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15.07.31-SHULTZ says it's dangerous to get into a position of signing any ARMS CONTROL agreement that comes along. C/S Sen. ALAN CRANSTON (D-CA) asks SHULTZ to admit mistakes by the U.S. that have led to increased tension between SUPERPOWERS. SHULTZ says [in all seriousness] that the U.S. has done nothing to add to tensions, denies that U.S. missiles in EUROPE are a contributing factor. Sen. PAUL TSONGAS (D-MA) says that at current trend, REAGAN will be first president since 1950's not to meet with SOVIET leaders or negotiate a treaty. SHULTZ says if that happens, so be it. 15.09.50-M/S witnesses at table, C/S THOMAS WATSON, former ambassador to U.S.S.R., says REAGAN ADMINISTRATION is not trying hard enough to lower tensions. C/S AVERILL HARRIMAN and wife, Mrs. HARRIMAN reads his statement that says both U.S. and U.S.S.R. are obligated for reasons of humanity to work for peaceful coexistence. Sen. CLAIBORNE PELL reads SHULTZ' statement that anxiety to make ARMS CONTROL agreements will lead to disadvantageous agreements. AVERILL HARRIMAN says this is ludicrous, it's dangerous to make the SOVIETS think the U.S. doesn't care about ARMS CONTROL. C/S Sen. PERCY, says it's important for the superpowers to get a better understanding of each other. 15.12.30-DUKE-The Senate hearings on SOVIET RELATIONS will go on for several weeks. Intro commentary. Commentary by Charles McDowell on EDUCATION rhetoric and politics. Notes that it's unusual to be concerned with "quality" after the trend of ideological debating. 15.14.29-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 15.16.12-OUT
Fires (Can 2 of 4)
138-1 Nite, fire engine runby 138-2 Nite fire engine runby 138-3 Firemen fighting nite fire 138-10 MLS house on fire 138-37 Across street to fire station-pan fire engine L to R 138-38 Fire engine out of station Left to right 138-39 MC fire engine pulls out of fire house-day 138-40 MC engine pulls out of fire station-day 138-41 MC fire engine pulls out of fire station day 138-42 Fire engine across street Right to left 138-43 Fire engine across frame Right to left day 138-44 Fire engine, curb, day 138-45 fire engine runby day 138-46 Fire engine
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 7/14/1983 IN 20.51.50-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 20.52.42-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS-on program, Senate approves REAGAN DEFENSE PROGRAMS, including CHEMICAL WEAPONS [evidently only evil if owned by Reds?]. House approves Carribean economic aid and Housing assistance. Two members of Congress cited for sexual misconduct with Congressional pages. ROBERTS-introduces review of ECONOMIC POLICY debates and JOBS PROGRAM initiatives. 20.54.07-C/S Sen. JENNINGS RANDOLPH (D-WV), says that Congress must do more to fight UNEMPLOYMENT, the decline in jobs in last 27 months has been terrible. Shots of SOUP KITCHENS, UNEMPLOYMENT OFFICES. C/S Rep. FRED BOUCHER (D-VA) advocating a large JOBS BILL. C/S REAGAN giving press conference, no audio. C/S page of JOBS BILL. C/S REAGAN giving press conference, tries to take some credit for the JOBS BILL. C/S TIP O'NEILL on House rostrum, C/S Rep. JIM JONES (D-OK), says the provisions of the House BUDGET are reasonable, with fair consideration given to DEFICIT REDUCTION and DOMESTIC SPENDING and a moderate amount for DEFENSE. Shots of SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE, shows Sen's. BOB DOLE, BILL BRADLEY, others. ROBERTS v.o.-the HOUSE DEMOCRATS hope to make political points by either passing the budget or forcing SENATE REPUBLICANS to defeat it or REAGAN to veto it. 20.56.16-C/S of an UNEMPLOYED COAL MINER, testifying to SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE that he won't be able to afford HEALTH INSURANCE for his pregnant wife once his UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT runs out. ROBERTS-some improvement in the ECONOMY has taken steam out of drive to increase benefits for UNEMPLOYED. 