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Bear of Yellowstone
Bear of Yellowstone - Tourists encourage mother bear & her cubs to approach car for snacks & pictures (Late 1950s-early 1960s). Good color & clarity.
Bear of Yellowstone
Bear of Yellowstone - Tourists encourage mother bear & her cub to approach car (Late 1950s-early 1960s). MS mother bear & her cub sniffing the ground. MS juvenile bear in the street, male tourists have gotten out of their cars to get a closer view, one guy ridiculously puts his hand out to pet the animal, pan as bear walks past the small crowd.
Bear of Yellowstone
Bear of Yellowstone - Tourists encourage mother bear & her cubs to approach car for snacks & pictures (Late 1950s-early 1960s). Good color & clarity.
Washington Monument
Washington Monument TLS Washington Monument framed by several trees in FG against bright blue sky BG. TLS Washington Monument w/paddle boat on the river in FG. TLS Washington Monument w/pedestrians strolling along riverfront path in FG (spring). TLS Washington Monument w/Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in FG. TLS The Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge and Washington Monument across the Potomac River, seen through branches of leafless trees in FG (early spring). Slightly elevated TLS Washington Monument w/Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in FG, pedestrian tourist seen walking about, beautiful late 1940s/early 1950s era cars pass on road in front of the reflecting pool (summer).
Washington DC Landmarks
Washington DC Landmarks GV facade of building w/ionic columns above entrance, city busses & cars pass in FG. TLS 1950s era vehicles driving across the Lincoln Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial & Washington Monument seen in BG. LS South Portico of the White House obscured by leafless trees in FG. LS Lincoln memorial seen through branched of leafless tree in FG. Angled GV entrance to the Supreme Court Building.
1950s - Resort Retirement Community
Resort Retirement Community: Landscape looks like Palm Springs
Industrial Bakery
Industrial Bakery: Good shots inside commercial bakery showing automated machinery in action.
Two Endurance Fliers Land
Rolling - shaky dull and light in imagery Imperiled by high winds, which prevented them from making contact with their refueling plane, Frances Harrell and Viola Gentry are forced down after remaining aloft for 28 hours.
2 Die As Speeding Flyer Jumps Tracks
Rolling contrast dull and light in imagery Rounding a sharp 's' curve at Mount Logan, the Crack Chesapeake and Ohio Express 'the sportsman' leaves the rails, killing the engineer and a 'blind baggage' rider and injuring five others.
Roller Skaters Start South
Rolling contrast dull and light in imagery Leaving City Hall, Jack Loreen and Budd Donnelly begin a long journey to Miami, Florida. With good winds and steep down grades the men hope to average 100 miles a day and reach their destination by Christmas.
Capitol Journal - Nicaragua and Contra Funding
Capitol Journal - Nicaragua and Contra Funding: US Congressional Delegation in Nicaragua
Water Birds - Goose
(Tape 1) 20:05:51 Goose flying in slow motion
Sky Spills Death: Five Die as Plane Hits NY Borough
Sky Spills Death: Five Die as Plane Hits NY Borough For the fifth time in four months, death strikes from the skies in the metropolitan area of New York City. A C-46 cargo plane carrying a cargo of flowers and lingerie plummets down onto a house in Queens, killing five persons and injuring scores. Scenes of the aftermath. Smoldering single-family home. People walking amid wreckage in a neighborhood. Clothing (which was cargo) hanging from trees. Tangled wreck of a car. More destruction of homes. Sad shots of medical personnel at hospital, tending to the injured: doctor examines bandaged hand of patient, nurse with another woman in hospital bed. Tragedy.
Model U.N. Conference Held at USC.
Model U.N. Conference Held at USC. World government on the college campus. A model United Nations conference sponsored by the University of Southern California, and attended by students from many colleges and universities, including students from foreign lands. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt makes a special film address to the group. Establishing shot, building on USC campus, large crowd in front. Scenes of registration, event. At banquet, Mr. Scott Hanson (official United Nations representative to the film industry, says the VO) introduces Benjamin Cohen, Asst. Secretary-General of the UN. Various awards presented by actress Mary Pickford. Interesting behind-the-scenes shot of Eleanor Roosevelt in front of camera, clapper doing his thing, microphone in view. Section of her speech, encouraging the students in their endeavor and in patience in achieving their ends.
