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(All shots color neg. except where noted) 158-1 Aebra, antelope, walking left ro right (col neg. , b/w print) 158-2 DS zebra herd, 2 giraffes, misc. animals in background (col neg. , b/w print) 158-3 DS to CU elephant walks behind bush, babboons in bldg. (col neg. , b/w print) 158-4 Lions and other animals on African veldt (col neg. , b/w print) 158-5 Lions and other animals on African veldt (col neg. , b/w print) 158-6 Cu lion 158-7 CU black panther
Crocodiles (Can 1 of 2)
159-1 Crocodiles
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 7/28/1983 IN 09.10.28-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 09.11.22-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-discussion of REAGAN'S declining relationship with Congress since his first year in office, with MX MISSILE and FOREIGN POLICY resistance in both houses. ROBERTS-REAGAN'S decision to send thousands of troops on exercises in Central America shocking to Congress. Debates were heated after REAGAN announced that U.S. troops would go on maneuvers in Honduras. ***09.13.11-TCR JUMPS TO 09.50.20*** 09.50.20-Shots of REAGAN press conference, an African-American reporter asks why REAGAN won't make a categorical pledge not to send troops to CENTRAL AMERICA. 09.50.33-TCR JUMP TO 09.13.25 REAGAN answers somewhat gingerly that he can never rule out certain contingencies, asserts that there are no present plans to send troops. M/S HENRY KISSINGER entering press conference with Rep. ROBERT MICHEL. C/S Rep. MICHAEL BARNES (D-MD), says that REAGAN is adding to tensions and increasing militarization in Central America. M/S House rostrum. 09.14.28-C/S Rep. ED MARKEY (D-MA) arguing against REAGAN'S CENTRAL AMERICA policy, says it's a new Vietnam scenario, the public is overwhelmingly opposed. ROBERTS v.o.-MARKEY sponsored an amendment to the military spending bill that would forbid troops from going to Central America without Congress' approval. C/S Rep. PATRICIA SCHROEDER (D-CO), says as mother of 17 year old son, the amendment is very important to her. C/S JACK KEMP debating, says that REAGAN is not trying to deploy troops in a combat role, says DEMOCRATS are being too suspicious. C/S Rep. STEPHEN SOLARZ (D-NY) says there is tremendous concern about escalating American involvement in Central America. C/S Rep. MARK SILJANDER (R-MI), says that with all the commie advisors running around Central America, it's only fair for the U.S. to have some presence there, not responding will be worse. 09.16.30-M/S House rostrum. C/S Rep. WILLIAM RATCHFORD (D-CT) argues against COVERT AID to NICARAGUAN CONTRAS, says U.S. has never made friends in LATIN AMERICA by "saber rattling" and "gunboat diplomacy". C/S Rep. G.W. WHITEHURST (R-VA) says U.S. has tolerated Reds in Central America for long enough. Gets into serious RED-BAITING. C/S Rep. LEE HAMILTON (D-IN) argues that COVERT AID has only provoked MORE involvement by SOVIET UNION and CUBA in NICARAGUA and increased risk of war, driven SANDINISTAS further into the fold of Moscow. C/S Rep. BOB STUMP (R-AZ) says U.S. can't renege on its commitment to Latin American countries. 09.18.33-C/S Rep. MICKEY EDWARDS (R-OK) arguing that FOREIGN POLICY should not be partisan [i.e. that Congress should let REAGAN do whatever he wants in foreign policy???]. Rep. HAMILTON says REAGAN'S policies are wrong and opposed by 2-1 by the public, and he can't support it. C/S Rep. WILLIAM BROOMFIELD (R-MI), engages in serious RED-BAITING toward DEMOCRATS, accuses them of being willing to surrender Florida to the invading Cubans. ROBERTS v.o.-REPUBLICANS think the public would change their minds if they knew "the facts". C/S Rep. SILJANDER, says he always manages to convince citizens when he lays out "the facts" on the issue. C/S Rep. SOLARZ, says that both the obligation of leadership and public opinion dictate that he should oppose REAGAN on NICARAGUA. Rep. SILJANDER says that the Carribean is a vital trade route, can't be surrendered to the "Marxists"