20.56.44-DUKE/ROBERTS-discussion of TAX INCREASES and DEFICITS as political footballs, concern about DEFICITS is cutting down RECESSION RELIEF. REAGAN resisting TAX INCREASES and DOMESTIC SPENDING, threatening vetoes. Discussion of relations between REAGAN and Congress, as Economy starts to improve, the battles will shift to DEFENSE and FOREIGN POLICY. DUKE intro review of FOREIGN POLICY battles in 1983. 21.00.15-C/S REAGAN in press conference, says he's never said "never" about sending troops to CENTRAL AMERICA, but right now they're not needed. C/S Rep. DANTE FASCELL in office, says Congress is concerned about REAGAN'S belligerent stance on COMMUNISM in LATIN AMERICA, prospects of war. Shots of REAGAN'S address to CONGRESS to advocate LATIN AMERICAN ASSISTANCE (1982). C/S REAGAN, asks for contribution for "freedom" in Central America for $600 Million, notes this is less than Americans will spend on VIDEO GAMES. C/S Rep. BOB LIVINGSTON (R-LA) repeating the assertion that the security of the U.S. is threatened by COMMUNISM in LATIN AMERICA. C/S Rep. DAVID BONIOR (D-MI) in debate, says he's disgusted by REAGAN'S presentation of the issue, it's biased and disgraceful misrepresentation of facts. DUKE v.o.-REAGAN did not get his full request for aid to EL SALVADOR.
Fires (Can 3 of 4)
(All shots are color pos. except where noted) 138-1 Nite fire engine runby 138-2 Nite fire engine runby 138-3 Firemen fighting nite fire 138-13 Industrial fire with house in flames 138-15 African brush fire (b/w pos) 138-41 Fire engine out of station, day 138-42 Fire engine across screen right to left, day 138-43 Fire engine across screen right to left, day 138-44 Fire engine to curb and stops, day (color IP) 138-45 Fire engine, runby, day (Color IP) 138-46 Fire and fire engine
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Military
(All shots b/w neg. except where noted) 139-3 Tanks on parade 139-4 Tanks on maneuvers 139-5 WW2 tank to camera (color neg.) 139-6 tank thru water 139-7 WWII tanks firing (color neg.)
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21.09.10-C/S Mort Blackwell, REAGAN P.R. guy, says that so many people want SCHOOL PRAYER, eventually SCHOOL PRAYER will win. SHOTS of marchers in support of EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT, holding large banner with text of ERA. M/S TIP O'NEILL speaking from House rostrum, says that ERA will be the top priority bill in House for 1983. M/S Sen. BOB PACKWOOD (R-OR), says it's inevitable that the ERA will get to the SENATE, REPUBLICANS should beware the consequences of defeating ERA. 21.10.22--Shots of a Congressional office, a young staffer opening letters, boxes of mail on floor. DUKE-the issue of this session that made most "public" outcry was plan to WITHHOLD INCOME TAX from interest and dividend income. The BANK INDUSTRY opposed it. C/S Sen. ROBERT KASTEN (R-WI), says this is the largest mail campaign he's ever seen. Shots of workers sorting mail. DUKE-v.o.-discussion of provisions of law and opposition of BANK LOBBY. C/S Sen. DAVID DURENBERGER (R-MN), says that many will be influenced by the BANK LOBBY'S letter campaign. Shots of BANK INDUSTRY MEETING with lots of white guys in dark suits. C/S Rep. W.J. TAUZIN (D-LA), says direct mail is more influential if it seems like it's personal instead of part of a mass campaign. 21.11.35-DUKE/ROBERTS/Ornstein-discussion of LOBBYING, new effort by INSURANCE COMPANIES to lobby against a bill to ban SEX DISCRIMINATION in INSURANCE. Discussion of ABORTION and SCHOOL PRAYER debates. ABORTION RIGHTS look secure in legal terms, but the ANTI-ABORTION side might be able to use FUNDING restrictions to reduce ABORTION ACCESS. Discussion of the CONGRESSIONAL PAGE SEX SCANDAL, Rep. DAN CRANE (R-IL) and Rep. GERRY STUDDS (D-MA) being reprimanded by House for past improper actions with Congressional pages. 21.15.49-Commentary by Otis Pike on the developing PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, its influence on Congress and Senate, some absurd maneuvering going on. 21.17.44-DUKE-signs off Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 21.19.34--OUT
