the bullet and not pass the responsibility on. WERTHEIMER v.o.-REAGAN administration still lost the vote. Shot of FOLEY in office, says that the ADMINISTRATION may have made a mistake by thinking that the HOUSE could be divided on FARM BILL. 08.55.17-DUKE/WERTHEIMER in studio; discussion of HOUSE coalitions on FARM SUBSIDIES votes. FARMERS are politically powerful, and the usual patterns of coalition broke down.
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08.56.39-DUKE-REAGAN also defeated, plan rejected by HOUSE and SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE of sale of RADAR systems to SAUDI ARABIA. COKIE ROBERTS intro report on REAGAN'S battle with CONGRESS over DEFENSE PROGRAMS like MX MISSILE and B-1 BOMBER. 08.57.28-Shot of LES ASPIN (D-WI), chair of HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE, discusses MX MISSILE debate-"no good solution" for housing the MX. Discussion with graphics of "MOBILE MX" proposal, anger in CONGRESS that REAGAN has decided to put MX in old silos. Shot from Defense Department tape of mobile missile launcher, raising into launch position. Shot of Utah Sen. Jake Garn in office, discussion of UTAH and NEVADA resistance to housing MX, Shot of Sen. HENRY JACKSON (D-WA) in committee, Shots of CASPAR WEINBERGER, JACKSON arguing that politics has weakened MX program. WEINBERGER says it was REAGAN'S decision. 09.00.53-Shot of DAVID JONES, Chair of JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, in committee, testifying that he's not sure the compromised MX plan is a good one. ROBERTS v.o.-members of ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE frustrated that REAGAN has changed the proposal without consulting CONGRESS. Shot of Seal of PRESIDENT on a wall. Shot of Rep. ROBIN BEARD (R-TN) in ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE meeting, reading list detailing U.S. trails U.S.S.R. in arms race, both conventional and nuclear. Shot of WEINBERGER, as BEARD says he is frustrated by the U.S. being "soft" on defense. Shot of Sen. GARN, argues that although legislative process is slow, CONGRESS must have a part in DEFENSE decisions. 09.03.02-DUKE/ROBERTS in studio; discussion of MX debate, general agreement that DEFENSE needs to be strengthened, but no consensus on how. ROBERTS-DEFENSE projects are too complex for anybody but the PENTAGON to know exactly what's going on, also DEFENSE CONTRACTS are political prizes for districts. ROBERTS intro report on practice of "REVISING AND EXTENDING" remarks in congressional record, notes that this has happened on the VOTING RIGHTS debate. 09.04.45-Shot of Rep. JIM WRIGHT in well of HOUSE, giving a very convoluted anecdote, about a Hispanic-American war hero, goes into rambling discussion of "polyglot culture" of America. ROBERTS in studio, notes that WRIGHT revised remarks to include every possible group of Ethnic Americans, reference to stereotypical Ethnic foods, in the written record. 09.06.00-DUKE intro report on lesser known power-player in Congress, Rep. RICHARD BOLLING (D-MO), 09.06.20-Shot of BOLLING seated in office, says his weakness is in offending many other Congressmen. 09.06.41-- ***SYNCHRONIZATION FAILURE***--VIDEO SPEED/CAMERA AUDIO too fast for v.o. narration. Includes shots of BOLLING in committee, in well of HOUSE, and fishing in a lake from a motorboat. 09.13.42-DUKE IN STUDIO, intro commentary ***SYCHRONIZATION FAILURE CONTINUES*** Commentary segment/sign off/closing credits/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID
Marine Mammals - California Sea Lion
(On Part 1) California sea lions sleeping in a group in the water, just their heads and flippers sticking out.
Marine Mammals - Sea Otter
(On Part 1) Female sea otter rolls in kelp, holds it with her teeth.
Marine Mammals - California Sea Lions
(On Part 1) California sea lions resting on rocks, zoom in to CU of big male. Female climbs up on rock. CU of ear and whiskers on sleeping sea lion. Female climbs on rocks, CU of feet. CU of sea lions on rocks.
LAWMAKERS October 22, 1981
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LAWMAKERS October 22, 1981 - Illegal Immigration
LAWMAKERS October 22, 1981 - Illegal Immigration
Lawmakers - Oct 29, 1981 - Selling AWACS to Saudi Arabia and Reagan's influence on Congress
Lawmakers - Oct 29, 1981 - Selling AWACS to Saudi Arabia and Reagan's influence on Congress
Lawmakers - Oct 29, 1981
Lawmakers - Oct 29, 1981
Overxposed Truman Speech
Overxposed Truman Speech Overexposed MS President Harry S. Truman delivering national address regarding inflation & vetoed Congressional price control bill: "I wanted to sign a price control bill. I gave this bill long & careful study. I came ot the conclusion that the bill the Congress sent to me was no price control bill at all. It gave you no protection against higher & higher price. Therefore, I call upon every businessman, every producer, & every landlord to adhere to existing regulations even though they may not have the effective law. It would be contrary to their own interests to embark upon a reckless plan of inflation. It is to their own interest to exercise self-restraint until some action can be obtained from the Congress. And finally, my fellow citizens, I say to you, that we as a nation have within our hands to make this post-war period an era of the greatest opportunity & prosperity in our nation's history. But if shortsightedness & impatience, if partisanship & greed, are allowed to triumph over efforts to maintain economic stability this grand opportunity will have been sacrificed. That must not happen."