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09.20.53-ROBERTS-Congress still debating cutting off aid to CONTRAS. DUKE-intro report on former Senator JACOB JAVITS returning to Washington to lobby for funding for disease research. 09.21.50-Still Sen. JAVITS in tennis hat, v.o. discusses his problems with a degenerative disease. C/S JAVITS in a wheelchair, with supportive neck brace and oxygen tube, result of ALS or LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE. Still closeup of LOU GEHRIG in Yankees' uniform, wiping eyes at farewell speech in Yankee Stadium. Clip of B/W film newsreel of GEHRIG'S last appearance at YANKEE STADIUM-"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth", shot of grandstand erupting in ovation, hugging BABE RUTH. 09.23.28-C/S of an ALS research advocate, says there needs to be awareness of the disease beyond "Lou Gehrig's Disease". C/S Sen. JAVITS, describing the progress of his disease. The woman, id'ed as Rochelle Moss, dir. Of National ALS Foundation, says there needs to be research on new treatments, patients must not be written off as terminal cases. ECU JAVITS, says that remaining active has helped him to stay alive. Stills of JAVITS from political career, DUKE v.o.-summarizes JAVITS' major achievements. C/S ORRIN HATCH, calls JAVITS a brilliant Senator. Sen. WILLIAM PROXMIRE (D-WI) says JAVITS was always very knowledgeable about all issues. Clip of 1980 JAVITS campaign ad. DUKE v.o.-the health issue was a factor in JAVITS defeat in 1990. M/S of JAVITS pushed in wheelchair into a building lobby, M/S JAVITS in meeting with Sen. BOB PACKWOOD. C/S JAVITS lobbying another Senator to vote for aid to ALS research. 09.27.16-C/S Sen. PROXMIRE, calls JAVITS appeal very moving. C/S Rochelle Moss, says JAVITS doesn't like to use himself as an example of the disease, but he's an influential lobbyist. C/S JAVITS, says he's pleasantly surprised to have a second career in helping people and proving the ability of the human mind to triumph over matter. C/S Sen. CHARLES MATHIAS, compares JAVITS current lobbying to the way he would fight for issues in Senate. C/S JAVITS, says he feels he needs to pay back for the great life he's enjoyed. 09.28.51-DUKE-holds up a newspaper picture of LOU GEHRIG, says that the story gave him a great deal of personal satisfaction, GEHRIG was a boyhood hero for him. JAVITS was a legend as DUKE observed in his early days as a capitol reporter.
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WERTHEIMER intro report on CONGRESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME. 09.29.38-C/S Rep. SILVIO CONTE (R-MA) in well of House, sings a version of "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" implying that REPUBLICANS are going to beat the DEMOCRATS. TIP O'NEILL interrupts to say that singing is against House rules, CONTE continues to speak the rhyme. O'NEILL butts in again to joke that he made a bad ruling, because "you couldn't call that singing". General laughter. C/S of CONTE and other Republicans watching the Republicans practice for the game. CONTE, the GOP team manager, calls the performance "pathetic". Shot of a Congressman pitching with a stiff windup. CONTE v.o.-the practices make him feel like crying. CONTE chastises a Congressman. C/S Rep. JOHN McKERNAN (R-ME) with baseball cap, says he hasn't played ball in years. 