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Reds Balk Vote Plan
Reds Balk Vote Plan Meeting in Luxembourg Palace to try to arrive at a peace plan but no one can agreee on voting procedure.MS French Provisional President GEORGE BIDAULT walking up stairs at Luxembourg Palace. MS Soviet Foreign Minister VYACHESLAV MOLOTOV talking with men. MS Secretary of State JAMES BYRNES. MS sketch artist drawing. CU British Prime Minister CLEM ATLEE. MSs Foreign Minister Molotov speaking. CU Sec of State James F. Byrnes.
Atomic Aid for Science
Atomic Aid for Science Newsreel about Oak Ridge,Tennessee, "Atomic Capitol of the World." VO explains how visitors are now allowed in to the compund and what they must do to ensure safety from radioactive materials while there. Good panning EST shot of the Oak Ridge atomic compound. Panning l/a MS barbed wire topping fence. MS sign: "Visitors Obtain Meters Here Before Entering." MS/CUs meters on table, guests signing registry. MS pressmen entering facility. MS/CUs scientists working, canning radioactive material. MSs Dr. Edmund Garrie (sp) of St. Louis receiving first isotope for cancer research; MSs reporters covering story. MS/CUs doctor looking at isotopes.
XB-36 Peacemaker
XB-36 Peacemaker Rollout of the XB-36 Peacemaker, the prototype of the B-36 Peacemaker, the first true intercontinental bomber. LS/TLSs massive six-engine propeller bomber on tarmac. Crew members working next to large wheel of plane.
Lesson in Democracy
Lesson in Democracy Panning MS crowd of German children. TLS/MSs U.S. Army 6th Cavalry unit giving candy to German children. MSs German boys throwing baseballs. MS woman blowing whistle. TLS/MSs German kids competing in wheelbarrow racing. MS children in stands, watching, applauding. MS US soldier with two German girls on lap.
Roller Derby
Roller Derby TLS/MSs men competing in roller derby event; some spills, falls. MS judge's box. TLS/MSs women competing in roller derby event; more spill, falls. None too exciting.
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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. 03.19.08-DUKE intro report on CONGRESS approving two expensive pieces of DEFENSE SPENDING, the MX MISSILE and B-1 BOMBER, says CONGRESS has sided with REAGAN on all issues of DEFENSE and passed the largest DEFENSE BILL of all time, $200 BILLION [that could buy a lot of KETCHUP for school lunches!] on way to passage. 03.19.25-Shot of Sen. MARK HATFIELD (R-OR), expresses concern that "Russians are coming mentality" has canceled out common sense. Shot of SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE. Shots of SENATORS. DUKE v.o.-the committee actually produced a bill that EXCEEDED REAGAN'S request by $7 billion (even that buys a lot of ketchup). Shot of Sen. TED STEVENS (R-Alaska), says CONGRESS reflects constituencies, and his constituency wants more DEFENSE SPENDING, top priority, says DEFENSE is always underfunded. Shot of meeting of HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, pages handing out documents to Congressmen. 03.21.27-Shot of DAN ROSTENKOWSKI presiding over House. Shot of Rep. RONALD DELLUMS (D-CA) arguing the decision to fund 100 B-1 BOMBERS is too expensive, unnecessary, wasteful, and political. (just wait until they find out that the B-1 has a nasty tendency to crash as a result of sucking flying birds into its engines!!!) Shot of Rep. ANTHONY MOFFETT (D-CT) says if CONGRESS gave the B-1 the same scrutiny that it gave to W.I.C. assistance program, SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, it would never pass. Shot of Rep. C.W. BILL YOUNG (R-FL), saying that the B-1 is needed to fill the gap until STEALTH BOMBER is built, holds paper airplane up to dramatize the theoretical status of the STEALTH BOMBER (years away from discovery that the radar-cheating coating on the Stealth Bomber has a nasty tendency to wash off in the rain-whoops). 