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M 1761 Transatlantic Flight By Chopper
At the Paris Air Show, two "firsts": Two U.S. Air Force helicopters make the first non-stop transatlantic flight for a "chopper". The gigantic Douglas DC-8-61, world's largest jetliner, makes its first European appearance. It can carry 251 passengers! Establishing shot - Helicopter making aviation history at Le Bourget Airport, flying a transatlantic non stop flight. CU - Helicopter pilot being interviewed by the media. CU - Pilot holding a bouquet of flowers. MS - Flight crew standing in front of the helicopter. MS - A front view of the world's largest jet-liner. CU - Jet engine. MS - Side view of the Douglas DC-9-61. MS - VIP passengers disembarking from the jet-liner.
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 24, 1974
[00.13.03] [in to DUKE seated in studio] DUKE indicates two dramatic moments in the first night of arguments, both involving REPUBLICAN representatives from Illinois. First, sez DUKE, Rep. McCLORY indicated that he might vote for impeachment on the article of ABUSE OF POWER by President NIXON. Second, Rep. RAILSBACK came close to implicating the President in the Watergate case, leading DUKE to believe that RAILSBACK might vote to impeach, making at least three REPUBLICANS on the committe believed to have deserted NIXON's side. DUKE opines to LEHRER that the evening's debate took place on a generally high level, with most Representatives taking the high road. LEHRER agrees, saying he is also struck by the difference in styles among the congressmen who spoke. [cut to shot of LEWIS interviewing Rep. RAILSBACK. Also holding out a microphone to the Rep. is Sam DONALDSON.] RAILSBACK is discussing his speech, DONALDSON asks one more question, whether RAILSBACK is going to announce his vote yet RAILSBACK says that he's going to listen to the rest of the debate. LEWIS requests more time with the congressman. RAILSBACK expresses his concern that the White House is not cooperating. Another female reporter asks if RAILSBACK believes honestly that NIXON will step forward and give up the evidence voluntarily. RAILSBACK says that yes, he does. [cut back to studio, showing DUKE seated and LEHRER standing next to a bulletin board of photos under categories "AYES", "NAYS", "MAYBE AYES", AND "MAYBE NAYS"] DUKE recaps the night's events, saying there were six who spoke to clearly indicate their vote woudl be for impeachment (all DEMOCRATS), two indicate they would certainly vote against (all REPUBLICANS), and two who indicated they could possibly vote for at least one ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT (also REPUBLICANS). [pan/zoom in on LEHRER at board] [zoom in on board] LEHRER discusses the breakdown, 19 "AYES", 6 confirmed "NAYS", 5 leaning toward "NAY", and 7 leaning toward "AYE". Asks LEWIS for input [cut to LEWIS standing with Rep. McCLORY] LEWIS asks whether Rep. McCLORY can state any further his postion on voting for the article on contempt of Congress. McCLORY replies in the affirmative, stating that NIXON should provide all requested materials to the committee. His refusal demands action, and is a valid grounds for impeachment. Says that since the Supreme Court has demanded the WHITE HOUSE TAPES be turned over to the Federal District Court for the criminal trials, this is even further argument that they should be turned over to the Judiciary Committee. Says that he hopes impeachment is not necessary to get the evidence turned over. LEWIS asks McCLORY whether as a Sr. member of the committee he will try to negotiate a turnover of evidence with the White House, possibly through VP FORD. McCLORY says that if the tapes can be gotten within a month or so, that a delay might be in order, but a longer wait than that and the committe will have to proceed [00.22.22]
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 24, 1974
[00.22.22] [cut to LEHRER/DUKE in studio, LEHRER standing at "scoreboard"] DUKE comments that LEWIS has managed to draw a very strong indication from McCLORY that he is prepared to vote for one or more ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT. After some discussion, LEHRER moves the square block with McCLORY'S photo from the "MAYBE NAY" to "MAYBE AYE" section of the board. The consensus is that no NAY'S have probably changed, but that Rep. SMITH is likely a "NAY" vote for sure because his interest in the bombing of CAMBODIA is unlikely to become an ARTICLE OF IMPEACHMENT. [the photo square is moved from "MAYBE YEA" TO "NAY".] Of the "MAYBE AYES", LEHRER says that Rep. RAILSBACK is