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Hail And Farewell: Churchill Retires To Britain's Acclaim
One of the greatest Englishmen of all time retires and his nation pays tribute. Sir Winston Churchill, wartime Prime Minister, comes to the House of Commons for his last appearance. He will be 90 years old in the Fall and will not stand for re-election. Thus ends an era for a man whose career spanned three major wars and who was the architect of victory in the defeat of Hitlerism. Never have so many owed so much - to one man.
Space Triumph Ranger Reveals Moon's Secrets
The Ranger Seven is launched from Cape Kennedy in one of the most successful shoots of the Moon age. Equipped with cameras designed to send back more than 4,000 pictures, the Ranger made the three day, 240,000-mile trip without a hitch and photographed the Moon in detail such as man has never observed before. Ranger Reveals Moon's Secrets. Thus, the United States was carried across new thresholds in space and brought closer to a landing on the Moon. Scientific technicians equipping the Ranger with cameras. The many lenses for the many cameras. The Ranger 7 on the launching pad. The Ranger on its journey to outer space. A anamated verson on the proceedures thats going to take place during the journey of the Ranger. It goes on to show actual footage of the moon but the footage is spoiled by horzontal distortion.
1964 - Miss Universe Pageant
"Global Beauties: Greek Girl Reigns As Miss Universe," 1964 Miss Universe pageant held in Miami Beach Florida. Predominately Caucasian audience, including woman with 1960s hairdo smoking cigarette. Contestants modeling one piece swimsuits; Miss Brazil, Angela Vasconcelos; Miss England, Brenda Blackler; Miss France, Edith Noel; Miss Greece, Corinna Tsopei (referred to by VO as Kyriaki Tsopei); Miss Israel, Ronit Rinat; Miss Italy, Emanuela Stramana; Miss Republic of China (Taiwan), Lana Yu Yi; Miss USA, Bobbi Johnson; audience; contestants modeling gowns walking stage; Miss Bolivia, Olga Monica del Carpio Oropeza; Miss Finland, Sirpa Wallenius; female spectators by runway; Miss Greece, Corinna Tsopei is crowned Miss Universe; joined by runner ups Miss England, Miss Sweden, Siv Marta Aberg, Miss Rep of China, and Miss Israel; Caucasian male photographers. VO makes a reference to the Iron Curtin.
Pick The Kite-Ski Champ
As a curtain-raiser to Austin's Aqua Festival they hold the first Water Ski Kite Championships. This calls for a 16-foot Kite, a towboat and lot of nerve!! Ken Tibaldo proves the man who out distances his rivals with breath-taking feats on high. It's a good thing someone told him as a youngster: "go fly a kit..." The skiing competitors start off on water end up in the air. The 16 foot kites laying on the ground people are walking around and looking at them. Ken Tibaldo a noted skier / kite flyer is harness in his kite. People in a small crowd looking on at the athletes. Ken is being pulled by a speed boat and he is harnessed in his kite. Next athlete is Don Craybin. He is pulled by the speed boat and he slowly rises into the air, he skillfully hangs himself upside-down on his kite. Unexpected gust of wind come up and one of the performers goes tumbling down into the drink. Ken Tibaldo wins the contest by out performing the other contestants.
