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13.01.45-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 13.02.35-PAUL DUKE/LINDA WERTHEIMER/COKIE ROBERTS in studio-on program-preview of battles over the BUDGET in 1982 Congress, preview of ELECTION YEAR activities of Congress. First, a Recap of year 1981 in Congress. 13.03.14-Shot of REAGAN (2/18/1981) addressing joint session of Congress, TIP O'NEILL and GEORGE BUSH sit behind REAGAN. REAGAN says his TAX CUTS will increase opportunity and the nation's wealth. Shot of Rep. BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL (D-NY) arguing that REAGANOMICS will fall most heavily on the Poor, and the rich will not pay any costs. Shot of REAGAN giving speech in Congress (State of the Union?), says that government's TAX POWER should not be used to regulate Economy or "bring about social change"---modest applause. Shot of Rep. BARBARA MIKULSKI (D-MD), addressing a meeting with many SENIOR CITIZENS, says that she shares their concern about REAGANOMICS as proposed changes in SOCIAL SECURITY. 13.04.03-Shot of NEWT GINGRICH, says voters gave power in the WHITE HOUSE and the SENATE to the "people who stand for change", but the HOUSE is the same old TAX AND SPEND DEMOCRATS. Shots of political volunteers/staffers? making phone call for a conservative group, soliciting help in organizing pressure on HOUSE on behalf of REAGANOMICS. Clip of a POLITICAL AD attacking Rep. PAUL SARBANES (D-MD). Shot of Rep. SARBANES, says that he doesn't think that expensive ads can manipulate Maryland voters. Shot of a young black "man on the street", says that the commercial did influence him, he thinks SARBANES is wrong to be in such opposition to REAGAN. Shot of a middle-aged white man in baseball cap, says he's not affected by ads attacking SARBANES. Shot of young black woman, says that she's against SARBANES because he won't support lower taxes. 13.05.41-Shot of Rep. CLAUDE PEPPER (D-FL) on campaign trail, shaking hands with some "good ol' boys" outside a cinderblock building. V.O.-PEPPER says he's always wanted to be helpful to other people. Shot of PEPPER chatting with older woman, older man. Shot of TIP O'NEILL seated in speaker's office, says now that DEMOCRATS are the opposition party, and it will be their policy to make REAGAN take responsibility for the BUDGET, for UNEMPLOYMENT, DEFICIT, INFLATION, etc.. Shot of Rep. DAN ROSTENKOWSKI, chairing meeting of HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, says that the public will not lose sight of the fact that CONGRESS drafts and structures the BUDGET. Shot of Rep. JACK FIELDS (R-TX) speaking in HOUSE debate, says that "the eyes of Texas" are on Congress to see what they do with the BUDGET. Shot of Rep. BARNEY FRANK (D-MA), says that he doesn't object to the "eyes of Texas", but to the "hands of Texas being in my pockets". 13.06.42-Shot of a Congressman saying that although CONGRESS has just passed REAGANOMICS, there is nothing in the program to reduce INTEREST RATES. Shot of a CONGRESSMAN, says that REAGAN'S promises are "ringing hollow on Wall Street". Shot of financial analyst, says that WALL STREET is reacting to "concerns on Main Street". Shot of DAVID STOCKMAN (REAGAN'S budget guru of 1981), says that "Main Street wants a tax reduction". Shot of Sen. BILL ARMSTRONG (R-CO), excoriating STOCKMAN in a late 1981 committee meeting, says that the effects of REAGANOMICS have been "human tragedy of great proportions". Shot of Sen. DON REIGLE (D-MI), telling committee a hard-luck story of a farmer hurt by REAGANOMICS. Shot of Sen. MARK HATFIELD (R-OR), says that many people in Congress are facing re-election in 1982, and there will be fallout from REAGANOMICS and it's failure, and Congress won't treat REAGAN'S proposals in the same way in 1982. 13.08.49-Shot of Rep. CLAUDE PEPPER speaking to crowd from CAPITOL steps, vows to fight REAGAN'S reforms to SOCIAL SECURITY, says that if SENIOR CITIZENS vote in 1982, they can protect SOCIAL SECURITY.