09.31.02--C/S CONTE on bench at practice, complaining about his scouting report. C/S Rep. BILL CHAPPELL (D-FL), the DEMOCRATS' manager, says CONTE always tries to make the REPUBLICAN team out to be terrible to sucker the DEMOCRATS into complacency. A Democrat says "recruiting" consists of a circular sent out for all those dumb enough to come out to play. Another young Democrat Congressman says the Dems look sharp. C/S CHAPPELL, says that Congressmen don't like to look foolish. C/S CONTE, predicts that lousy pitching will make it a wild game. 09.32.11-M/S MARTY RUSSO (D-IL), CONTE, and CHAPPELL standing for national anthem wearing uniforms of their local pro teams. Shot of a DEMOCRAT scoring. C/S CONTE yelling at his fielders, shots of DEMOCRAT batter driving in a run. WERTHEIMER-the REPUBLICANS made a comeback, getting six runs in bottom of first inning to tie game. Shot of scoreboard showing 17-17 tie after 8 innings. Shot of a player lying down on the field. C/S CONTE, CHAPPELL, and other DEMOCRATS agreeing to call this one a tie and play again in September. 09.33.22-ROBERTS-a funny footnote to the game is that CONTE asked the House Chaplain to pray for the REPUBLICANS to win, but he refused to do it. Commentary by Otis Pike on Congressional work habits, notes that Congress seems to work hardest when it sees the chance to get vacation time. 09.35.55-DUKE-signs off. Closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 09.38.13--OUT
Crocodiles (Can 2 of 2)
(All shots color pos. except where noted) 159-2 croc on land, CU only 159-3 1 crocodile (b/w and color pos.) 159-4 1 crocodile (b/w and color pos.) 159-5 1 crocodile (b/w and color pos.) 159-6 Crocodiles (b/w pos.) 159-7 Croc in water, river bank (color IP, b/w pos) 159-8 CU croc in water 159-9 MS crocs on river bank sliding into water (Color IP) 159-10 Crocs on land, 1 to side, out of frame. Camera follows other into water
Fish/Waterfowl
160-1 Salmon, Sea horse, egret, swan
Primates
161-1 Monkey in tree (col. IP) 161-2 African monkey sitting on grass (col. IP) 161-3 African monkeys sit on grass (col. IP) 161-4 African monkeys swing in tree (Col. IP) 161-5 African monkeys in tree (col. IP) 161-6 CU Baboon (col. neg and b/w pos.) 161-7 Baboon jumps out of brush (b/w pos.) 161-8 baboon jumps out of brush (b/w pos.) 161-9 Baboon in tree, scratching (col. neg.) 161-10 Baboon in tree (col. neg) 161-11 Ape or baboon (col. neg.) 161-12 Ape in tree (col. neg) 161-13 Ape or baboon (col. neg.)
Lawmakers August 4, 1983 - Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.
Lawmakers August 4, 1983 - Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday.
Cattle
162-1 dead steer in desert (col. neg and print) 162-2 Cattle stampede (b/w neg and print) 162-3 Longhorn steer standing broadside to camera (b/w neg.) 162-4 ECU longhorn steer broadside to camera (b/w neg.) 162-5 ECU longhorn steer head turned to camera (b/w neg.) 162-6 ECU longhorn steer face turned toward camera (b/ w neg.) 162-7 Western cattle stampede thru town (b/w pos.)
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 8/25/1983 IN 02.35.13-WETA Credit/Sponsor credits/title sequence. 02.36.06-INTRO REPORT on CAPITOL EMPLOYEES who have become institutions on the Hill. ****FOR DESCRIPTION SEE WPA MASTER 11205**** 03.17.07--OUT
Jaguars/Cheetahs (Can 1 of 2)
163-1 Cheetah 163-2 Cheetah 163-3 Jag or leopard into frame, stops to look around 163-4 Jaguar or leopard into frame, camera follows, runs out of frame 163-5 Jag, leopard in tree starts to descend 163-6 Jag or leopard in tree starts to descend 163-7 DS to Jaguar or leopard climbing tree 163-8 Jaguar or leopard climbs tree toward camera 163-9 Jaguar or leopard in tree starts to climb down, stops to look around 163-10 Jag or leopard sitting in grass, right side of frame 163-11 Jaguar or leopard sitting in grass left of frame 163-12 Jaguar or leopard in grass, walks to camera, then away, lies down 163-13 Jaguar or cheetah runs from jungle brush away from camera 163-14 Jaguar or cheetah in frame runs across frame into jungle brush 163-15 Jaguar or cheetah runs to camera, into jungle brush 163-16 CU jaguar or cheetah in a tree jumps down and out of frame 163-17 Jaguar or cheetah in jungle grass walks across frame 163-18 Jaguar or cheetah sitting on floor at entrance of cave, gets up and walks toward camera away from cave, out of frame 163-19 Jaguar or cheetah walks out of brush to camera, to side, out of frame 163-20 MS Jaguar or cheetah in tree, starts to descend 163-22 CU jaguar or cheetah in treem growling 163-23 Jaguar or cheetah runs up to camera and out of frame 163-24 Fast tilt up to jaguar's paws around tree, camera follows climb up tree 163-25 Jaguar or cheetah climbing around in tree 163-26 Jaguar or cheetah climbing around in tree 163-27 Ds jaguar climbing up into tree to under camera 163-28 Jaguar jumps down from tree, away from camera 163-29 Cheetah/Jaguar 163-30 Jaguar in brush 163-31 Jaguar in brush 163-32 Jaguar in brush 163-33 Airview jaguar running 163-34 Airview, jaguar running 163-35 Airview, Jaguar running