August 1, 1994 - Part 2
(12:20:30) Senator BENNETT. I understand that you were instructed by Joan Logue-Kinder to call Lisa Caputo at the White House in order to advise her that Susan Schmidt was interested in matters concerning Madison and Hillary Clinton. You believe that call occurred in late October. Is that correct? Mr. KATSANOS. Yes, sir. Senator BENNETT. In addition, you were told by Logue-Kinder that she did not want future editions of the Early Bird to mention Hillary Clinton, and that in mid-February, Howard Schloss of the Treasury also called you to direct you to, quoting from your deposition, "refrain from mentioning Roger Altman in any Early Bird items relating to Madison Guaranty." Is that correct? Mr. KATsANos, That is correct. Senator BENNETT. You said in your deposition that you stood up to Mr. Schloss and told him you would not follow those instructions unless you were given them in writing signed by Mr. Altman. Is that correct? Mr. KATSANOS. That is correct. Senator BENNETT. You also indicated that you did, in fact, make the call to the White House as pressured by Joan Logue-Kinder because you were concerned about your job. You were afraid that there might be reprisals taken against you. Is that a correct interpretation, Mr. KATSANOS. She was in a position that I felt could jeopardize had long- term employment safety Senator BENNETT. Sol you did make the call to the White House even though you had great misgivings about it. Mr. KATSANOS. I did make the call to the White House and I re layed simply the line of questions a reporter was pursuing. Senator BENNETT. But, in the case of Mr. Logue-pardon me-Mr. Schloss, you told him you would not respond to his direction unless you had instructions in writing from Roger Altman? Mr. KATsANos. That is correct, Senator BENNETT. Did you ever receive such instructions? Mr. KATSANOS. No, I did not. 35 senator BENNETT. Thank you. Now,, going back to your testimony, which I recognize is your perception, that Jean Hanson was running the legal department in the RTC. I would like to switch to Mr. Roelle for a moment. The law says that the General Counsel of the RTC shall be an employee of the FDIC. Is that correct? Mr. ROELLE. I'm not sure, sir. I'll accept that. Senator BENNETT. For the record, the citation that's given to me is 12 U.S. Code 1441A(b)(8)G that says "The General Counsel of the RTC shall be an employee of the IC." Was Ms. Hanson ever an employee of the FDIC? Mr. RoELLE. Not that I'm aware of senator BENNETT. Would you like to comment on the perception that Ms. Hanson, In effect, was the General Counsel of the RTC during that period? Mr. ROELLE. In effect, she bad an awful lot to say about RTC policy regarding legal matters. There was a dichotomy at the RTC once the Treasury, through Mr. Altman's appointment, became active. We were allowed internally for things, case-specific in most every instance, to make our own decisions. Most of the policy decisions, however, were vetted through the Treasury people that attended our meetings. Senator BENNETT. Thank you. I'll simply conclude, Mr. Chairman, with the same observation I made in my opening statement on Friday, which is that this Committee, prior to my arrival here, went to great lengths to ensure the independence of the RTC, even changing the law to make sure that the RTC would not, in fact, be an arm of the Treasury. I think what has come out of the depositions that we've taken and the testimony we've heard today is that this Administration has taken steps to move back in the other direction and turn the RTC into a politicized arm of the Treasury Department. Thank you. The CHAIRMAN. Senator Bryan. OPENING COMMENTS OF SENATOR RICHARD H. BRYAN Senator BRYAN. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I, too, in my opening statement of last Friday raised some concerns about the structural relationship between the Treasury and the RTC and in had view, the untenable position that Mr. Altman was placed in, in effect wearing two hats. in addition to Mr. Katsanos, Mr. Ryan, you made a comment in Your opening statement to us, which indicates that there was certainly confusion in lines of authority, and the organizational structure in the RTC left something to be desired. I'm paraphrasing RYAN. Yes, sir, that's correct. Senator BRYAN. Mr. Roelle, you, too, have made comments with respect to the absence of the independence of the agency, saying 8 something deposition to the effect that the RTC did not in your operate independently of Treasury. Everything we do was cleared by Treasury You made that statement in your deposition.
Seek Cyprus Peace: Major Powers Hope To End New Crisis
The tinder-box that is Cyprus verges on an explosion as Turkish planes raid Greek Cypriots positions in the Turkish Cypriote area of the divided island. With the two nations at the brink of War, the United Nations Security Council convenes in emergency session and both governments receive a direct appeal for an immediate cease fire with a warning from Ambassador Stevenson that hostilities must stop or full-fledged War develops. The resolution is passed: 9 to 0. Cyprus Looking down at the city of Cyprus. A bombed building burning with fire licking the upper side of the building. Fire department standing with a fire hose fighting a fire as smoke is filling up the area. Cameras pans over to damaged cars that got caught up in the fighting. Greek police blocking off a street. A bombed out home with just a burned shell. New York, NY An over all look at the United Nations Security Counsel. Ambassador Stevenson, "In this, the present flames are quenched and quenched quickly. They will spread fanned by these hot fires of fear. If that happens our deliberations will not be an inquiry They will be a autopsy. An appeal for a cease fire is the swiftness action the Council can take." Camera panning the members of the United Nations. Members of the United Nations.