the only one to have spoken today, and did not commit to one position, in spite of indications that he was leaning toward voting for impeachment. LEHRER and DUKE reach the consensus that those are all the changes that can be made on the scoreboard. DUKE reintroduces TUCKMAN, asking her for her impression of the night's debate. TUCKMAN says that she was struck by Mr. HUNGATE'S remark that "the American People have a right to expect" certain kinds of conduct from the President. Says that this is a basic issue in the whole affair, and that many institutions are seeming to fail or not live up to expectatins of conduct. Makes the comparison to the Medieval period, a generally "bad time for humanity", in the idea of "three estates". Says that problems occurred in both times when one "estate" overstepped bounds or failed in it's scope to do it's job. [TUCKMAN apologizes for the rambling analogy, and is rather flustered, but it seems valid, if from left field] DUKE thanks TUCKMAN for her contributions, tells LEHRER that he was struck by the historic occasion. LEHRER announces the batting order for the next day, first Rep. WIGGINS, pro-NIXON, then Rep. CONYERS, a severe critic of NIXON, announces the beginning of coverage, signs off. [weird capitol dome rotating graphic with title "IMPEACHMENT DEBATE"--NPACT ID--PBS network ID] [00.30.54--tape out]
Shoveler Duck
Master 2087 Part 2 Northern Shoveler Duck ( Anas clypeata ) MS shoveller duck land in the water. LS of lots of ducks in the water. MS male and female shoveler duck swimming among the weeds. MS of male swmming. Male takes off, camera follows.
Wood Duck
Master 2087 Part 2 Wood Duck ( Aix sponsa ) MS female wood duck sits in a hole in a nest box. Only her head is visible. She flies off.
Boston Riot (Roxbury Ghetto)
Negros riot in Boston's Roxbury ghetto-section. Three nights of violence includes smashing, burning and looting of stores. Mobs throw rocks and bottles at police; a rooftop sniper wounds a fireman. An emergency meeting is called with Negro leaders. Alleged dissatisfaction with the welfare system in Boston has the recipients up in arms, they got together in front of an unidentified building protesting eventually leading to riots and destruction of businesses. MS - Lots of people traffic on the street's of Boston, fire truck with its fire hoses extended. MS - Two women walking pass a gutted liquor store, smiling. The business is in shambles. MS - A squad car patrolling and you see the aftermath as a result of the riot's, burned out liquor store. MS - Nighttime, a building engulfed in flames. MS - A silhouette of the fire truck and the flames shooting out of the burning building. Firemen fighting the flames of the building. MS - Police arrested a male protester and have taken him into custody. MS - Nighttime, street's are loaded with protesters, firemen and police.
DMZ Vietnam Refugees
An entire village of 3,000 people in the de-militarized zone is evacuated to a rear area by U.S. Marines as fighting comes dangerously close to the buffer-zone hamlet. Establishing shot - Vietnam refugees in the process of being evacuated, you can see the look of despair on their faces as they walk. MCU - Mother carrying her belongings on a shoulder pole and her two children walk behind her. High Angle shot - Children just looking at the camera man. Low Angle shot - Two Vietnam men loading a table on to a cart. CU - Front view of an older Vietnamese woman and a profile shot of her husband, both are holding opened umbrellas. MS - Tents put up in an open field to house the refugees. CU - A Vietnamese family cooking on a open fire. . MS - Vietnamese sitting in a tent, smiling.
The Island of Quemoy Watches Red China
On the tiny island of Quemoy, "cork in the Red bottle", Free Chinese troops live and work underground, manning radio stations. Giant balloons carry leaflets, medicine, food, and necessities to the Communist mainland, less than two miles away. Establishing shot - Red China seen from the Island of Quemoy. MS - Barrbed wire and a soldier on patrol holding his riffle. Rear shot - Two women walking into a broadcasting building. Front shot - Two women walking into the broadcasting building. MS - Soldiers blowing up balloons that are able to carry 40 pounds, carrying leaflets and encouragement to fellow Chinese who live in Red China. MS - Helium tanks that filled the balloons and hundreds of balloons flying up into the sky. High Angle shot - Medical supplies, clothes, books and other necessities are supplied by the balloons. MS - Men letting go of clear plastic bags filled with Helium, massagers of hope.