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 7/21/1983 IN 20.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 20.00.55-PAUL DUKE/COKIE ROBERTS/LINDA WERTHEIMER-on program-Controversy over LATIN AMERICA POLICY and the MX MISSILE, the censure of two Congressmen for Sexual Misconduct, and REAGAN'S effort to change leadership of CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. REAGAN announcing that it wants much more aid to EL SALVADOR and CONTRAS in Nicaragua-House went into a very rare SECRET SESSION to debate COVERT AID to CONTRAS. 20.02.10-M/S TIP O'NEILL on rostrum of House, announcing the Secret session, shots of HOUSE security workers closing and locking the doors of House Chamber. DUKE v.o.-this kind of session, for which members had to take oath of secrecy, has happened only four times. Shots of Congressmen entering the House. C/S Rep. HENRY HYDE (R-IL) outside Capitol, says the secrecy wasn't warranted by the small volume of classified info discussed. C/S Rep. CLARENCE LONG (D-MD) says he wishes that it was conducted in PUBLIC, since the taxpayers' money and the reputation of the U.S. is involved. Rep. GEORGE MILLER (D-CA), says the evidence of COVERT ACTIVITIES presented by the HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE was compelling, and many members weren't previously aware of the nature of COVERT AID to CONTRAS. 20.03.24-C/U newspaper clippings regarding Rep. MILLER'S visit to NICARAGUA, DUKE v.o.-MILLER among 4 DEMOCRATS who went to NICARAGUA on fact finding mission. C/S Rep. MIKE LOWRY (D-WA) in debate, says NICARAGUAN people all agree that the CIA'S actions with CONTRAS was aimed at OVERTHROWING SANDINISTA GOVERNMENT. Regardless of opinion of Sandinistas, this is intolerable. C/S Rep. MILLER outside Capitol, says voting to cut off the secret war in NICARAGUA will be his most important vote since VIETNAM. DUKE v.o.-opponents of COVERT CIA ACTION don't seem to have the votes to cut it off. C/S HENRY HYDE, discusses partisan polarization, says the issue should transcend "politics" [obviously HYDE'S definition of "politics" is pretty narrow]. 20.04.55-C/Us of newspaper articles. L/S-M/S exterior of WHITE HOUSE. DUKE v.o.-REAGAN beginning media offensive to reverse PUBLIC OPINION. Clip of CNN footage, C/S REAGAN giving address, asking for a "bipartisan commission" to study ways to promote anticommunism in LATIN AMERICA. C/S HYDE, says that the commission method has helped resolve other acrimonious debates in past. Still HENRY KISSINGER, DUKE v.o.-KISSINGER is controversial. C/S Rep. CLARENCE LONG, says the Administration made a mistake by packing the commission with REAGAN SUPPORTERS. C/S Sen. CHARLES MATHIAS (R-MD), says KISSINGER is reputed figure, he can be independent and objective based on his reputation. C/S Rep. MIKE BARNES (D-MD), hopes commission will calm the debate, but KISSINGER is making things more heated. 20.07.10-CLIP of REAGAN address, defends choice of KISSINGER to lead commission. DUKE v.o.-REAGAN having similar problems with MX MISSILE. M/S well and rostrum of House chamber. C/S Rep. RON COLEMAN (D-TX) says he's reconsidering his position on MX MISSILE because it's too expensive. C/S Rep. ROBERT MICHEL (MINORITY LEADER), says the MX must be built regardless of cost. 20.08.54-DUKE-House did endorse MX, but only by 13 votes. Senate MX DEBATE is being FILIBUSTERED by DEMOCRATS. ROBERTS-REAGAN'S appointment of KISSINGER to the CENTRAL AMERICA commission worries even REPUBLICANS it might be a political blunder.