Underwater Lab: Navy Team Lives Beneath The Sea
A man made Island off Bermuda is headquarters for a unique Navy experiment - to find out how man can live under the sea. A sea lab, as the Navy calls it, houses four men for ten days as they see how they will react to this strange environment. Man continues his search for new worlds to conquer. A man made island off the coast of Bermuda, 'Argus Island'. SCUBA divers swimming down to the entrance of the sea lab. Diver swimming over the sea lab, U.S Navy. Diver pulling a cable and sticking it some pipe. Man looking in to a porthole. A large fish swimming by.
It's A Gift! Bookseller gives His Stock Away
Here's one for the book. A Boston book store proprietor is forced to move and hasn't room for 50,000 books. What to do? Invite everyone to help themselves. Most do all right. These pictures speak volumes. Exterior of a building that houses the book store. Throngs standing in line outside the book store. The sign hanging on the building by the book store. ' Oldest Continuous Antiquarian Book Shop In America Since 1925. Kids filing into the book store and the kids are grabbing books and putting them inside boxes. Inside the store, books are gone from the shelves and books thrown on the floor.
Luci Aids Father: Luci Stars At Party Of Young Voters
A young lady makes her debut on the political scene. In Beverly Hills, California, Luci Baines Johnson, youngest daughter of the President, attends a party for Young Citizens for Johnson. She's the hit of the show as she dances the Watusi - with verve. Exterior of a home in Beverly Hill, California. In the yard tables are set up, FBI walking around, very crowded with people. Sign 'Young Citizens for Johnson' Luci Baines Johnson heading up a line of people. Chefs prepare meat on a outside grill. The chefs culinary skills cutting up BBQ ribs. People queue up for some food. Sliced beef and BBQ beans. Luci 17 years old sitting and talking to another teenager. Four piece band, saxophone, drums, base and accordion. Luci dancing to the music of a rock & roll band, and she is doing the Watusi.
Football's Back: Pros Down All-Star College Eleven
A preview of the coming season. The Chicago Bears take on a team of College All-Stars and the pros find themselves up against a surprisingly strong team in the first half. However, the Bears get down to business in the second half after the college boys had them running scared for a time. 65,000 football fans pack Soldiers Field Stadium at the lake front in Chicago. Joe Looney from the College All Stars kicks the ball only to have it caught, fumbled and finely the Bear, Charlie Taylor recovers the fumble. The College All-Star quarter back passes the ball, it is caught and taken in for a touch down. The College All-Stars lead at the half. Bill Wade, QB passes the ball to Johnny Morris for 39-yards. Wade takes the ball jumps over the All-Stars and at last the Bears are in the lead, 14 - 10. Pass to Mike Ditka, that was good for 14-yards and sets up another Bear touchdown. The final score Bears 28 to 7.
German Chutists Get Ready
Members of a German Army parachute team supervise the packing of their own 'chutes before going aloft to practice. They are getting ready for the international meet that attracts jumpers from 30 nations. Delayed jumps are the thing if you want to hit close to ground targets. Members of a German paratroop team folding their parachutes. MS - Helicopter taking off. MCUS - Inside the helicopter members of the crew. Air to Air - Helicopter. The men jump out of the helicopter parachuting to their target as they open their colorful parachutes and the chutists are landing right on target.
They Start 'Em Young In Texas - Child Waterskiier
Meet Danna (Banana) Morguloff who is a past mistress at the art of water-skiing. She's only four years old but she possesses a technique that is the envy of water skiers five times her age. Nice close up shot of a very pretty little girl and a lake in the background. MCUS - Danna's parents are helping her put on her water skis. MS - Father driving the speed boat that has Danna in tow on water skis. MS - Off the back of the speed boat Danna is water skiing. Father piloting the boat with head turned watching Danna ski. MS - Danna lets go of the tow rope and settles down in the water with a big smile on her face.