Lawmakers 7/07/1983
Lawmakers 7/07/1983
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Lawmakers 7/07/1983
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Lawmakers 7/07/1983
Formal & Elegant Dining Scenes
MS couple in elegant dress seated at table. Waiter serves man a plate of food, and they drink from champagne glasses with pink or rose liquid in them 01:14:56 CU plate with flaming shish kebab being served by waiter. This is the insert for the shot on this tape at 01:12:15 01:15:14 CU restaurant table with wine glasses and odd rotisserie stands at each place, for roasting meat by hand -- part of that trend in restaurants where the customer does the work 01:15:19 MS this same couple entering restaurant, being waved ahead by maitre d', more elegantly dressed couples behind them in line and getting seated 01:15:28 CU white curtain; waiter walks into frame and seats woman in evening dress and white kid gloves 01:15:47 CU waiter with plate of food, smiling at camera as if offering us a selection from the plate (several takes) 01:16:18 MS couple from earlier shish kebab scene; cuts with them eating while the onion on the woman's plate flames on 01:16:31 CU table with woman's place visible, waiter serves plate of food 01:16:38 MS couple in elegant restaurant. In foreground someone pushes by a cake with "Plaza Hotel" written on icing (could be also Baked Alaska, non-flaming)
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/08/1983 IN 01.00.00-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 01.00.50-PAUL DUKE-on program-conversation with TIP O'NEILL, the "burly Irishman" Speaker of the House. O'NEILL is one of the few who doubt that REAGAN will seek re-election in 1984. 01.01.36-C/S O'NEILL in office, says he can't believe that REAGAN would run again at his age, would be ridiculously old by the time he could finish second term, it will be a hard fight with Congress at this point, why would REAGAN want to put up with the grief? ROBERTS says O'NEILL sounds like he wants to talk REAGAN out of running. O'NEILL denies this, says REAGAN would not be the toughest candidate for the Democrats to defeat, says REAGAN is not good at reacting off the cuff. Discussion of REAGAN'S "good-guy image", TIP says that REAGAN'S a fun guy after hours, has great stories, but he doesn't have a good knowledge of how government works, has not grown into the job. REAGAN'S presidency has been a "creature of the press". Scoffs at the idea that REAGAN'S election was a mandate to undo the last 50 years of American policy since the New Deal, those policies made America the world's leader. 01.04.13-Discussion of DEMOCRATS role in 1981 in passing REAGANOMICS-O'NEILL says that in the past, DEMOCRATS could afford to ignore the CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRATS, that's the difference, especially since MODERATE REPUBLICANS stuck to party lines that year "absolutely like robots". Discussion of whether O'NEILL is "out of date", TIP says he feels vindicated that most Americans now seem to support his ideas again. REPUBLICANS didn't have "new ideas" before, REAGANOMICS is just a retread of HOOVER administration "and it worked just the same way". O'NEILL says much of the current Congress is inexperienced in serving in legislatures, doesn't understand party discipline and leadership, it's a change in the way government works.