Glamour Grannies
A bathing beauty contest for grandmothers is won by 48 year old Mrs. Rosemary Saks, twice a granny, twice married, about to walk the aisle a third time in one month. She admits to 48. Establishing shot - The grandmothers are standing and posing for the camera man. Most of the grandmothers are wearing a one piece bathing suit but there is one grandmother in great shape wearing a bikini. MS - The women queue in line and stop before the contest judges. Close up - Rosemary Saks admitting to being 48 year's old, and she is crowned the winner of the beauty contest.
European Cup Thropy
Bayern Munich, West Germany, and Glasgow Rangers, Scotland, play to a scoreless tie at the regulation end of the European Cup game. A "sudden death" overtime goal by Roth wins it for the West Germans. Opening shot - The soccer players are on the field engaged in a heavy kicking game of soccer. CU - Four ladies sitting and watching the soccer game. MS - The West German's goalie just made a great save. MS - West German, Roth just kicked in a soccer goal. High Angle shot - All of Roth's teammates are all over him, hugging and jumping around. That was the winning goal. High Angle shot - The spectators from the stands break free and run on to the field.
Egypt Accepts United Nations Cease Fire
After four days of war, Jordan and Egypt accept the U.N. cease-fire. Israeli forces drive across the Sinai to the Suez Canal, break the Gulf of Aqaba blockade, take the Old City of Jerusalem and Bethlehem. Israeli forces drive spear heads across Sinai Peninsula, west to the Suez Canal, Israeli tanks rolling down the road. MS - Two Israeli shoulders manning their machine guns in their trenches. MCU - Two Israeli soldiers, smiling. CU - Partial sign "Welcome To Gaza" CU - Israel Defense Minister, Moshe Dayan. CU - A damaged building. High Angle shot - Israeli boarder patrol frisking Palestinians. Exterior shot - United Nations Building. Rear shot - US Ambassador, Arthur Goldberg. MS - Ambassadors representing 15 nations CU - Israel's Foreign Minister, Abba Eban. Exterior shot - United Nation Building.
A Thousand Nigerians Volunteer For The Army
Some ten thousand Nigerian men and women volunteer for the Army after the eastern state, Biafra, declares its independence. The government declared unofficial war, saying Biafra would be "crushed." Busses are lined up to carry civilian volunteers to the Nigerian Army recruiting center, trucks are lined up, on one this is written' "God Knows The Best - IJE-ONA" . MS - A crowd of men running. CU - Nigerian soldiers are hitting the men with sticks across the shoulders. CU - Women queue up to enlist in the Nigerian service. MS - A crowd of men walking towards the camera.
Impeachment Hearings House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 Walter Flowers
Impeachment Hearings House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 Statement of Representative Walter Flowers (D - Alabama) [00.56.50] [Continued Speech by Representative FLOWERS, D-Ala.] Obviously America is a nation with many flaws, but it is also nation with hope so vast that only the most foolish or the most pessimistic would fail to realize it. We, have, all made mistakes, and will probably make some more in the future. Some of them have be' big ones with important and even sometimes tragic consequences. But, my friends and fellow countrymen, we have not always failed and it is important to be aware of our successes as well. In all of history there has been no other nation to do as much for our own people while at the same time extending a helping hand of freedom, generosity and compassion to a world in need. And I say it is important to remember these accomplishments, and let us remember that some of them have been accomplished in the last 6 years under President Nixon, because they might otherwise be persuaded to abandon those values and those institutions that are responsible largely for these achievements and they are also, I say, our best hope for further progress. Now, I have said on many times that we can make great progress and improve our society, and still not have anything that will live or last unless we concern ourselves with underlying values. If we believe in nothing, my friends, if we don't have a sense of moral purpose, then there is little possibility of our Nation or we as individuals reaching the heights of which we are capable. We have, in the, tradition of this Nation, a well-tested framework of values, liberty, justice, worth, and dignity of the individual, in individual responsibility, and more. Our problem is not now to find be values, but I say our problem is to be faithful to those that we pro and to make them live in modern times. You know, I always think back to the Preamble of our Constitution. It starts off, as we all know, "We the people of the United States. And surely, at