03.22.40-shot of podium of House chamber, Shots of CONGRESSMEN in debate, DUKE v.o.-B-1 passed easily, indicates mood of CONGRESS favors DEFENSE INCREASES. Shot of NEWT GINGRICH, arguing that the U.S. position in dealing with "The Russian Empire" is precisely that from which CHAMBERLAIN'S BRITAIN dealt with NAZI GERMANY, argues that peace requires preparation for war. 03.23.18-DUKE/WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS in studio-discussion of REAGAN'S victories on DEFENSE. WERTHEIMER says that REAGAN'S speech on TV probably was a major factor. 03.23.25-WERTHIEIMER-HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE did some field research on impact of SOCIAL SERVICE BUDGET CUTS-REPUBLICANS thought the field trip was a setup, so they stayed in Washington. 03.24.32-Shot of BALTIMORE official discussing past use of FEDERAL FUNDING in the city. Shot of BALTIMORE man says FEDERALLY FUNDED projects have been "great for the city". Aerials of BALTIMORE downtown, shots of INNER HARBOR area with new buildings. Shot of a BUS arriving at BALTIMORE HOTEL. Shot of DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMEN getting off bus. Shots of a CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, severely disabled children's ward, CONGRESSMEN (including PAUL SARBANES, CHARLIE RANGEL, DAN ROSTENKOWSKI) listen to staff discussing their efforts to treat one patient. Shot of CHARLIE RANGEL (D-NY), says that the cases are the most persuasive argument to fight BUDGET CUTS in SOCIAL SERVICES. 03.25.51--Shot of HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR discussing the 30-40 percent reduction in patients that the hospital could serve under BUDGET CUTS proposed by REAGAN. EXTERIOR of BALTIMORE CITY HALL. Shot of Rep. PAUL SARBANES (D-MD) testifying to DEMOCRAT MEMBERS OF WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE that he can't believe that American People want to turn away from building a just society. Shot of DEMOCRATS on committee bench. Shot of Rep. BARBARA MIKULSKI (D-MD), arguing vehemently against BUDGET CUTS. 03.26.42-Shots of REPUBLICAN members of WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE entering House chamber back in D.C.. Attempts by REPUBLICANS to force votes while DEMOCRATS are absent. Aerial of BALTIMORE DOWNTOWN. Shot of Maryland Governor HARRY HUGHES, telling DEMOCRATIC WAYS AND MEANS members that BUDGET CUTS will deprive people of medical care. Shot of BALTIMORE MAYOR BILL SCHAEFER, saying that BUDGET CUTS will destroy all the progress BALTIMORE has made, urges not to cut BUDGET "On the back of the Poor". 03.28.01-Shot of podium in HOUSE chamber, Shot of Rep. TOM FOLEY asking for adjournment, voice vote, REPUBLICANS whine that it's improper, etc. Shot of BALTIMORE CITY HALL. Shot of MAYOR SCHAEFER, says REPUBLICANS were wrong not to come, indicates they don't care. Shot of Rep. BARBER CONABLE (R-NY) outside CAPITOL, says that REAGAN has been winning in CONGRESS, says that the DEMOCRATS are resorting to GRANDSTANDING. Shot of DAN ROSTENKOWSKI and rest of committee DEMOCRATS returning to House chamber, greeted by TIP O'NEILL. Shot of Rep. GEORGE DANIELSON (D-CA), says the REPUBLICANS demands for rollcall votes out of spite were costly to TAXPAYERS. Shot of Rep. BOB WALKER (R-PA), asks how much the BALTIMORE "road show" cost taxpayers. 03.29.35-Shot of ROSTENKOWSKI in office, says that the trip was a legitimate investigative trip, people have legitimate concerns. Shot of BARBER CONABLE, says that the REPUBLICANS were entitled to protest the DEMOCRATS' stunt.