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13.09.05-DUKE-notes that Congressmen and Senators are increasingly concerned that their constituents' economic woes could be the big issue at the polls. Discussion with ROBERTS/WERTHEIMER and guest commentators of the issues of the 1982 campaign year. Discussion of cyclical patterns of Senate elections, many more DEMOCRATS are up for re-election, liberals and moderates, who are vulnerable. The Economy will be major issue, if things get worse, REPUBLICANS could lose significantly, DEMOCRATS benefit from attracting more candidates. Discussion of YOUNG REPUBLICAN CONSERVATIVES in HOUSE, many swept into office on REAGAN coattails. Difficult for REPUBLICANS to run on platform of "change" since they control Senate and White House. Discussion of SUNBELT gaining population in last Census, political shift in apportionment, role of State Legislators in adjusting Congressional Districts, efforts by parties to manipulate districts to maximize their chances. Discussion of heightened PARTISANSHIP in 1982. 13.22.42-Continued panel discussion of 1982 election prognosis. Discussion of REPUBLICAN financing of STATE LEGISLATOR campaigns, building a strong base to work from. Discussion of Computer-processed Census, which ends up pleasing no one in the political arena, one man argues that districting is an inherently political process, can't be made consensual just by use of computers. Discussion of MINORITY voters. In some states, REPUBLICANS forging strange coalitions with MINORITIES by drawing districts with majorities of "minority" voters, allows election of minority representatives in a few districts, but takes DEMOCRATIC votes out of other districts. Discussion of the role of the courts in redistricting, unpredictable outcomes. Speculation about the outcome in elections-members who have to campaign in new districts will be less compliant with REAGAN'S agenda; Liberal Northeast will feel losses, no longer dominate the legislative arena. A general Conservative trend in Congress. 13.28.38-DUKE signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order information/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 13.30.30--OUT
Lawmakers 1/7/1982
Lawmakers 1/7/1982
Lawmakers 1/7/1982
Lawmakers 1/7/1982
Lawmakers - January 14, 1982
Lawmakers, Congress gearing up for 1982 elections - January 14, 1982
Lawmakers - January 14, 1982
Lawmakers, Congress gearing up for 1982 elections - January 14, 1982
LAWMAKERS # 320 - Reaganomics - Impact of Federal Funding Cuts to States
LAWMAKERS # 320 - Reaganomics - Impact of Federal Funding Cuts to States
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IN 13.00.12 13.00.12-WETA credit/sponsor credits/title sequence 13.01.03-PAUL DUKE, standing at window with CAPITOL dome in background. On program-return of Congress for 1982 session, REAGAN'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. COKIE ROBERTS on Capitol grounds-Congress honoring FDR'S 100th birthday. LINDA WERTHEIMER in telephone control room-Congress concerned about results of BELL BREAKUP. DUKE-Congress has to confront DEFICIT, RECESSION, UNEMPLOYMENT in 1982, with Congress and 33 Senators facing elections in November. As a result, DEMOCRATS seemed to be looking forward to the STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. 13.02.09-Shot of hallway outside HOUSE chamber, Rep. GEORGE DANIELSON (D-CA), drink in hand, gleefully greeting a Japanese ambassador, Shots of Congressmen. DUKE v.o.-DEMOCRATS are upbeat, think that dissatisfaction with economy favors them. Shot of Rep. BERYL ANTHONY (D-Ark.), says that constituents have turned against REAGANOMICS in recent months. Shot of DANIELSON, says that DEMOCRATS are going to take action in 1982. Shot of small jazz combo playing at reception. Shot of Capitol exterior at night. Shot of REAGAN giving STATE OF THE UNION, TIP O'NEILL and GEORGE BUSH sitting behind on rostrum. O'NEILL announces REAGAN. REAGAN begins speech, mentions history of the practice, jokes that contrary to the media's reports, REAGAN was not around to see George Washington give first State of the Union address in 1790 [laughter/applause]. DUKE v.o.-Congress gave REAGAN all that he wanted in 1981 session, used Address to reaffirm his belief in REAGANOMICS. 