August 1, 1994 - Part 2
(12:25:55) Mr ROELLE. I think I also said we were allowed to make internal decisions on our own in my deposition. I am not trying in- to be argu- mentative. I think that there was a dichotomy in the agency. It 36 was many of our decisions in terms of policy were-there were several people from Treasury that would be involved in policy decisions. Senator BRYAN. Although, Ms. Kulka, you, did not comment, from the reading of the record, the very fact that you get this phone call from Ms. Hanson asking you to brief David Kendall, which you declined to do, and I think appropriately-I think there's an indication of the relationships, or at least the perceptions, that may have existed, and I find that very troubling. Ms. KULKA. May I comment on that? Senator BRYAN, You certainly may. Ms. KULKA. I did not have a relationship where Ms. Hanson, in her own right as an official at Treasury, asked me to do anything, She performed the service of liaison in terms of explaining to me what had been happening, from a legal perspective, and what at Mr. Altman's interests were and how things happened. I had no circumstance I can point to where she ever asked or instructed me to do anything other than to be a liaison function. Senator BRYAN. Did you understand that request from Ms. Hanson-first of all, let me ask you: Did, in fact, Ms. Hanson call you and ask you to brief Mr. Kendall? Ms, KuLKA. She conveyed the message that I described, that I call Mr. Kendall and explain something about the tolling potential and the statute of limitations time period. Senator BRYAN. Was it your understanding she was being requested to do so by others? Ms. KuLKA. She clearly told me that someone had asked her. Senator BRYAN. Mr. Altman? Ms. KULKA. That's correct. Senator BRYAN. My question is-Mr. Ryan, let me start with you. What do we need to structurally change, either by regulation or by statute, to protect that independent relationship that, clearly, those of us who had some experience in working on this sought to accomplish? Obviously, there is confusion in lines of communication and the line of authority here, but what do we need to do in your judgment? Mr. RYAN. I think, first and foremost, Senator, you need to appoint a permanent CEO. I think everybody here would agree with that. That's probably what should have been done instead of asking Mr. Altman to serve in a dual capacity. I think he served in that capacity ostensibly during a time when consideration was being given to providing funding to finish the RTC's job of the S&L cleanup. There was a lot of concern in this Committee and other parts of the Congress about the way the RTC was being operated, There were lots of improvements in the management structure that were required by the Completion Act and that Mr. Altman began to put in place. In that respect, he did a very good job in terms of trying to clean up some of the problems and deal with some of the issues that the Congress bad raised in connection with their consideration of the funding, but I think it probably is a bad idea to let someone serve in that dual capacity. I think if we learned anything from this, it's that we shouldn't repeat that mistake. 37 Senator BRYAN. I happen to share that view, but my question is, without retrospectively analyzing Mr. Altman's conduct-there'll be a chance for us to ask him some questions about that - in your view, is the permanent appointment of the CEO, is that a we need to do to protect that independent relationship ? Mr. RYAN. I think so, Senator. As you know, the RTC is scheduled to go out of business by statute at the end of 1995. That's only 17 months from now so there's a lot of work that has to be done in terms of winding up the affairs of the RTC, transitioning back, with appropriate safeguards and control, any work that remains undone to our sister agency at the FDIC. That's what we've been busily doing these past few months, and it's an enormous project, as you might well be aware. Senator BRYAN. Mr. Katsanos, do you agree?
Historic Flight: Pope Paul Travels By Helicopter
Castel Gandolfo, summer residence of the Popes, is the scene of another historic first in the precedent-shattering pontificate of Pope Paul Sixth. He becomes the first Pontiff to fly in a helicopter as he travels 70 miles to the North to officiate at religious rites. As Pope, he has flown in jets, as a Cardinal he flew in a helicopter - but he now becomes the central figure in another first at the Vatican. Over all view of Castel Gondolfo. MCUS - Swiss guards that protect the Pope Paul VI. MS - The pope exits his limousine and as he walks down the side walk to Castel Gondolfo he blesses everyone he passes. MCUS - Pope Paul VI boarding a helicopter. MCUS - The helicopter that has the Pope inside taking off.