First Pictures Atomic Blast!
Preparations for Operation Crossroads, the first atomic test in the Bikini Atolls.
Lawmakers - Oct 29, 1981 - Crime Control
Lawmakers - Oct 29, 1981 - Crime Control
Mother Cabrini's Canonization
Image quality is not good Mother Cabrini's Canonization Est shot Mother Cabrini High School in New York, NY. MS street sign for Cabrini Boulevard. MSs FRANCIS CARDINAL SPELLMAN blessing crowd along Cabrini Blvd. Oil painting of Mother Cabrini. TLSs canonization service conducted by Francis Cardinal Spellman. MS entombed body of Mother Cabrini. MS nuns kneeling, praying.
Okefenokee Playland
Okefenokee Playland Okefenokee Playland. TLSs workers clearing debris from water highways snaking through Okefenokee swamp to allow tourists to travel through them. MS moustachioed white man pushing plunger of detonator; great LS large explosion in swamp. TLSs workers removing cypress stumps from swamp. TLSs "tourists" (nothing more than a group of young women hired for the shoot) cruising through swamp on electric boats. TLS alligator swimming, head barely breaking surface. Tourists walk along bridge as boat passes below.
Meet Jumbo!
Meet Jumbo! Meet Jumbo, the world's largest trained seal. MS/CUs Jumbo the sea lion performing tricks like balancing a child's doll on his nose in aquarium. TLS crowd applauding. Hilarious MS/CUs Jumbo the sea lion making series of moaning / gurgling sounds when prompted by trainer Lou Bohan: "Tell me, Jumbo, what does a motorboat sound like?" Hilarious."Next, one of General MacArthur's bombers flying over Tokyo." "And now, how about your imitation of the tobacco auctioneer." Too funny.
The World Of Sports: Various
The World Of Sports: Various England: Women's doubles at Wimbledon. Graphic title "World of Sports" with illustrated images of football, baseball, saliling, and hockey in all four corners of screen. Washed-out high angle LSs team of Louise Brough & Margaret Osbourne playing against Pauline Betts & Doris Hart. Havana, Cuba: TLS/MSs 800 meter swimming competition won by 15 yr. old Jimmy McClane (sp), breaking a world record. TLSs crowd. MS Jimmy McClane wearing varsity jersey, receiving trophy from judges. "Nice work, Jimmy!" Paris, France: MSs French men wearing berets rowing boats along Seine River. TLSs water jousting, men falling into water. Nautical knockouts. MSs young men getting jousted off boats & into water. Silly. Texas: LS large crowd of men on horses in rodeo ring. TLSs crowd. MS bucking bronco (horse) throwing off rider. Ends abruptly.
LAWMAKERS - LM 019 - "Economy"
Show host Paul Duke with correspondents Cokie Roberts and Linda Wertheimer of National Public Radio. Paul Duke introduces the topic of U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s relationship with Congress in light of recent controversy over Reaganomics and Budget Director David Stockman. Wertheimer shares her opinion on how the controversy will affect the political climate, summarizes the political outcry over Stockman’s comments regarding Reagan’s economic package.
LAWMAKERS - LM 019 - "Opening"
Show host Paul Duke introduces report on Congressional oversight of regulatory agencies.