13.04.50-REAGAN asserts that without his policies, "things would be far worse" than at present [applause from REPUBLICANS]. Pan over members of CONGRESS and SENATE in gallery. REAGAN speaks, proposes giving more programs over to states, pledges "the means to finance them". Shot of REAGAN speaking, saying that he will not seek TAX INCREASES to offset the growing DEFICIT, says that taxes will retard growth, decrease production, and cost future jobs [hasn't been to Detroit lately?]. 13.06.25-Shot of group of DEMOCRATIC staffers, watching on closed-circuit monitor. Clip of DEMOCRAT-sponsored TV spot "STATE OF THE UNION: A DEMOCRATIC VIEW"-Sen. ROBERT BYRD introduces the program. Shots of interviews of "man on the street", a woman tells Sen. DON REIGLE (D-MI) that there are "500 people" in line for every open job, it's depressing. Shot of a Democrat talking to SENIOR CITIZENS in a nursing home, one elderly woman compares REAGAN to HOOVER, says in HOOVER'S favor that at least he was blunt and upfront about his agenda, unlike REAGAN. 13.07.34-Shot of REPUBLICAN Congressman taping an interview for a REPUBLICAN sponsored TV spot, shot of TV crew on scene. DUKE v.o.-REPUBLICAN Senators produced the spots, sent out on a satellite feed for local TV stations to use. Clip of a local TV newscast, anchor introduces one of the REPUBLICAN spots on the newscast. Clip of Sen. RUDY BOSCHWITZ (R-MN), saying REAGAN'S programs are the next step down the road to prosperity. Shot of doors to HOUSE chamber, Shot of HOUSE rostrum with TIP O'NEILL at top. Shot of congressman TOM HARKIN (D-Iowa) on floor of House, calls REAGAN'S STATE OF THE UNION message "The Warner Brothers version of 'There's a light at the end of the tunnel'". Shot of Rep. BOB WALKER (R-PA), speaking in his very unpleasant style, rails against TAX AND SPEND DEMOCRATS who are "failing the country".
LAWMAKERS # 320 - Reaganomics - Impact of Federal Funding Cuts to States
LAWMAKERS # 320 - Reaganomics - Impact of Federal Funding Cuts to States
Surface of the Earth
"We see the unusual formation of the ever-changing surface of our earth...the beautiful caves of Virginia and New Mexico with their stalagmites and stalactites, the wind-blown, water-worn mountains and rocks of the southwest and glacial formed lakes and valleys. using animation, we explain how these wonders of nature were formed." --AV-ED FIlms 1260 A: A-Roll 1260 B: B-Roll 1260 C: B/W dupe negatve 1260 D: A-Wind neg. dens trk 1260 E: Interneg. 1260 F: Composite print
Wood Turning
"A detailed demonstration of the technique of woodturning by Hugh Baird, Industrial Arts instructor for the Los Angeles school system, using one of th enew multiple unit power tools," "The turning of a Mahogony bowl on the face plate of a wood lathe is demonstrated. We see the proper use of the lathe and the tools as a block of wood is transformed into a beautiful work of art. " AV-ED films SEQUENCES: Introduction, turning process, conclusion 1266 A: Print #2 1266 B: A-roll 1266 C: B-roll 1266 D: A-wind neg. dens. trk. 1266 E: B/W dupe neg. 1266 F: Pos. Var. dens. trk.
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13.12.39-Shots of hearing of SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE, BOB DOLE presiding. DOLE says Congress doesn't want to deal with the issue, says the committee might reject it. Shot of Sen. PAT MOYNIHAN, conferring with aide. Shot of Sen. DAVID BOREN (D-OK), says that if administration's goal is to fight racial discrimination, why did the TAX EXEMPTIONS come first in policy? Shot of TREASURY OFFICIAL testifying, gives lame response. Shot of Sen. PAT MOYNIHAN (D-NY), confronts witness with a memo that he wrote, says there's not a word to suggest that REAGAN ADMINISTRATION disapproves of SEGREGATED SCHOOLS. WERTHEIMER-revealed documents show a debate, with half of the CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION attorneys dissenting from the ADMINISTRATION. 13.14.40-Shot of HOUSE COMMITTEE. Shot of Prof. LAURENCE TRIBE (HARVARD LAW), says ADMINISTRATION'S position is wrong with respect to the law. Shot of Rep. SAM GIBBONS (D-FL), wonders if CONGRESS needs to enact new laws. TRIBE says no. GIBBONS wonders what REAGAN should do, TRIBE says REAGAN ADMINISTRATION should admit they're on the wrong side of the law. 13.15.42-WERTHEIMER-appears that both houses of CONGRESS are moving away from the REAGAN proposal, hopes that the SUPREME COURT will decide the issue so they don't have to vote on it. 13.16.10-DUKE-intro report on "NEW FEDERALISM" debate-sending lots of SOCIAL PROGRAMS from FEDERAL authority back to the STATE GOVERNMENTS. COKIE ROBERTS reports-DEMOCRATS say that "NEW FEDERALISM" is a smokescreen to distract public from the UNEMPLOYMENT, DEFICITS, caused by REAGANOMICS. 