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03.10.55-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 03.11.47-PAUL DUKE in studio; on program: unfinished business in Congress, effort to curb power of FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, Federal DRUNK DRIVING legislation, Sen. JEREMIAH DENTON (D-Ala.). 03.12.14-Shot of CONGRESSMEN entering HOUSE chamber, Shot of TIP O'NEILL taking place on rostrum, gavelling house to order. Shot of Rep. SYLVIO CONTE arguing for quick passage of an appropriations bill. Shot of Rep. TED WEISS (D-NY), argues that REAGAN'S policies are "theater of the absurd". DUKE v.o.-REAGAN has vetoed a bill that would set caps on government spending for political reasons, to try to blame the BAD ECONOMY on CONGRESS. Shot of Rep. FLOYD FITHIAN (D-IN), says REAGAN wants to use the media to distract people from the country's true problems. Shots of other Congressmen in debate. 03.13.40-Shot of a congressman arguing that REAGAN won't spend money on AMERICANS, but will give billions to foreign governments and RIGHT-WING DICTATORSHIPS. Shot of TIP O'NEILL addressing HOUSE, asks whether the POOR and NEEDY have been hurt enough. Shot of Rep. ANTHONY MOFFETT (D-CT), says that aid for SCHOOL LUNCHES and PREGNANT WOMEN is being sacrificed to aid a DICTATOR in PAKISTAN. Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL. Shots of other Congressmen in debate. 03.14.44-Shot of a REPUBLICAN, says that REAGAN'S ploy of playing "chicken" with CONGRESS on appropriations veto is shameful, it hurts all the government employees who are working at their jobs even though they aren't sure if they are going to get paychecks. Shot of Rep. JOHN ROUSSELOT (R-CA), says REAGAN was right to veto, blames the DEMOCRATS for trying to spend too much. Shot of Rep. BOB WALKER (R-PA), blames "liberals" for spending too much. 03.15.52-Shot of Rep. ED BETHUNE (R-Ark.), says that CONGRESS needs to fix its budget process. Shot of Rep. J.J. PICKLE (D-TX), agreeing that the process needs to be streamlined, Congress needs to have the discipline to get budgets passed. Shot of TIP O'NEILL walking off rostrum. DUKE v.o.-after debate, vote failed to overturn REAGAN'S veto of the appropriations bill. Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL, says he expects CONGRESS to be more productive after the Thanksgiving holiday. 03.07.10-DUKE in studio; intro report on lobbying pressure by ANTI-DRUNK DRIVING groups, action in CONGRESS on DRUNK DRIVING LAWS. 03.17.58-Shot of BOB DOLE in SENATE COMMITTEE meeting, talks about DRUNK DRIVING DEATH statistics, need to make laws against it. Shots of SENATORS, witnesses telling stories about DRUNK DRIVERS killing loved ones. Shot of a Senator wearing a MADD button. Shot of Sen. CLAIBORNE PELL (D-RI), testifying to committee about his interest, having two aides killed by DRUNK DRIVERS. 03.20.22-Shot of Rep. MICHAEL BARNES, arguing that federal government should require states to increase DUI penalties, withhold highway funds from those that don't. DUKE v.o.-issue of STATES RIGHTS a concern. Shot of DOLE, arguing against compelling STATES to act, grounds of FEDERALISM. Shot of REAGAN ADMINISTRATION HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY administrator, arguing REAGAN line of decentralizing power. Shot of MARYLAND STATE TROOPERS testifying that most people don't understand how serious DRUNK DRIVING is. 03.22.26-DUKE-disc. of citizen pressure growing, push by CONGRESS to formulate a comprehensive plan to deal with DRUNK DRIVING.