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Intro report on REAGAN replacing leadership of CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. WERTHEIMER-CIVIL RIGHTS advocates suspect that REAGAN wants to replace commissioners who have criticized his CIVIL RIGHTS record. 20.10.09-c/s CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSIONER MARY FRANCES BERRY, says she never would have accepted appointment if she knew that she would be fired for dissenting from the REAGAN line. C/S RALPH NEAS, a Civil Rights advocate, says REAGAN'S policies are threatening the independence of CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION. C/S REAGAN speaking, advocating the qualifications of his candidates for the commission. M/S of REAGAN'S past nominees to commission at confirmation hearing. C/S Sen. HOWARD METZENBAUM, says the issue is not the "qualifications" of the nominees, but the independence of the commission. C/S Sen. JOSEPH BIDEN, says that REAGAN'S actions have tainted the nominations and the commission. C/S Sen. PATRICK LEAHY (D-VT), arguing the independence of the commission is being weakened by REAGAN. 20.12.29-C/S BOB DOLE in committee, says Black and Hispanic groups take a knee-jerk reaction to all of REAGAN'S actions and unfairly mistrust the President's good intentions. C/S ORRIN HATCH, says it's ridiculous to have lifetime nominations to the CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION and to say that a President can never change the commission. C/S a nominee JOHN BUNZEL expresses the goal of a "color-blind society", implying that AFFIRMATIVE ACTION is partly responsible for preventing racial equality from being attained. C/S nominee MORRIS ABRAM giving the same line. WERTHEIMER v.o.-DEMOCRATS did manage to win a delay of the confirmation, because REPUBLICANS are wary of bad political baggage due to REAGAN'S CIVIL RIGHTS RECORD. 20.14.24-c/s NEAS, says he's never seen an administration as inept and self-defeating on CIVIL RIGHTS as REAGAN's, due to not listening to moderate elements. C/S MARY FRANCES BERRY, says it's an important "litmus test" of Senator's CIVIL RIGHTS priorities. Says that REAGAN ADMINISTRATION is out of touch with the realities that discrimination continues against minorities and women. 20.15.18-WERTHEIMER-discussion with DUKE of the debate.
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ROBERTS-intro report on CENSURE of two Congressmen, Rep. DANIEL CRANE (R-IL) and Rep. GERRY STUDDS (D-MA) for sexual misconduct with congressional pages. Both were required to appear in the Well of the House for public reading of their Censure. 20.16.18-M/S House rostrum and well, STUDDS standing in well while TIP O'NEILL reads CENSURE RESOLUTION. Wipe to similar shot with Rep. CRANE. ROBERTS v.o.-only 21 previous censures in House. C/S of a member of House ETHICS COMMITTEE presenting findings, ROBERTS v.o.-committee recommended milder response of reprimand. M/S Rep. STUDDS taking well of House to speak. ROBERTS v.o.-STUDDS spoke to defend his conduct and announced publicly that he is gay. C/S STUDDS speaking, says that voluntary and private relationships between adults that occurred 10 years ago should not be investigated by Congress. 20.17.18-Shot of Rep. CRANE with family in Illinois, giving press conference in front of his house while holding his young daughter. CRANE, tearful, admits he made a mistake, asks for forgiveness. C/S NEWT GINGRICH in office, says that CRANE has admitted his mistake but STUDDS has been arrogant and denied wrongdoing. ROBERTS v.o.-GINGRICH pressed the issue to try to make political points. M/S GINGRICH taking podium in well of house. C/S GINGRICH, says the conduct of both congressmen warrants expulsion. C/S former Rep. ROBERT BAUMAN, says GINGRICH definitely wants to make REPUBLICANS seem like the party of MORALS. ROBERTS v.o.-BAUMAN lost an election after being charged with soliciting a teenaged boy for sex. BAUMAN says that the publicity of the case will allow voters to decide the issue, Congress shouldn't take it upon itself to vote for EXPULSION. 