13.16.49-Shot of REAGAN'S BUDGET GURU (and shrewd manipulator of accounting procedures) DAVID STOCKMAN testifying for Committee of Senate. Shot of Sen. TOM EAGLETON (D-MO), says "New Federalism" is a diversion. Shot of Sen. DAVID DURENBERGER (R-MN), says DEMOCRATS who criticize the plan have no better idea to balance the budget, but always complain about the DEFICIT. Shot of JOHN GLENN (D-OH), rips into STOCKMAN for his deceptions to Congress about the prospects of REAGANOMICS [deliberately cooked the books to show that TRICKLE-DOWN would penetrate to lower economic strata when he knew full well that it would not]. Asks STOCKMAN why the Senate should believe him this year. STOCKMAN defends himself. 13.18.49-Shot of committee at bench. Shot of Sen. CARL LEVIN (D-MI), ridicules the prospects propounded by STOCKMAN that the Federal Government will maintain levels of support for States to administer social programs. STOCKMAN defends the proposal. 13.19.59-ROBERTS-says two SENATORS were concerned about FAIRNESS in "NEW FEDERALISM". Shot of Sen. DAVID PRYOR (D-Ark.), of Sen. WILLIAM ROTH (R-DE) interviewed-ROTH says that he's talked to governors and State officials, who all think the idea can work, are happy to have less FEDERAL control. Says that there must be assurances that the States do not renege on providing services and that the Federal Government does not renege on the funding. Sen. PRYOR says that he hopes state officials do not simply accept the REAGAN plan, but work to modify it to improve it. ROTH says that the issue of financing is a concern mostly because the ECON0MY isn't growing, there is no suggestion that "New Federalism" is a ruse to cut spending. PRYOR says that REAGAN'S proposal is based on an assumption that the States can be counted on to raise the same funds as the Federal Government, says that there is no guarantee of this, State and local governments notoriously unwilling to raise taxes or cut programs. ROTH says that local officials want to change the way responsibilities are parceled out in Federalism. PRYOR says that local governments want not only the money but guidelines from the Federal Government on how to run programs. 13.24.51-DUKE-Senate is discussing whether to allow TV CAMERAS in its sessions. Intro commentary. Commentary by Charles McDOWELL, discusses the pretensions of grandeur in the SENATE, suggests it's past due for the Senate to be seen on TV, TV might force the SENATE to be less grandiose and long-winded, thus more efficient. 13.26.57-DUKE-signs off. Closing Credits/transcript order info/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 13.28.43-OUT
Importance of Rivers
"It is unlikely that any form of life would have evolved on earth without rivers. This informative film tells how rivers have sustained and influenced life on our planet. It shows how they shape the surface of the earth, drain the land, serve as boundaries, supply food and power, furnish water, and have made the difference between nomadic life and modern civilization." --AV-ED FIlms 1276 A: Print #2 1276 B: A-roll 1276 C: B-roll 1276 D: A-wind neg. area trk. 1276 E: interneg.
Tell Them About Us
"The pre-vocational program at Aneth Community School in Utah is a prime example of a regular program and Title 1 working together. It ws begun in 1965 andwas desin=gned to serve the needs of older elementary level students--young Navajo adults between the ages of 13 and 21 who are uneducated or Undereducated. the program classes are departmental and include oral english, science, social studies, math, reading, home economics and shop. While the emphasis is oncareer development, career counseling and the "wrld of work". Upon successful completion of the program many of the students are placed in jobs or in advanced training centers for concentrated skills training."--AV-ED Films 1284 : release print for transfer 1284 A: A-roll 1284 B: B-roll 1284 C: interneg 1284 D: neg A-win area trk 1284 E: Super-8 optical neg trk 1284 F: Comp. Mag trk. comp. edge, M&E ctr.