least to me, there is no more inspiring phrase than, the people, of the United States." Not -we the, public officials Of United States, not we the certified experts, or we the educators, we the educated, or we the grownups over 21 or 25. -Not we the privleged classes or whatever. But just simply we the people, we acting our communities across the Nation can pull our fragmented society together again. At the grassroots of our complex and mechanized industrialized Nation, we can renew the moral fiber of America. Young and old alike, we can create an America in which men and women, and young people speak to one another once again in trust mutual respect. We sharing common objectives and working toward common goals can bring our Nation to a point of confidence and well-being. We can provide a soul and character so vitally needed in our native land. 'You know, we are the people of the United States, and we can do these things. We here in this room are the representatives also, of the people of the United States, and even more particularly in this case, representatives of the representatives of the people. And we have awesome task that no one else can do for us. Let me close my remarks here by paraphrasing something Harry Truman was Supposed to have said once. "I try never to forget who I am. and where I come from and where I am going back to." And I would add that I cannot forget that I must get Up every morning for the rest of my life and live with my decision here on these terrible alternatives. I shall listen to these debates, and only then shall I cast my vote.. And I can only vote as I am convinced in my heart and mind, based on the Constitution and on the evidence. you, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIRMAN. The committee -will recess until 1:30.
Liberace Show #1, Master 101
Selections: "Dizzy Fingers" "Paderewski's Minuet" with Quartet "All in the Game", vocal with George Liberace "Tico, Tico" with George Liberace "Moonlight Sonata" "Cement Mixer", a comedy song
Liberace Show #2, Master 102
Selections: "Lover" (Rodgers and Hart) "Peer Gynt Suite" (Eduard Greig) "September Song" with vocal "Cumana" (Berkley Allan) "Intermezzo" "Piano Roll Blues" with vocal
Liberace Show #3, Master 103
Selections: "Tchaikovsky's 12th Street Rag" "Polish National Dance" "Tenderly" with vocals and George Liberace "Brazil" with George Liberace "Concerto in B Flat Minor" (Tchaikovsky) "Dark Eyes"
Liberace Show #4, Master 104
Selections: "The Bumble Boogie" "Tales From the Vienna Woods" "I Miss You So" with vocal (features nice CUs woman turning on record turntable, Columbia Records vinyl record spinning, stylus needle being lowered; MS silhouetted woman holding, hugging framed photo of significant other serving abroad (serviceman) while gazing out window; diss to CU Liberace singing schmaltzy pop ballad "Blue Tango" (Leroy Anderson) "14th Hungarian Rhapsody" (Liszt) "Walking My Baby Back Home" with vocal
Liberace Show #5, Master 105
Selections: "Dardanella" "Stardust" "I Don't Care As Long As You Care For Me" (theme song, with vocal) "Malaguena" "Chopin's Piano Music" "Chopsticks-- Chopin Style"
Liberace Show #6, Master 106
Selections: "Nola" "Margie'-- variations on a theme "My Foolish Heart" with vocal "Maiden's Wish Samba" "Liebestraum-- Dream of Love" "After You've Gone"
Liberace Show #7, Master 107
Selections: "The Saber Dance" "Glow Worm" "Blue Bird of Happiness" with vocal "La Cucaracha" "Schubert's Serenade" "St. Louis Blues"
Chrysler Cars on Airstrip
001-1 Car on Airstrip 001-2 Plymouth on airstrip 001-3 Dodge on airstrip 001-4 Car on runway 001-5 Car on airstrip 001-6 Man getting out of jet into car 001-7 Plymouth on airstrip by jet 001-8 plymouth on airstrip 001-9 Man getting out of car into jet 001-10 plymouth on airstrip 001-11 Plymouth on airstrip
Chrysler Cars on Airstrip
001-12 Man gets out of jet into car 17:34 - 18:30 001-13 Dodge on display 18:31 - 19:04 001-14 Station wagon on airstrip 19:06 - 19:21
Liberace Show #8, Master 108
Selections: "Spaghetti Rag" "Stardust" "I Don't Care, As Long As You Care For Me" (opening credit song) with vocal "Malaguena" "Momma Does the Mambo The Best" (features cameo by Liberace's mother) "Grand Waltz in A Flat" (Chopin) "Boogie Woogie"
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 25, 1974 (2/2)