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01.08.26-Discussion of FOREIGN POLICY debates, compare TIP'S role in Central America to his opposition to Vietnam. O'NEILL says that the two situations are similar. Tells stories about being criticized in Boston for caving in to the flag-burning radicals and defending his position. Says REAGAN is all alone in believing that his Latin America policy is right. DUKE asks if it's proper for Congress to dissent from the President's foreign policy. O'NEILL says that he can't approve of REAGAN'S policies, it seems REAGAN has seen too many Western movies. The U.S. shouldn't go and flex its muscles in front of small nations. 01.11.10-O'NEILL questioned about the moral character of the government. O'NEILL says that there was a lack of moral force for the first year and a half of REAGANOMICS, people like SENIOR CITIZENS hurt, the handicapped, the poor, and it was wrong the way REAGANOMICS supporters made charges of welfare cheater to justify the cuts. Discussion of the spirit of the Congress, O'NEILL says it's gone to become a more fractious and divided establishment in official business, but ironically more close-knit socially. The youth of Congress a factor, more cameraderie after hours. 01.14.50-DUKE asks about O'NEILL'S future, he says he feels a little guilty about holding the Speaker's seat so long, he'll know the time to quit gracefully, and there's no chance he'll make himself a lame duck. Discusses his plans to retire in Cambridge and a new house on Cape Cod, can't leave Cambridge behind. Talks about his wife finally moving to Washington, jokes that now the House is assured to recess promptly at 5:00 because he has to get home to dinner. Jokes that his propensity for storytelling is seen by some as a sign of age. 01.18.34-O'NEILL tells a funny story about JIM BOWLER, elected to Congress at age 84. Says he never imagined it would last this long, but he's had a chance to meet so many people and see so many things, why give it up?
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01.20.40-DUKE-notes the passing of two members of Congress over summer recess, LARRY MCDONALD (D-GA) who was killed in the KOREAN AIRLINER INCIDENT [shot down by Soviet Air force]. Still of Rep. McDONALD, described as a hardline conservative who opposed Communism and Government spending. Second member was a "giant", Senator HENRY JACKSON (D-WA). 01.21.17-Linda Wertheimer in front of Capitol, describes Sen. JACKSON as a lifelong politician with a reputation for domestic generosity and toughness in Foreign Affairs. Shots of Sen. JACKSON'S funeral, mourners. Sen. TED KENNEDY gives a eulogy. Pundit GEORGE WILL gives a praiseful eulogy of JACKSON as a hero. Sen. PAT MOYNIHAN (D-NY) urges that remembering what JACKSON did should lead the rest of the Senate to remember work yet to be done. Stills of JACKSON. C/S Sen. JIM SASSER (D-TN), says JACKSON was in the mold of other great Senators like JFK. Clip of 1972 JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ad. WERTHEIMER v.o.-JACKSON'S support for Vietnam War killed his 1972 candidacy, his "insider" status hurt him in 1976 as Democrats tried to distance themselves from the image of corruption in Washington. 01.23.21-C/S Sen. JACKSON on panel of SENATE COMMITTEE. M/S JACKSON approaching microphone stand outside WHITE HOUSE. v.o.-JACKSON believed in strong DEFENSE, support of ISRAEL, and distrust of SOVIET UNION, all integral parts of U.S. foreign policy. Shot of Committee hearing, 1979, JACKSON questioning AL HAIG about the Russian's plans to achieve military superiority. C/S JACKSON entering a room to give a press statement, JACKSON speaking to denounce the SOVIETS for shooting down the KOREAN AIRLINER. C/S Sen. JOHN TOWER (R-TX), says that JACKSON'S loss will hurt the Senate in trying to maintain adequate DEFENSE. C/S Sen. SAM NUNN (D-GA), says that JACKSON was a stalwart in DEFENSE area. C/S Sen. SASSER, says he'll miss "Scoop" Jackson as a person. Sen. NUNN says JACKSON had the enthusiasm of a freshman Senator, a big influence on the others. B/W Still of JACKSON, title reads 1912-1983. 01.25.38-DUKE-The Press will miss JACKSON, who was always professional in taking criticism from the press. DUKE offers a personal assessment of JACKSON as a man of high integrity. Signs off. Closing credits/transcript information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID. 01.27.45--OUT