Lawmakers - February 11, 1982 - Budget Debate
Lawmakers - February 11, 1982 - Budget Debate
Lawmakers - February 11, 1982 - Budget Debate
Lawmakers - February 11, 1982 - Budget Debate
1970s - A Partnership For Children - Bureau of Indian Affairs
Woman welcoming attendees to Title 1 workshop at a Holiday Inn in Reno, Nevada. VS of adult men and women of different races attending the workshop. VS of Native American male and female children playing on playground in Alaska; school building in BG. Native American children running toward school building in southern Florida. VS of male and female Native American children playing kickball game on basketball court. Woman, speaking to the attendees, about having representatives from every area office. There are twelve administrative offices within the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Of All Things #57: San Francisco
Of All Things #57: San Francisco - Establishing shots of the city of San Francisco.
The Honeybee
ON PREVIEW CASSETTE # 210906 C "The complete story of the honeybee includingthe von frisch experiment concerning the color perception of bees. It covers the activities of the hive: the queen, the drones, dances of the workers, collection of nectar, pollen, water, propolis, wax-making, primogeniture and swarming." --AV-ED Films 1325 A: Internegative 1325 B: A-wind neg. dens. trk.
Japan--Land of Tradition
"Japan is an ancient land with a uniquely japanese way of life. It is also the most progressive country in Asia. Its preoccupation with progress, however, has not destroyed its pride in its history nor its love of tradition. The Japanese seem to have been successful in combining yesterday, todayand tomorrow. The japanese virtues of order, propriety and courtesy are very real. One or more of these virtues is evident in almost everything in the country. They are the foundation of the culture around which 'Japan: Land of Tradition' develops." --AV-ED Films SEQUENCES: national characteristics, the Home, The Geisha, The Land, Agriculture, Population, Home Industries, Religion 1328 A: A-roll` 1328 B: B-roll
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IN 13.00.09 13.00.09-WETA credit/sponsor credits 13.00.35-PAUL DUKE-on program: members of congress forego a recess to ream out DAVID STOCKMAN over the BUDGET. LINDA WERTHEIMER-Congressmen visit EL SALVADOR. COKIE ROBERTS-view on Sen. ORRIN HATCH'S dilemma between CONSERVATIVE IDEOLOGY and pragmatic politics. 13.01.01-title sequence 13.01.28-DUKE-Congress gears up to fight the REAGAN BUDGET PROPOSAL. WERTHEIMER intro report on HOUSE DEMOCRATS resenting 1981 budget outcome, preparing to fight harder in 1982 against REAGANOMICS. 13.02.27-Shot of airliner landing at WASHINGTON NATIONAL AIRPORT, WASHINGTON MONUMENT in background. Shot of Rep. JAMES JONES (D-OK, chair of BUDGET COMMITTEE) entering airport from plane. JONES v.o.-says he found from his constituents that the DEFICIT was a concern, INTEREST RATES were going to stay too high, and generally the BUDGET was unrealistic and unfair. Shot of JONES chairing committee meeting. Shot of DAVID STOCKMAN sitting at witness table. Shot of Rep. JIM WRIGHT (D-TX), says REAGAN got all that he asked for in the 1982 budget, but the ECONOMY still hasn't recovered as promised-HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT SINCE GREAT DEPRESSION, highest rate of BUSINESS FAILURE in 20 years, 13.04.00-Shot of DAVID STOCKMAN testifying, says that the RECESSION was a predicted correction of the economy, but then later says that NO ONE PREDICTED the RECESSION. Shot of Rep. LES ASPIN (D-WI), challenges STOCKMAN and his claims, points out the ABSURDITY and CONTRADICTION in STOCKMAN'S arguments. Shot of Rep. JACK KEMP (R-NY), shot of Rep. BILL FRENZEL (R-MN), praises STOCKMAN for being an intelligent advocate for the budget, but says he doesn't support it fully. Shot of Rep. DELBERT LATTA (R-OH, a chief advocate of REAGANOMICS in 1981), says he's shocked by the size of the DEFICIT in the REAGAN BUDGET. Shot of committee from back of audience. Shots of congressmen on committee panel. Shot of STOCKMAN listening somewhat uneasily (presumably as a Democrat yells and screams at him). Shot of Rep. LEON PANETTA (D-CA), says that anyone who thinks CONGRESS is going to pass the REAGAN budget must be nuts. 13.06.27-Shot of Rep. DICK GEPHARDT. Says REAGAN'S "Put up or shut up" ultimatum to Congress isn't leadership. STOCKMAN gets conciliatory in a hurry, assures GEPHARDT that REAGAN will not be intransigent if DEMOCRATS make a good faith effort to compromise. Shot of Rep. JONES, says that REAGAN doesn't seem as conciliatory as STOCKMAN does, and DEMOCRATS need an assurance that REAGAN won't just veto a compromise BUDGET. 