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03.10.49-WETA credit/Sponsor credits/title sequence 03.11.40-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER in studio-on Program: CONGRESS reacts to REAGAN'S veto of APPROPRIATIONS BILL, profiles of Reps. JAMIE WHITTEN (D-MS), SYLVIO CONTE (R-MA). DUKE-battle over budget now is one of Institutional "turf", established roles of CONGRESS and PRESIDENT. 03.12.44-Clip of REAGAN giving TV address from OVAL OFFICE (dated 9/24/81) on plan for "economic recovery". Shot of BUDGET COMMITTEE meeting. Shot of REAGAN walking to podium to speak to joint session of Congress, Shot of REAGAN speaking to group of SENATE REPUBLICANS, Shot of REAGAN speaking to CONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEON at WHITE HOUSE. DUKE v.o.-CONGRESS approved REAGAN'S first requests for BUDGET CUTS, but REAGAN had to drop "nice guy" tactics when CONGRESS resisted later cuts. 03.13.38-Shot of REAGAN speaking to press, explaining his VETO of the APPROPRIATIONS package. DUKE-VETO angered both DEMOCRATS and many REPUBLICANS-resentment of REAGAN trying to intrude on CONGRESS' prerogatives. Shots of CONGRESSMEN in debate. Shot of Rep. JAMIE WHITTEN (D-MS), arguing that budgets and spending are Legislative responsibilities, the Executive Branch has no right to dictate the budget to Congress. Shots of WHITTEN and SYLVIO CONTE (R-MA) debating funds for PUBLIC HEALTH HOSPITALS in a friendly manner. 03.15.10-WERTHEIMER in studio-intro report on JAMIE WHITTEN and SYLVIO CONTE, their working relationship, power of HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE. 03.15.52-Shot of Rep. CONTE, remarks that since he's a Yankee, he sometimes thinks he needs an interpreter to talk to WHITTEN. Shot of JAMIE WHITTEN in a rural MISSISSIPPI GUN SHOP, the owner gripes about the N.R.A.. Shot of WHITTEN on a main street of TUPELO. Shot of WHITTEN walking down hallway of Capitol. WERTHEIMER v.o.-narrates WHITTEN'S career in congress and rise to hold power over APPROPRIATIONS. Shot of Rep. TOM FOLEY, says his one rule was to never have an unneccessary argument with WHITTEN. Stills of WHITTEN in committee meetings. FOLEY calls WHITTEN "a permanent Secretary of Agriculture". 03.17.46-Shot of Carol Foreman, former assist. Sec. Of Agriculture, says WHITTEN is very knowledgeable about all appropriations bills. WHITTEN v.o.-knowledge is essential to persuasion. Shot of workers in WHITTEN'S offices, WERTHEIMER v.o. notes that WHITTEN'S office suite is locate about two steps from the HOUSE FLOOR. Shot of WHITTEN seated in armchair, says that he tries to have a moderate leadership style on the committee. WHITTEN-anyone who knows the subject has an advantage in politics. 03.19.31-Shot of WHITTEN entering committee meeting, WERTHEIMER v.o.-WHITTEN led the HOUSE element in joint meetings with SENATE to put together a funding package that REAGAN would not veto. Shots of the joint committee meeting. Shot of John Kramer, an agricultural consultant, praises WHITTEN'S work ethic and energy. Shot of WHITTEN, says "you don't run a committee, you preside over it," favors a loose style of chairmanship. 03.20.58-Shot of Rep. WHITTEN in well of House. WERTHEIMER v.o.-WHITTEN'S office produced an appropriations bill that he thought would satisfy REAGAN, but REAGAN vetoed it. WHITTEN addresses HOUSE, urging CONGRESS to vote to override the VETO, calls for bipartisan support. Shot of WHITTEN seated in armchair, says he's disturbed, that Congress can't be forced to give in to REAGAN. 03.22.43--Series of Stills from WHITTEN'S Congressional career. Shot of Rep. FOLEY in office, says WHITTEN'S a transition from old autocratic committee chairmen to new style. WHITTEN in armchair, says he was always a political realist, he's adjusted to changing conditions, he's supposed to represent the People as they are, can't go back to days of Sam Rayburn.
LAWMAKERS-Federal Trade Commission-Used Car Sales
LAWMAKERS-Federal Trade Commission-Used Car Sales
Wallace is in the Doghouse
Wallace is in the Doghouse Henry Wallace is summoned to the White House by President Truman after a speech he on Sept. 12, 1946, attacking the administration's firm policy toward the Soviet Union, which ultimately led to his resignation by presidential request. Panning MS Secretary of Commerce HENRY WALLACE arriving at White House, walking by cluster of reporters. Great panning MS three still photographers taking picture, flashbulbs snapping. MCU/MSs Henry Wallace talking to reporters. MSs Secreatry of State JAMES F. BYRNES talking with advisors; CU Senator TOM CONNALLY; CU Senator ARTHUR VANDENBERG; CU Secretary Byrnes.