[01.26.03--continued speech by Rep. MANN, D-SC] And then his lawyer, Mr. Shapiro: "I have represented witnesses before congressional committees for something like 20 years in times perhaps as unhappy as these, with passions perhaps high as they are in these times. This is the most impressive committee performance it has ever been my pleasure to witness, both in terms of treatment of the witness, and the attention of the members of the committee, in connection with the questions that were asked, and the kind of consideration Chair has shown to other members of the committee and to the witness' the counsel, and I say as a citizen wholly apart from Mr. Colson's counsel and I want to separate that, you are very impressive people and I think you are doing a very impressive job." Now, what of these people that they are talking about this co tee. It is not a. group of volunteers. It is the Judiciary Committee of the, House of Representatives and the average tenure on this committee is probably 6 years. We have different backgrounds. different biases, conscious or unconscious. Different philosophies I am persuaded that the search for the truth is paramount of us and that each has the courage to vote for that truth because, like beauty, it is in the eyes and the heart and the conscience of the seeker. This is a big country and we, represent a cross section of that country. It is with some concern that I have been aware over these weeks of the detractors of this committee, those, who would attempt to discredit this committee, for whatever motivation, those who would fire the fuels of emotion that are based largely on a confusion that exists in our country today concerning the separation of powers and concerning the role of a Representative, in this Government of ours. Do yet in the United States the people still govern? Do they govern through elected representatives? In this era of power that our goverernmental system has brought us to in the -world where our involvement in foreign trade and foreign affairs puts the President out in front as the symbol of our -national pride and as the bearer of our flag, and here we have in the House of Representatives 435 voices speaking on behalf of different constituencies with no public relations man employed by the House of Representatives, and I wonder if the people want their elected Representatives to fulfill their oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States. you want us to exercise the duty and responsibility of the power impeachment, whether that means conviction or exculpation? You know, some of the things that cause me to wonder are the that keep coming back to me, "oh, it is just politics," or, "let he who is without sin cast the first stone." Are we so morally bankrupt that we would accept a past course wrongdoing or that we would decide that the system that we have is incapable of sustaining a system of law because we aren't perfect? There has been one perfect to whom one of those statements is attributed. But our country has grown strong because men have died for the system. You will hear "the system" used by each of us but we have built our country on the Constitution and that system contemplates and that system has resulted in men putting that system above their own political careers. That system has been defended on battlefields and statesmen have ended their careers on behalf of the system and have either passed into oblivion or into immortality. We have all read of the role of Edmund G. Ross in the Johnson impeachment and how he voted his conscience. Did we also know that about 20 years later he said that he would hope that his vote would not be construed as being in derogation of that constitutional power of impeachment, and that at a proper time on some future day some Congress would have the courage to fulfill its duty. How much I would have like to have had all of the evidence and I say now we are here, we are ready to receive additional evidence. It is not too late. How much I would have liked to have heard on the transcripts, let's do it because it is good for our country. I have expressed no prejudgment. I am entitled to the thoughts, the arguments of my colleagues on this committee. I am entitled to the time remaining to me to study the evidence, and when I vote, I do not ask that everyone agree with my vote, although I would hope that before they disagree that they would recognize my role and their responsibility to know the facts as I know them. But I would ask that they attribute to me and to every member of this committee compliance our oath, sincerity and conviction because it has been said that this verdict--and I use the wrong word, because I would not through egotistic exercise deprive the Senate of the United States of trying a proper case and reaching a proper verdict, and let us not on this committee fall into the trap of saying we are determining the guilt or innocence of the President--will determine whether or not the American people are entitled to a trial in an open forum which trial YOU have not had these past 9, 10, or 11 weeks or these past 6 months. Let. us not usurp unto ourselves the final judgments but perform our function to determine whether or not there is clear and convincing evidence' of impeachable conduct upon which the President of the United States shall be called upon to have the opportunity [01.35.55--TAPE OUT]