13.07.32-DUKE/WERTHEIMER-discussion of REAGAN seeming to be more intransigent than previously, rumors that REAGAN since his ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT feels that he has been spared for a purpose, i.e. to promote REAGANOMICS. Very unlikely that Congress will go for more cuts in Social spending as long as DEFENSE has such a fat budget. DUKE intro report on EL SALVADOR controversy in Congress, with three groups of Congressmen taking fact-finding trips to EL SALVADOR. 13.08.50-Shot of Rep. JOHN MURTHA (D-PA), says that he relayed the message to the REAGAN ADMINISTRATION loud and clear that EL SALVADOR would not get aid unless HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES by the right-wing government were stopped. Shot of Sen. CLAIBORNE PELL (D-RI), meeting a group of reporters in office, says that his trip to EL SALVADOR convinced him that that country's problems are SOCIAL and ECONOMIC and can't be solved by any MILITARY program. DUKE-LIBERALS have been comparing EL SALVADOR involvement to early stages of VIETNAM policy. Shot of Rep. GERRY STUDDS (D-MA), speaking to a union audience. A very blue-collar man with "bahston" accent steps to microphone, asks STUDDS what he would do if troops were sent to EL SALVADOR. STUDDS says he can't begin to say how AL HAIG'S mind works (draws laughter), but HAIG has avoided giving any assurance that troops would not be sent to EL SALVADOR. Shot of another man asking STUDDS how REAGAN thinks he can get away with involving U.S. in "another Vietnam". 13.11.05-Shot of Rep. STUDDS in office, says that there is no support in the U.S. for REAGAN'S EL SALVADOR policy, people see the same early decisions of VIETNAM being repeated in central America. Stills of STUDDS from 1972 campaign, in meeting with TIP O'NEILL. DUKE-v.o.-STUDDS election in 1972 based largely on his opposition to VIETNAM policies. Shot of STUDDS, calls REAGAN'S view of "black and white, we and they, good guys and bad guys, the Communists and the Free world" hopelessly simplistic. Shot of Rep. JOHN ROUSSELOT (R-CA) says that "leftist-minded" DEMOCRATS [not known to actually exist] are "extreme socialists" who just want to use the issue to embarrass REAGAN. 13.12.39-Shot of STUDDS in debate in HOUSE, says he wants to assure REAGAN that Congress and the Public will not sit by and let him dictate policy on EL SALVADOR. Shot of Rep. BARBARA MIKULSKI (D-MD) speaking angrily against REAGAN'S EL SALVADOR policy of "selling guns that will be used to murder archbishops saying mass and nuns teaching children how to read". Shot of Rep. "B-1" BOB DORNAN (R-CA) says that STUDDS was wrong to try to permanently block all aid to EL SALVADOR because that would tell "The Castro people, the enemy in the Caribbean" how far the U.S. is willing to go.
Choosing Your College Career
ON PREVIEW #992073 and 210564 H. "Film and narration offer the about-to-graduate high-school student a step-by-step method for selecting the college best suited to his needs. Advice stressed: Don't wait until the last minute to select the college you wish to attend. Plan well in advance of the college matriculation date by making a thorough investigation of likely colleges or universities. wherever feasible, write to the office of the registrar to make an appointment for an interview and to request a conducted tour of the college."--AV-ED Films SEQUENCES: The Registrar's office, science, special departments, library, dormitories, extra-curricular activities, sports.