Collegiate Football
"Tennessee ends Alabama's two-year, 25 game unbeaten streak, defeating the Crimson Tide 24-13. Third string Vol. quarterback Bubba Wyche leads his squad, whose defense and interceptions help mould the big victory." High angle LS marching band forming U.S. interstate insignia on football field during halftime. H/a LS Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Bubba Wyche passing to Walt Chadwick who runs to the 1 yd line. H/a LS Chadwick leaping for touchdown. LS tame crowd in stadium stands. LS Pickens rushing to five yard line. LS Wyche pitching to Chadwick who throws to Ken Delong for TD; Delong throws ball into spectator stands. TLS scoreboard. H/a Vols kicker Carl Krimzer (sp) kicks field goal (ball passing through uprights not shown). Panning h/a TLS Vols Al Dorsey intercepting Crimson Tide quarterback Ken Stabler, running for TD. Upset victory.
Vietnam: Planes Support Ground Forces
"A fleet of helicopters are used in a massive air assault on Viet Cong positions in South Vietnam. Near Conthien, Marine jets plaster enemy sniper nests while foot soldiers move in to mop up in a combined ground-and-air action." Air to air shots fleet of UH-1 Huey helicopter gunships flying over Vietnam jungle. Air to air shot Huey gunship firing rockets while flying over mountain. Over the shoulder MS pilot in cockpit of gunship. Quick sideview MS side-mounted rocket launcher firing. Air to air shot Huey firing rockets. Aerial shot from a hovering helicopter shows U.S. Army soldiers exiting Huey helicopter on crest of steep hill. LS soldiers running for cover. MS Army soldiers dropping shell into mortar. MSs US Army soldiers firing M-16 assault rifles & M-60 machine guns. Panning LS jet fighter plane swooping, dropping napalm bomb on jungle target. MS soldiers advancing from banked positions. LS jet fighter dropping bombs over jungle.
August 1, 1994 - Part 2
(12:40:40) Senator RoTH. The Office of Government Ethics sets standards of conduct regulations for all Executive Branch employees and defines "nonpublic information" to "include information that the employee knows or reasonably should know is designated as confidential an agency, has not actually been disseminated to the general public, and is not authorized to be made available to the public On request," So, Mr. Roelle, RTC criminal referrals do constitute nonpublic information under the Office of Government Ethics definition. Mr. ROELLE. I would assume so, yes, sir, based on what you've just read to me. . Senator ROTH. And those same Office of Government Ethics standards of conduct regulations prohibit a Federal employee from improperly using "nonpublic information to further his own private 40 interest or that of another, whether through advice or recommendation or by knowing unauthorized disclosure." Mr. Roelle, isn't it correct, then, that this regulation prohibits an employee from disclosing nonpublic information that would further the private interest of another person, even if that person is ill another agency of Government? Mr. ROELLE. Based on what you've read to me, that would be the case, sir. Senator ROTH. Did the Clintons have a private financial interest in Madison Guaranty, which was the subject of these referrals? Mr. ROELLE. I can t get into what I know as a result of the criminal referrals, sir, one way or the other. And other than that, I don't know, Senator ROTH. Let's assume that could be the case. Do you think it was proper for Mr. Altman The CHAIRMAN. Senator Roth, if you will permit me just to say that this falls on the scope screen in terms of, in effect, asking Mr. Roelle either to get into the substance of this, which he's reluctant to do and should not do, or to speculate about the substance of it, and I'm not sure he should be asked to do that. You may want to consider whether you really want to ask him to do that here. Senator ROTH. I have no desire to exceed the scope of the inquiry. Let me ask, Mr. Ryan, are you familiar with Mr. Nussbaum's February 22, 1993, memorandum prohibiting White House staff contacts with independent agencies? Mr. RYAN. No, I'm not, Senator ROTH. Mr. Chairman, I'll reserve the balance of my time. The CHAIRMAN. Thank you, Senator Roth. Senator Boxer. OPENING COMMENTS OF SENATOR BARBARA BOXER Senator BOXER. Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Ms, Kulka, you have a reputation as a very tough and independent litigator and many have told this Committee that in the depositions. Did anyone at any time try to influence you in your job as General Counsel here, vis-a-vis, anything to do with Madison, Whitewater, or any of the areas this Committee is looking at? Ms. KULKA. Other than the correspondence from various Congresspeople, the answer is no. Senator BOXER. If I might pick up on that, you have received letters from various Congresspeople on this matter? What did they suggest in their letters to you? Ms. KULKA. I think early on before I got there and continuing for the next several weeks, there were, first of all, requests for information that was part of our investigation and part of the criminal referrals, repeated requests and demands for that. There were also indications that it was the desire of those Congresspeople that we obtain tolling agreements from a wide variety of people. Senator BOXER. Outside of Members of Congress, no one from the White House or the Treasury tried to influence your handling of this case? Ms. KULKA. That's correct. 41 Senator BOXER. Mr. Ryan, in terms of people trying to influence you, did you ever brief anyone in the White House bout this case. Mr. RYAN. No, I didn't. Senator BOXER. Did an one in the White House ever ask you to be briefed about this case? Mr. RYAN, No, Senator. I've never spoken to anyone in the White House,
August 1, 1994 - Part 2
(13:00:46) Here is Mack McLarty. He knew it. Counsel Nuss. baum knew it. Harold Ickes knew it. Eggleston knew it. Beth Nolan knew it. Mr. Sloan knew it. Maggie Williams knew it, George Stephanopoulos knew it. Mr. Podesta knew it. Bruce Lindsey knew it. Frankly, I think the issue becomes very important because none of us know where and to whom this information was passed, as confidentiality was breached, and delivered to the White House. Mr. Ryan, if Roger Altman was put in a difficult position, do you have any idea why be did not recuse himself? Mr. RYAN. I only know what be has told me his reasons were. Senator DOMENICI, What did be tell you his reasons were? Mr. RYAN. He told me that he bad considered the matter very carefully 11 and had drawn a parallel between his responsibility at the RR with a CEO in the private sector. He said, if there was a matter of this magnitude with this kind of implication to a company, the CEO in a private sector would not recuse himself but' would perform his responsibilities. Senator DOMENICI. Does that lead you to think maybe be has some confusion, with reference to a private sector CEO and the acting bead of the RTC, with confidentiality and the other kinds of impediments to that office? Mr. RYAN. Sir, it leads me to conclude that, with all the advantages of hindsight and from political perspective, be would have been much better off had he recused himself. Senator DOMENICI. Do you believe now, with everything you have heard and based upon our long relationship in these kinds of activities, that he should Me recused himself? Is that what you just said? Mr. RYAN. All I can say is, from a legal perspective and from an ethical perspective, I don't have the expertise to make that kind of a judgment. I'm not a lawyer. I'm not an ethics expert. I can simply say, from an appearance perspective and from a political perspective, he probably should have. Senator DOMENICI, Mr. Roelle, there's going to be some discusSion-it's already started today-about the reasons for the delivery of all of this information some of which at least should not have been delivered. I think that's almost established prima facie here. There are going to be some allegations that it had to be done because of press information. You were asked in your deposition: Do you agree that one of the concerns underlying the confidentiality of criminal referrals is that premature disclosure could jeopardize the prosecution itself.? Your answer was, in my opinion, a very excellent answer and the reason I'm reading this. It says: If we turn out to be wrong, then it destroys the person if it becomes public information. If we are right, then it destroys the case or it potentially could destroy the case. So either way-either way, there is a reason that you should never discuss them. Many of our referrals arc rejected. I mean, not all of them are processed. 47 Does that summarize your concern about the value of keeping these things confidential? Mr. RYAN. Yes, sir. Senator DOMENIci. From what you have heard now, have things been divulged to the White House that should not have been divulged, that are confidential based upon the way you operate and what you think about the responsibility of someone in Mr. Altman's position? Mr. ROELLE. I'm glad you made it the way I operate. I cannot speak to what is proper in terms of the law' or in terms of these investigations. As far as I am concerned and in my opinion, these criminal referrals should not have been discussed.