Politicians Vote in Mid-Year Elections
Politicians Vote in Mid-Year Elections MSs President HARRY S. TRUMAN & daughter MARGARET TRUMAN at polling place, receiving ballots. MSs Harry Truman & Margaret Truman voting, placing ballots into ballot box. MS California Governor EARL WARREN walking with family along sidewalk; CU Earl Warren; MS Earl Warren placing ballot into ballot box. MS man who might be Harold Stassen & wife depositing ballot in box. MSs New York Governor THOMAS DEWEY.
Emperor Hirohito Proclaims New Constitution
Emperor Hirohito Proclaims New Constitution High angle TLS/LSs Emperor Hirohito in diet, proclaiming that Japan is now a constitutional monarchy. Panning LSs crowd. TLS/MSs Emperor Hirohito & Empress Nagako arriving at imperial palace, Hirohito taking off hat, waving to crowd. More enthusiastic crowd shots. TLSs Emperor & Empress getting into carriage, pulling away.
Students Riot in Trieste
Students Riot in Trieste MSs military police marching smiling men through streets & onto bus. TLS/MSs men removing broken slats from house.
Coal Strike Threatens US Economy
Coal Strike Threatens US Economy MS UMWA (United Mine Workers of America) President JOHN L. LEWIS posing with Secretary of the Interior JULIUS KRUG. MCU John L. Lewis. H/a LS mining town; TLS coal miners leaving mine. LSs coal mine. CU posted UMWA notice. MS/CUs women stuffing envelopes with government notice to mine workers. MS John L. Lewis leaving building wearing fedora & overcoat.
Lem Bailey Misc. UN Roll 1003
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03.23.59-ROBERTS in studio, intro profile of SYLVIO CONTE (R-MA). 03.24.25-Shot of CONTE in CHEF'S HAT, grating Parmesan, opera plays, compares making things happen in CONGRESS to cooking. CONTE removes lid of large tray of hot pasta. Shot of CONGRESSMEN entering a luncheon in CONTE'S offices. Shot of CONTE in a committee hearing. ROBERTS v.o.-CONTE supported first round of REAGAN budget cuts, but refused to support later cuts of SOCIAL PROGRAMS. 03.26.14-Shot of CONTE on HOUSE FLOOR, arguing vociferously against new BUDGET CUTS, says "These are the only antipoverty programs that are left. What do you want to do, hit [the poor] in the head?" Shot of CONTE in office, says that REAGAN ADMINISTRATION doesn't understand how CONGRESS works, wants to dictate to CONGRESS, Congressmen are elected to serve the people, have to be free to do the job. Shot of a traffic light at an intersection, pullback shows a bluecollar town street in western Massachusetts, pan over a small town hall and an old TEXTILE MILL. ROBERTS v.o.-most people who vote for CONTE are DEMOCRATS, CONTE is expected to vote for social programs. Shot of workers in a GASWORKS. 03.27.42-Shot of front of TOWN HALL in GRANBY, MASS., ROBERTS v.o.-only the real Yankee blueblood stock in Mass. Regularly votes REPUBLICAN, but CONTE wins anyway. Shot of man in a polling station casting his ballot. Shot of CONTE seated in office, says he thinks his constituents recognize his independence in Congress, says that three times he got nominated by both REPUBLICANS and DEMOCRATS in his district. Shot of DEER HEADS and a stuffed TURKEY on wall of CONTE'S study, also a rack of ANTIQUE HUNTING RIFLES. Shot of CONTE in heated debate in HOUSE, the CLERK seated behind CONTE is cracking up with laughter, CONTE gets more and more riled up over the cost of some canal program, another Congressmen jokingly asks him to yield, then asks CONTE to repeat himself. Draws applause. 03.29.21-Shot of another Congressman arguing against CONTE, CONTE goes ballistic in response. CONTE v.o.