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13.13.42-Shot of PROTESTERS carrying signs in front of CAPITOL opposing AID to EL SALVADOR. Shot of two men holding large blown up photos of TORTURE VICTIMS of the RIGHT-WING DICTATORSHIP of EL SALVADOR. Shot of HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE meeting, closeup of Rep. GERRY STUDDS [D-MA] on panel, says that REAGAN'S certification that the EL SALVADOR government was making progress in curbing HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS is a horrible rationalization that tells the EL SALVADOR government that it can violate rights with impunity as long as it fights COMMUNISM, if the U.S. encourages the EL SALVADOR government like this, it will escalate the CIVIL WAR and make it harder for the U.S. to end its involvement. Long round of applause from audience. 13.15.08-WERTHEIMER-Since LIBERALS are attacking REAGAN'S policies on LATIN AMERICA and the BUDGET, CONSERVATIVES are going to strike back by forcing debate on "SOCIAL ISSUES" like ABORTION, debate that was put off last year to preserve a coalition behind REAGANOMICS. COKIE ROBERTS-intro report on Sen. ORRIN HATCH, who has a dilemma between CONSERVATIVE principles and political expediency. Stills of HATCH with other Senators. HATCH v.o.-he came out of political obscurity. Shot of HATCH in office with TV crew preparing to film an interview. Shot of MIKE WALLACE interviewing HATCH. Shot of HATCH in a Committee meeting, HATCH rails against "immoral" SEX EDUCATION in schools. Shot of HATCH, Mrs. HATCH, and two children, seated at kitchen table, kids reciting prayers. ROBERTS v.o.-discusses HATCH'S strong MORMON background. Shots of HATCH family spending "quality time" together. Shot showing the lights and cameras in the kitchen, a director tells one HATCH kid how to look at her dad. 13.18.00-Shot of large group of ANTI-ABORTION MARCHERS carrying large banner in street in front of Capitol. Shot of one marcher's suit lapel, has "HATCH NOW" button. More shots of ANTI-ABORTION marchers. Shots of groups of ANTI-ABORTION marchers entering HATCH'S office to meet the Senator. ROBERTS v.o.-HATCH has alienated some ANTI-ABORTION activists by proposing a CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT that would leave ABORTION LAW decisions up to individual states, rather than proposing an amendment to OUTLAW ABORTION. Shot of an ANTI-ABORTION activist, says that HATCH couldn't have won his SENATE RACE without ANTI-ABORTION support. Shot of HATCH in office, says it's hard to be caught in the middle of big battles on SOCIAL ISSUES. 13.19.09--Shot of HATCH chairing a SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE hearing on VOTING RIGHTS. ROBERTS v.o.-HATCH wants SENATE to revise bill passed by HOUSE in a way that would weaken it. Shot of HATCH chewing out the spectators of the hearing for HECKLING the ATTORNEY GENERAL. Shot of HATCH in office, says he can't stand incivility in debate. HATCH responds to question from ROBERTS about being perceived as RACIST, says that people shouldn't be called racists unless it can be proven that they intended to be discriminatory. HATCH says that this intent is "not hard to prove", says many in CONGRESS pass all CIVIL RIGHTS bills because they're afraid of bad press. 13.21.27-Shot of witness in committee, Civil Rights lawyer JOSEPH RAUH, says that REAGAN'S appointments have actually embodied affirmative action, expresses good-nature surprise to hear HATCH agree with him. Shot of RAUH in a law library, says that HATCH is bright and challenging to debate, great except for his politics. Shot of HATCH in a committee hearing on SEX DISCRIMINATION. Shots of HATCH and panel of female witnesses. HATCH asks the witnesses if it is all right for him to refer to them by their first names. HATCH overheard asking a colleague if that is "bad". TED KENNEDY heard to ask HATCH "if that's a two-way street", witnesses all applaud. 13.22.57-Shot of TED KENNEDY on COMMITTEE panel, smoking a cigar. Shot of KENNEDY grilling a witness who is uncooperative. HATCH butts in to support the witness. Shot of HATCH in office, says that he and KENNEDY sometimes get irritated with each other, says "the real right-wing crazies" wonder why HATCH isn't beating on KENNEDY every day. Shot of HATCH loading up at a buffet with other REPUBLICAN SENATORS. Shot of HATCH in office, discussing mentorship of Sen. JAKE GARN (D-UT), teaching HATCH how to be more conciliatory to make his way in Senate. 13.25.24-ROBERTS-introduces commentary. Commentary by Charles McDOWELL, subject of election-year IMAGE MANAGEMENT, with Congressmen wearing Sweaters under their jackets to look reassuring and cuddly on TV. 13.27.18-DUKE-signs off Closing credits/transcript order info/WETA credit/sponsor credits/PBS ID 13.29.00-OUT
The Seasons
"This film deals with the seasonal climates in the Western Hemisphere of the Americas emphasizing that seasonal changes are due in part to the tilt of the earth on its axis and the eart's rotation around the sun. Examples and conditions of seasonal changes are shown through animation and love photography."--AV-ED Films SEQUENCES: introduction, spring, summer, autumn, winter 1336 A: Print #2 1336 B: Print #3 1336 C: A-wind neg.. 1336 D: A-wind neg. track