August 1, 1994 - Part 2
(12:45:37) Senator BOXER. How about anyone in the Treasury, outside of Mr. Altman, who wore the two hats, and Ms. Hanson, did anyone else try to influence you on this case? Mr. RYAN No. Senator BOXER. Did you get asked by Senators or Members of Congress to brief them on this case? Mr. RYAN, Not that I recall, no, I did not, Senator BOXER. Did you ever go to any Senator's office or Congressperson on's office to discuss either this case or the statute of limitations surrounding this case? Mr. RYAN. I went to Senator D'Amato's office along with Peter Knight, our legislative liaison. Senator BOXER. What was the purpose of that meeting? Mr. RYAN. The purpose of that meeting was to discuss informational requests. We met with Senator D'Amato's staff and there was discussion about how we were going to respond to questions from Senator D'Amato regarding information. During the course of that meeting, there was a discussion about the statute of limita-tions with Counsel on the Senator's staff. We didn't get into the substance of the discussion because neither Peter Knight nor I are lawyers-it's my understanding that subsequent to meeting, Mr. Knight arranged a telephone call in which there was a discus-sion with lawyers at the RTC and Senator D'Amato's Counsel re-garding the statute of limitations. Senator BoxER. So information on the statute of limitations on, as I understand it, January 24, 1994, was the meeting which you attended with Senator D'Amato's staff? Mr. RYAN. I believe that's correct. senator BOXER. And follow-up conversations. That was prior to the information that was given to Mr. Nussbaum and others at the White House that Senators, or at least we know one Senator's staff, were briefed on the statute of limitations, and you were cooperative, as you should be, in giving all that information to him. Is that correct? . Mr. RYAN. The discussion dealt-my part of the discussion dealt primarily with the information that was going to be requested and how we were going to Senator BOXER. Can I ask you, was it typical for you to leave --Your office? What was your title at that time? Mr. RYAN. I was the Deputy CEO. Senator BOXER. Was that a usual and customary practice for you, Personally, to go to the Hill and go to a Senator's office? Mr. RYAN. No, it wasn't. I was specifically requested by Senator D'Amato's office to attend. Senator BOXER. But no one bad ever asked you at the White House to brief them on this matter? Mr. RYAN. No. 42 Senator BOXER. Mr. Katsanos, I'm looking at this Early Bird here. What was the purpose-was this your idea, this Early Bird? Mr. KATSANOS. Yes, Senator, it was. Senator BOXER. R. What was the point of it? Mr. KATSANOS, It was started very early on in the RTC's existence as a vehicle for communicating with our top managers about stories they should anticipate. Senator BOXER. How many top managers are there in the RTC? Mr. KATsANos. Are you asking what the distribution was? Senator BOXER. No, I'm asking you bow many top managers there are in the RTC? Mr. KATSANOS. I would say there's probably about six. Senator BOXER. Six. So you found it necessary to communicate with six people and put out what I consider to be, basically, press leaks. I mean, here's one. The RTC's use of the law firm Holland & Hart in a suit against Deloitte and Touche for its involvement with Otero Savings & Loan, Colorado Springs, is being explored by Westward, a Denver newspaper. According to Deloitte's Counsel, Holland & Hart may have represented Otero Savings on transactions that caused losses to the institution. That's signed by Felisa Neuringer. Who is Felisa Neuringer? Mr. KATSANOS. Felisa Neuringer is a member of my staff. Senator BOXER. So the purpose was to brief six people. Who got this Early Bird? Mr. KATSANOS. The Early Bird was sent to approximately six managers at the RTCs Washington office. It also was sent to our field office heads, which at one time included 19 officials. It was sent, during the period Roger Altman was CEO, to his office at the Treasury Department. It was sent to the Treasury press office and it was also sent to the General Counsel at Treasury-all at their request. Senator BOXER. And the purpose was to brief managers? Mr. KATSANOS. The purpose was to alert them to stories that we anticipated could appear based on what the reporters were telling us they were working on. It was not a vehicle for announcing press leaks. it was intended to show what reporters were coming to us to discuss. Senator BOXER. "The opposition of Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Coalition to Stanley Tate's nomination will be reported tomorrow in The Washington Post." What's the point of letting the managers know that? Mr. KATSANOS. Senator, I'm sure there are many times when you would wake up in the morning and you would see a story which you wish you would have known the night before was going to appear. Senator BOXER. I guess what Fm Mr. KATSANOS. It's nothing more.