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03.11.08-WETA credit/Sponsor Credits/title sequence 03.11.57-PAUL DUKE in studio-On program: More battles over BUDGET, REAGAN threatens veto if CONGRESS' budget does not include more SPENDING CUTS; CONGRESS agrees with REAGAN'S wish for MORE DEFENSE SPENDING, approves MX MISSILE and B-1 BOMBER; look at Sen. HARRISON WILLIAMS' problems with a BRIBERY SCANDAL. 03.12.30-COKIE ROBERTS intro report on CONGRESSIONAL debate on BUDGET CUTS, need to pass temporary appropriations to fund the GOVERNMENT, measure that outrages traditionalists. 03.13.11-Shot of Sen. JOHN STENNIS (D-Miss.), arguing that EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS powers should be reserved for real emergencies, not political squabbles. Shot of Sen. WILLIAM PROXMIRE (D-WI), says passing temporary appropriations for an entire fiscal year is absurd. Shot of Sen. MARK HATFIELD, argues that all temporary appropriations would be removed as soon as a real budget is enacted. Shot of BUDGET COMMITTEE hearing. Shot of podium of HOUSE chamber. Shot of Rep. THOMAS HARTNETT (R-SC), arguing for 5 percent across-board budget cuts, rails at "limousine liberals" who have a "stranglehold on the taxpayers", says the cut wouldn't be too bad. 03.14.43-Shot of Rep. LES AUCOIN (D-OR), arguing REPUBLICANS want to cut out "people programs", calling that a balanced budget is "a crock of baloney". Shot of Rep. CHARLES STENHOLM (D-TX), arguing for BUDGET CUTS, says there will still be enough to help truly needy. ROBERTS v.o.-DEMOCRATS could point to RECESSION and the skepticism of REAGAN'S own budget guru DAVID STOCKMAN and say "I told you so". Shot of TIP O'NEILL criticizing "flaky economics" of REAGAN ADMINISTRATION, says it will cost at least a million jobs, CONGRESS should force REAGAN to "Face the Facts". 03.16.10-Shots of other CONGRESSMEN in debate. Shot of Rep. SYLVIO CONTE (R-MA), criticizes REPUBLICANS tactic of "back-door, meatax cuts" in budget proposal. ROBERTS v.o.-many REPUBLICANS decided political survival demanded a vote against the policies of REAGANOMICS which were perceived as too hard on the poor and working people.. Shot of TRENT LOTT (R-MS), says that REAGAN will veto the bill if it doesn't include cuts, Congress won't be able to override it, so Congress had better approve the BUDGET CUTS. 03.17.03-Shot of REAGAN, NANCY REAGAN, HOWARD BAKER, other REPUBLICANS. ROBERTS v.o.-SENATE REPUBLICANS met with REAGAN to work out a compromise and avoid a VETO. Shot of letter from REAGAN to BAKER, REAGAN saying he'd accept a minimum five percent cut in CONGRESS' proposal. Shot of BAKER addressing press, says the goal is to make a bill that REAGAN will sign, no one wants to get into a veto battle. 03.17.40-DUKE/ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER in studio. Discussion of the BUDGET DEBATE. REAGAN may want to veto the BUDGET so he can go on TV to pitch his reasoning to the public. Budget process inevitably results in a last-minute scramble.
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03.30.23-DUKE/WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS in studio-discussion of "road show" type stunts, WERTHEIMER says REPUBLICANS have a "road show" that DEMOCRATS can't possibly top, it's name is RONALD REAGAN. DUKE intro report on SENATE decision whether to expel Sen. HARRISON WILLIAMS for a BRIBERY SCANDAL. 03.31.16-Shot of WILLIAMS, says that he feels he's accomplished his goals for SENATE career. Still of WILLIAMS with JFK, Still of WILLIAMS with LBJ. Still of WILLIAMS with TIP O'NEILL. DUKE v.o.-summary of WILLIAMS' legislative achievements. Clip from grainy b/w closed-circuit camera, showing WILLIAMS allegedly accepting bribe from a plant dressed as an "arab sheik". Shot of WILLIAMS, asserting he's innocent of impropriety, only wanted to help friends, got set up by FBI. Says he's too trusting. Says his colleagues have been supportive. DUKE interviews WILLIAMS about the scandal. Discussion of the problems of SUSPICION on public officials, WILLIAMS asserting he has been honest and well-intentioned, says he doesn't condemn himself. 03.36.06-DUKE in studio. Intro commentary. 03.36.30-Commentary by Otis PIKE on subject of political games in Congress. Hard to tell who's winning and losing. Discusses absurdities of the BUDGET DEBATE. 03.38.06-DUKE-signs off closing Credits/transcript order info/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 03.39.51-OUT.
Underwater Atom Blast Rocks Bikini
Underwater Atom Blast Rocks Bikini Scenes of Operation Crossroads, Baker event (underwater atomic bomb explosion at Bikini Atoll, Pacific Proving Grounds). 87 ships placed within 3 miles of the Bikini islands are part of fifth atomic bomb test. MSs evacuated ruler of Bikini, King Judah, aboard the USS Mount McKinley where US military officers and personnel including Vice Admiral W.H.P. Blandy will observe the blast. MSs Rear Admiral William Parsons leaving ship. MS/TLSs personnel, ships. MSs engineers at controls, manning instruments, while observers look through binoculars. TLS/MSs newsreel cameramen looking through cameras mounted on tripods on deck. MSs countdown clock ticking down. LS atomic blast (overexposed and not clearly visible). Overhead shot of water wall. MS/CUs salvage crews with geiger counters. LS Japanese battleship Nagato. LS destroyer USS Hughes. (Control track lost 41:44 - 42:00). Aerial view of Baker event, underwater atomic blast (clearer, better than the first). The VO is especially overzealous, Ed Herlihy describing the event as "exciting," "terrifying," "awe-inspiring," and "the motion picture spectacle of all time." Much of this is poor imagery. Huge mushroom cloud.