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Jaguars/Cheetahs (Can 2 of 2)
(All shots are positive, b/w or color as noted) 163-3 Jag or leopard into frame, stops to look around (b/w) 163-4 Jaguar or leopard into frame, camera follows, runs out of frame (b/w) 163-5 Jag, leopard in tree starts to descend (b/w) 163-6 Jag or leopard in tree starts to descend (b/w) 163-7 DS to Jaguar or leopard climbing tree (b/w) 163-8 Jaguar or leopard climbs tree toward camera (b/w) 163-9 Jaguar or leopard in tree starts to climb down, stops to look around (b/w) 163-10 Jag or leopard sitting in grass, right side of frame (b/w) 163-11 Jaguar or leopard sitting in grass left of frame (b/w) 163-12 Jaguar or leopard in grass, walks to camera, then away, lies down (b/w) 163-13 Jaguar or cheetah runs from jungle brush away from camera (b/w) 163-14 Jaguar or cheetah in frame runs across frame into jungle brush (b/w) 163-15 Jaguar or cheetah runs to camera, into jungle brush (b/w) 163-16 CU jaguar or cheetah in a tree jumps down and out of frame (b/w) 163-17 Jaguar or cheetah in jungle grass walks across frame (b/w) 163-18 Jaguar or cheetah sitting on floor at entrance of cave, gets up and walks toward camera away from cave, out of frame (b/w) 163-19 Jaguar or cheetah walks out of brush to camera, to side, out of frame (b/w) 163-20 MS Jaguar or cheetah in tree, starts to descend (color) 163-22 CU jaguar or cheetah in treem growling (color) 163-23 Jaguar or cheetah runs up to camera and out of frame (color) 163-24 Fast tilt up to jaguar's paws around tree, camera follows climb up tree (b/w) 163-25 Jaguar or cheetah climbing around in tree (b/w) 163-26 Jaguar or cheetah climbing around in tree (b/w) 163-27 Ds jaguar climbing up into tree to under camera (b/w and color) 163-28 Jaguar jumps down from tree, away from camera (b/w and color)
Misc. Animals
164-1 Beavers, deer, elk, bears
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WETA "LAWMAKERS" 9/15/1983 IN 19.57.50-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence. 19.58.43-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS-On program-new FOREIGN POLICY problems in Congress, many due to the KOREAN AIRLINER incident-distrust of SOVIET UNION translates into stronger support for REAGAN on MX MISSILE. Rep. LARRY McDONALD (D-GA) was killed in the incident, now a Conservative hero. LEBANON unrest of concern for U.S. MARINES in LEBANON. The point of contention between Congress and REAGAN is the validity of WAR POWERS ACT, which branch has authority to sent troops to combat. 20.00.05-C/S Rep. GERALD SOLOMON (R-NY) says that FOREIGN POLICY is REAGAN'S job, trots out "535 cooks" argument [that's right, jerry, just excuse yourself from thinking and follow ronnie]. C/S Rep. STEPHEN SOLARZ, argues that the important powers of WAR belong to the Congress according to the Constitution. Exterior of White House, Exterior of Capitol. ROBERTS v.o.-the lines between "foreign policy" and "war" are hazy [especially with REAGAN in office!!!]. Shots of military compound in BEIRUT, with artillery shells exploding nearby. V.o.-discussion of regualtions of WAR POWERS ACT. Shot of an ARMORED VEHICLE driving down a road around BEIRUT. C/S a MARINE field commander, discusses causalties to his unit in BEIRUT. More shots of the military compound, C/S MARINES in combat fatigues/helmets. 