6,000 Flee Hong Kong Avalanche: Quick Work Averts Hong Kong Disaster
Torrential rains in the wake of Typhoon Ida mounted what was nearly a major disaster in Hong Kong. Loosened by the storm, hundreds of tons of mud roared down from the hillside, burying houses and sending 6,000 people fleeing for their lives. Four persons are missing and presumed dead. Road swept away due to the amount of the torrential rain that fell. LD - Looking down at the city of Hong Kong with throngs lining the balconies of apartment buildings and city streets. LS - People legs as they trudge through 6 or more inches of mud. MCUS - The after math of the mud and debris that came down due from the collapsing hill. MS - Nuns on a balcony of an apartment building looking over the disaster that took place, CUS - Man shoveling away mud from his home. MS - Soup kitchens set up to feed the victims of the Hong Kong Disaster. CUS - Children receiving food rations. MS - A ling of men holding a make-shift metal tool pushing the mud away from a Hong Kong street. CUS - The faces of children watching the clean up. Children laughing. CUS - A mother holding her little boy looking horrified.
Queen Elizabeth Vacations
The quiet little town of Ballater in Scotland comes into the news each summer with the arrival of the Royal Family for a vacation at Balmoral Castle. Balmoral Castle, is amongst the most beautiful places in Scotland and they're all here. Princess Ann, Prince Charles and 4-year old Prince Andrew. New on the scene is Prince Edward, five months. And - let us not forget a brace of Welsh Corgis. Looking down on the Scotish town of Ballater. CUS - Ballater Station. Queen Elizabeth. The townspeople looking on quietly. Queen Elizabeth reviewing the troops. Little Prince Andrew - 4 years old - holding by a leash a Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog. Princess Ann and Prince Charles (who are teenagers) Prince Edward being held by his nanny is 5 months old. MLS - An overall shot of the Highlands of Scotland.
Miss International Beauty
A grave decision on the international front is resolved as "Miss Philippines" is chosen "Miss International Beauty". Gemma Cruz says she's using her $10,000 prize money to establish an orphanage in Manila. Inside the venue where many have gathered to cheer on the new chosen Beauty Queen. MCUS - Audience. MS - Screen and TV star, Hugh O'Brian (Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp) walks across the stage with all the Beauty Contestants lined up, He walks by her then he turns around and tells Miss Philippines she has been selected the winner and title holder of Miss International Beauty. MCUS - Audience applauding. CUS - Other ladies who are Beauty Contestants, are the runners up. CUS - Miss Philippines the reigning Miss International Beauty.
New Hollywood Tourist Attraction
Ground is broken at Universal City for a Tourist Village. Here movie buffs can get an inside look at how movies are made - all of the magic revealed before their eyes. Can't you just picture the thrill? Outside a large and high Universal sign. MCUS - Movie star (The Birds) Tipi Hedren helping Los Angeles mayor, Samuel W. Ordie. CUS - Jules Stein, MCA Board Chairman. MS - A scale model of Universal City Studio that will hold future tours in 1965.
World's Greatest Horse Show
Horse lovers consider the Dublin Horse Show the premier attraction in the world of horses and the Centenary exhibit proves why. In the Dublin Horse Jumping Stakes it's a duel between two Irish entrants before Tommy Brennan on Donegal is after coming out in front. It was a lovely affair, with all Ireland bursting with pride. Throngs of Horse Racing fans filing into the track. Youngsters on their steeds riding English saddle. Mother and daughter wearing the best of their fashion hats. Camera pans only to show more women wearing their lovely hats. One woman in a cowboy hat. Tommy Brennan and Donegal excepting the winning cup. He won by one second.