-he does tend to get out of hand in debate, but after it's over, he usually takes whoever he was debating back to his office for drinks. CONTE says he doesn't really get mad in debate, he just gives it his all, and after he's done, he usually laughs. 03.30.30-Shot of CONTE on field for CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME, CONTE wearing the uniform of the BOSTON RED SOX. ROBERTS v.o.-CONTE was the manager of the REPUBLICAN team in the baseball game, beat the DEMOCRATS. Shot of CONTE in RED SOX uniform, smoking big cigar. Shots of CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME, congressmen wear uniforms of their local MAJOR LEAGUE TEAMS. CONTE v.o.-they sent too many "intellects" to congress, so the REPUBLICANS had a losing streak in the annual game. Shot of CONTE in office discussing a past brawl in the Congressional Baseball Game. 03.32.12-CONTE discussing changes in CONGRESS, says that there's more personal rivalry now, less sense of humor. 03.33.21-DUKE/WERTHEIMER/ROBERTS in studio-discussion of the power of the HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE, and of CONTE AND WHITTEN as ranking members of the parties-all committees have to go through Appropriations to get their funds. Discussion of the time required to put a budget through committee. DUKE intro commentary by Otis PIKE. 03.35.27-PIKE with commentary on foreign aid-a political bombshell, TIP O'NEILL wants to force REAGAN'S increase in proposed FOREIGN AID to the floor, so either REPUBLICANS will be scared to vote for it, or the DEMOCRATS can use it against REPUBLICANS in elections. Ironic twists and turns of FOREIGN AID debate. 03.37.22-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits (roll over shots of SYLVIO CONTE in chef costume, serving a luncheon to members of Congress)/transcript information/WETA credit/Sponsor credits/PBS ID. 03.39.37--OUT
LAWMAKERS - Agent Orange and Vietnam Veterans
LAWMAKERS December 10, 1981 - Agent Orange and Vietnam Veterans Pre-recorded report is the same as catalog # 536744
LAWMAKERS December 10, 1981 - Budget Debate
LAWMAKERS December 10, 1981 - Budget Debate
President Truman Ends Hostilities of WW II
President Truman Ends Hostilities of WW II MS President Harry S. Truman sitting in Oval Office, signing proclamation ending hostilities of World War II, delivering speech. "I have issued a proclomation terminating the period of hostilities of WWII as of 12 o'clock noon, Dec. 31st 1946. Under the law, a number of war & emergency statues cease to be effective upon the issuance of this proclomation. I believe that the time has come when such a declaration can properly be made & that it is in the public interest to make it. Most of the powers affected by the proclomation need no longer be exercised by the executive branch of the government. This is entirely in keeping with the policies which I consistently followed in an effort to bring our economy and our government back to a peace time basis as quickly as possible."
New Congress Personalities
New Congress Personalities TLSs Republican caucus. MS/CUs Senator ARTHUR VANDENBERG (R-MI) banging gavel, presiding. MS Sen. ROBERT TAFT JR. (R-OH) shaking hands with Sen. EDWARD MARTIN (R-PA) and Sen. Bridges; CU Sen. Robert Taft Jr. smiling. MS Sen. Arthur Vandenberg with Sen. KENNETH WHERRY (R-NE, Party Whip) and Sen. WALLACE WHITE, JR. (R-ME); CU Senator White. MS Sen. LEVERETT SALTONSTALL (R-MA) talking with Sen. EDWARD ROBERSTON (R-WY). CU Senator JOHN BRICKER (R-OH). MS Sen. WILLIAM KNOWLAND (R-CA), Sen. JOHN SHERMAN COOPER (R-KY), & Sen. HENRY CABOT LODGE, JR. (R-MA) chatting; CU Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. smiling. MS/CUs Sen. Vandenberg shaking hands, talking with Senator Robert Taft, Jr.