20.19.36-C/S TIP O'NEILL in speaker's seat. C/S Rep. DAN CRANE giving apology in well, gets applause. C/S Rep. FLOYD SPENCE (R-SC), arguing that Congress has to protect it's reputation. C/S HENRY HYDE arguing that Congress can "hate the sin" but should back off of punishing the sinners. [whoa, what a difference 15 years can make, eh Henry?] C/S Rep. GEORGE O'BRIEN (R-IL) argues that he can't tell his constituents that there shouldn't be punishment. Rep. STEWART McKINNEY (R-CT), says he can't vote for expulsion because it would amount to Congress overriding the people's votes in each district. ROBERTS v.o.-no CENSURED member of Congress has won re-election in 50 years. C/S BAUMAN, says the voters are the proper decision-makers as to whether STUDDS of CRANE should remain in Congress. 20.21.55-Shots of a bundle of Massachusetts newspapers rolling into back of truck. ROBERTS v.o.-early on, STUDDS' constituents seem to be giving him some support. C/S a woman from district, says she's a REPUBLICAN but she supports STUDDS. A man says he's disappointed, but "not surprised". A man in his car says STUDDS is a smart guy in Congress and it would be bad to throw out anyone who ever did anything wrong. Shots of an ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIR. C/S a very fat man says that someone in prominent position "shouldn't be doin' things like that". Another man concurs. C/S BAUMAN, says it's a silly myth that the people's representatives should somehow be morally better than the people. BAUMAN says that there are no moral absolutes in the lives of Members of Congress, some slip, they're only human. 20.24.23-DUKE-intro commentary. Commentary by Charles McDowell, on the trend of "commissions" to study all tough issues-it shouldn't be surprising that REAGAN is trying to hedge a bit off his conservative rhetoric on LATIN AMERICA by appointing KISSINGER commission, after all, Congress has to vote on any recommendation that comes out of it. 20.26.12-DUKE-signs off Closing credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID
Historical recreations - American Revolution
Historical recreations - American Revolution A large group of Native Americans rush forward into battle. Native Americans and British Red Coats storm through a village. Fighting continues, a few bodies are on the ground.
Historical Recreations (Can 3 of 3)
140-9 Civil war action (col. pos) 140-8 Civil war and pres. lincoln shot (b/w pos)
Weather
141-4 141-5 141-6 141-7
Historical Recreations
142-10 Wagon train (b/w pos.) 142-13 Cavalry charge (Color pos.) 142-14 Cavalry charge (Color pos.) 142-15 Indians attacking fort (color pos.)
Bullfighting
Bullfight Mexico LS of man riding a horse in an arena. LS of very crowded stands. Matadors entire the arena. Horses are led through the arena. Matador fighting the bull. The mataors waiting on the side for their turn with the bull. CU of matador fighting. Bull has several laces in his back. LS of the crowds cheering. CU of woman. CU of boy eating a popsicle. More CU of audience cheering. People eatig ice cream bars.
Bullfighting (Can 2 of 2)
144-2 Bullfight
Nixon
145-3 car from Capitol building, Washington DC 145-4 Capitol building, Washington DC
World Wars (Can 2 of 2)
146-1 WWI Sequences (b/w neg.)
Crowds
147-1 City street (Color neg. and pos) 147-3 Car thru crowds (b/w neg.) 147-4 Car thru crowds (b/w neg.) 147-5 Car on street with people (b/w neg.)
Fishing
149-2 People fishing at lake 149-3 Water skiing 149-4 Deep sea fishing 149-5 Sailboat 149-6 People fishing in lake 149-7 water skiing 149-8 high diving 149-9 Sailboat
Residential Street
150-3 Double car garage doors 150-4 residential street 150-5 res. area, boys playing 150-6 Carin residential streets 150-7 Car on residential street 150-8 Residential homes 150-9 Cars on residential street 150-10 Car on residential street 150-11 pan of residential st. boys playing 150-12 residential area
Foreign Cities
151-4 unidenfied
Underwater
153-2 Sharks
Small Animals
(All shots color neg. except where noted) 157-1 CU bats hanging upside down from tree (b/w neg.) 157-2 Aardvark burrowing and digging hole 157-3 CU oppossum in tree (b/w neg.) 157-4 CU oppossum in tree (b/w neg.) 157-5 Squirrels in grass (col. neg and pos.) 157-6 Mouse