20.01.21-C/S Sen. CHARLES MATHIAS (R-MD) says the WAR POWERS ACT provisions do apply. Rep. SOLOMON says there is no hostility in BEIRUT (a condition of WAR POWERS ACT), so the question is moot. Rep. LEE HAMILTON (D-IN) in office, says that if the WAR POWERS ACT doesn't apply to BEIRUT, then it could never apply anywhere, mentions steady CASUALTIES of U.S. MARINES. REAGAN shouldn't be allowed to get away with violating the act. Sen. MATHIAS says the end of Vietnam was tumultuous, and Congress felt strongly that it should be able to prevent a similar fiasco. ROBERTS v.o.-all presidents since NIXON have objected to the WAR POWERS ACT. C/U page with text of WAR POWERS ACT. 20.03.06-C/S Sen. CHARLES PERCY (R-IL) in office, says the law restores the balance of power to Congress, since modern wars have been prosecuted without formal declarations of war. C/S Rep. SOLARZ, says that the LEBANON situation is a textbook case of applying the War Powers Act. Rep. HAMILTON says that no one in Congress doubts the War Powers Act applies, but some fear crossing REAGAN. Shots of Senators in Senate Halls. C/S Sen. BENNETT JOHNSTON (D-LA), says he would like to see U.S. MARINES remain in LEBANON, but to affirm the validity of the WAR POWERS ACT. Shot of DAVIS ROBINSON, legal advisor to State Department testifying to Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says that REAGAN wants to work with Congress. Sen. PAUL SARBANES (D-MD) challenges this. Robinson assures that the administration doesn't want to put the troops in harms way. SARBANES angrily says that Congress is as concerned, if not more. The issue is whether REAGAN ADMINISTRATION will follow the LAW. 20.06.31-Rep. SOLOMON, says for REAGAN to admit that the War Powers Act is valid would be a bad precedent. C/S Rep. SOLARZ, says that War Powers Act can be the key to peace, should be protected.
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20.07.16-ROBERTS-discussion of the conflict between REAGAN and CONGRESS on LEBANON and War Powers Act. DUKE-the KOREAN AIRLINER tragedy dominated discussion-C/S Sen. CHARLES PERCY campaigning in Illinois, inviting voters into a small room. The crowd assembled is very Midwestern and rural. PERCY v.o.-the people were concerned about the Soviet Union shooting down the airliner. C/S PERCY telling the crowd that the Russkies' act will not go unpunished, mentions some international proposals to punish the Russians. C/S Sen. PERCY in office, says that actions are very important. Clip of "FACE THE NATION", where HOWARD BAKER argues that the rhetoric of Americans after the tragedy are important weapons of influence against the U.S.S.R.. 20.09.25-C/S Rep. SAM B. HALL (D-TX), calls the Russkies despicable, etc. Rep. GERALD SOLOMON (R-NY) says he was right all along, the Soviets are "inhuman barbarians". Rep. BARBARA VOCANOVICH (R-NV), says the U.S.S.R. has "revealed its true nature". Rep. MARIO BIAGGI (D-NY) denounces Soviets. C/S Rep. HENRY HYDE (R-IL) says denunciation is popular, free, and doesn't obligate any action. C/S PETER RODINO (D-NJ) says the resolution of condemnation passed by the House is not enough. C/S HYDE in debate, says that the resolution isn't worth much. 20.11.19-C/S Rep. FRANK ANNUNZIO (D-IL) proposes banning all U.S. travel to the Soviet Union and an end to shipments of grain to the U.S.S.R.. C/S HYDE in office, says the incident has helped REAGAN, particularly on the MX MISSILE. C/S Rep. TOM FOLEY (D-WA), says that REAGAN is not simply going to get his way on DEFENSE SPENDING, he still is asking for too much. C/S Rep. SAM STRATTON (D-NY) arguing for more DEFENSE SPENDING. Rep. LES AUCOIN (D-WI)says that an immoral act by the SOVIETS doesn't justify the U.S. pursuing the immoral act of producing NERVE GAS (what REAGAN wants). Rep. MARVIN LEATH (D-TX), argues that the U.S. can't hold the moral high ground on NERVE GAS since the Russians are using all over Asia DUKE v.o.-anti-Russkie sentiment won out, the DEFENSE BILL was approved. 20.14.06-HENRY HYDE in office, says that people get excited for the short term, the current hawkish mood will probably subside. C/S Rep. FOLEY, says Congress could be accused of a short attention span by cynics.