President Truman delivers State of the Union Address
President Truman delivers State of the Union Address Excerpt of President Harry S. Truman delivering State of the Union speech to Joint Session of Congress: "In the effort to bring about a sound & equitable price structure, each group of our population has its own responsibilities. It is up to industry not only to hold the line on existing prices but to make reductions whenever profits justify such action. It is up to labor to refrain from pressing for unjustified wage increases that will force increases in the price level. It is up to government to do everything in its power to encourage high value production, for that is what makes possible good wages, low prices and reasonsble profits."
Universal Newsreel
Endof Truman speech from Master 1771. WS of hall where State of the Union Addresses are given. Truman conclued speech, assembly applauds.
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IN 11.57.21 11.57.21-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 11.58.11-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER in studio-on program: 1981 session of Congress will be remembered for "giving the President everything he wanted", largest DEFENSE BILL in history passed with 15 minutes of debate, passage of FOREIGN AID and FARM SUBSIDIES in last days of the session. 11.59.19-Shot of Rep. JIM WRIGHT, proposes adjournment, acting speaker runs through voice vote like a TEXAS HORSE TRADER, closes session. Shot of Sen. HOWARD BAKER and Sen. ROBERT BYRD, gleefully making conference call to REAGAN to announce closing of SENATE session. Shot of Rep. JIM WRIGHT and Rep. ROBERT MICHEL making conference call to REAGAN to inform that HOUSE session is closed, WRIGHT jokes that Congress "has done all the damage we can do." Shot of WRIGHT notifying HOUSE that REAGAN has accepted ADJOURNMENT, cheers from the rest of House. TIP O'NEILL asks jokingly if REAGAN "sent any special message for the Speaker?" Laughs all around. 12.01.45-Shot of Rep. J.J. PICKLE (D-TX) in well of House, says he's pleased HOUSE has voted to restore minimum SOCIAL SECURITY benefits. ROBERTS v.o.-SANTA CLAUS also came for the DEFENSE INDUSTRY, with the biggest defense bill in history, $200 billion. Shot of Rep. MILLICENT FENWICK (R-NJ), arguing that the House vote by unanimous consent to double the level of outside pay that members can receive is sneaky attempt to deceive the public [of course, she's wearing about fifty pounds of gold, so her money's obviously already in the bank]. Shot of Rep. GEORGE DANIELSON (D-CA), asking unanimous consent to wish all colleagues merry christmas. Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL, urges REPUBLICANS to be humble about winning so many votes that year. Shot of TIP O'NEILL standing on rostrum, wishing merry christmas/happy new year. 12.04.28-WERTHEIMER in studio, discussion of hard battle for FARM SUBSIDY bill before adjournment, which cut most subsidies except SUGAR and PEANUTS, results not pleasing to many. 12.05.03-shot of Rep. CLINT ROBERTS (R-SD), says the bill is worthless and empty. Shot of Rep. MARGARET HELCKER (R-MA), says that the HOUSE should not vote for the bill. Shot of Rep. DONALD ALBOSTA (D-MI), calls the bill a disaster for agriculture. Shots of CONGRESSMEN in debate, WERTHEIMER v.o.-discussion of general coalition-corn/wheat states trade backing with cotton/sugar states, and urban congressmen join for food stamp constituency, says this FARM BILL was divisive. Shot of LEON PANETTA (D-CA), says REAGAN ADMINISTRATION has fostered division in order to cut spending. Shot of Rep. TOBY ROTH (R-WI), says DAIRY has been cut too much while SUGAR, PEANUTS, and TOBACCO have been let alone. Shot of Rep. BILL ALEXANDER (D-Ark.), says the bill is a potential "disaster" in rice industry. 12.06.35-Shot of Rep. PETER PEYSER (D-NY), argues that CONSUMERS are even on the same side as FARMERS. Shot of Rep. WILLIAM THOMAS (R-CA), says that the Congress does not represent farmers in the majority, time to face new facts. Shot of Rep. ROBERT MICHEL, argues basically that REAGAN will veto any other bill, so the HOUSE should pass it even though it's flawed. Shot of Rep. ED de la GARZA (D-TX), arguing that there is no alternative to passing the bill even though it stinks, it's better than no farm bill at all.
Wind Tunnel Tests (Can 2 of 2)
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