July 20, 1995 - Part 1
(09:29:31) Opens to shots of Senate hearing room where the media, Senators, witnesses and audience slowly gather (09:41:45) Hearing begins: INVESTIGATION OF WHITEWATER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND RELATED MATTERS THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1995 U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AF FAIRS, SPECIAL COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE WHITEWATER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND RELATED MATTERS, Washington, DC. The Committee met at 9:30 a.m., in room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building, Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato (Chairman of the Committee) presiding. OPENING COMMENTS OF CHAIRMAN ALFONSE M. D'AMATO The CHAIRMAN. This morning, we're going to hear from the panel of Park Police officers. But, before we do, I'd like to make two observations. Number one, we received a communication dated July 19 from the Office of Independent Counsel to Senator Sarbanes and myself in which, basically, the Independent Counsel indicates he's received the request from our Committee for the information that we requested as it relates to Maggie Williams and the polygraph test that may have been administered and various questions that may have been asked, I will summarize it by saying that he has denied our request, and we will make this letter available to the media at the present time. You will have a copy of it. OPENING COMMENTS OF SENATOR PAUL S. SARBANES Senator SARBANES. Mr. Chairman, could I observe that I very much regret this response by the Independent Counsel because I think the consequence of it is to make the work of this Committee more difficult, and it seemed to me that the request that had been put to him, first jointly by our counsel and then reinforced by all the Members of the Full Committee, was a very reasonable request. Unfortunately, we're now confronted with not receiving this cooperation, which I think would have been very helpful. The CHAIRMAN. I concur that it could have been very helpful. Maybe it's because of the need to be, I think, extra cautious, but it will make our work more difficult. Senator SARBANES. I understand our counsel tried to find an even lesser request to try to accommodate The CHAIRMAN. To review its scope, how extensive the questions were. Senator SARBANES. Even that was declined. 144 The CHAIRMAN. That is the case, so it will make the job more dif- ficult and put the Committee through more work, but we share that with you. Senator FAIRCLOTH. Jim, would it be out of line to request from the White House that Ms. Williams voluntarily release the test? The CHAIRMAN. No, no, because this apparently-and I say apparently-was a test administered by or with the supervision or authorization of the Independent Counsel, and the White House really does not have the ability to ask that of Maggie Williams, so it would not be the appropriate form to ask for relief. It really is the Independent Counsel, and his judgment. We will share that with you; I've asked for copies to be made to be distributed, But it will not be done. I think it's unfortunate. Senator SARBANES. I think I ought to say she doesn't have the test. Senator FAIRCLOTH. OK. That's what I was asking. Senator SARBANES. The Independent Counsel has it, and we thought he should have provided it or helped to accommodate us and he's not done that.
Water Birds - Laughing Gulls
(Tape 1) Laughing gulls eating horseshoe crab eggs, surf coming in on beach filled with gulls and crabs
July 20, 1995 - Part 1
(09:45:25) The CHAIRMAN. Unfortunately, you hear that a test was administered, but what was the basis, what were the questions, what was the scope; so it raises, in many cases, more questions than it answers when we hear that a test was administered. So we share that with you, and maybe he'll reconsider as time goes along. I'd like to say, at the outset of today's hearings and before we hear from the Park Police, that I want to reemphasize and make. something clear because I've had a number of people in the media raise this question to me as recently as this morning. Apparently I would hope that our witnesses, particularly Major Hines-I want to assure him that this Committee does not intend and has no interest in opening up or reopening the question of the tragic death of Mr. Foster. I see that is a concern of the Major in his statement. I've read the statement. We do not dispute in any way that it was anything but a suicide. I can understand the Park Police's feeling, as its characterization of the investigation, I think, took on certain nasty aspects, but we don't intend to look at that. After last summer's hearings, both the Majority and Minority reports concluded--I want to emphasize this-that the evidence overwhelmingly Supports the Park Police's conclusion that Mr. Foster died of a self-inflicted wound. I am aware of nothing that undermines this conclusion. I read Major I-lines' statement this morning, and I understand and appreciate the Park Police frustration with all of the totally unfounded speculation that Mr. Foster was a victim of foul play. The Park Police have worked hard to do a professional job, and such unfortunate speculation simply slows the Foster family's healing process. It raises concerns among the professionals at the Park Police. It is unfair to characterize their investigation as having not been thorough and complete. Last summer, at the request of Mr. Fiske, the Senate did not ex-amine the very important question of the handling of the papers. and documents, including the Whitewater papers, contained in 145 Foster's office. I want to reassure the Park Police that the Committee is now looking-and not only the Park Police, but everyone--were now looking into the handling of the papers in Mr. Foster's office after his death and whether there was any interference with law enforcement review or whether law enforcement was impeded from doing its job in that connection. So I would hope that settles that issue and that you would feel we are not attempting to replow a situation that should not be revisited. With that Senator SARBANES. Mr. Chairman, before you swear in the panel, I'd like to follow up on a matter we were discussing after the hearing yesterday. It's my understanding that Michael Chertoff and Richard Ben-Veniste will seek to interact with Mr. Kendall, who's the private attorney for the Clintons, with respect to the materials that have been furnished. Now, as I understand it, the material redacted does not involve Whitewater or Madison, but I think a procedure whereby our counsel has an opportunity to interact with Mr. Kendall on that matter would be helpful. At the end of the day and the discussions we had after the hearing, I think we reached that understanding, that they would seek to have that interchange over the weekend. Now, we have received an awful lot of documents from the White House which are official, and also documentation from Mr. Kendall as their private lawyer, but questions have been raised about some of the redactions, and I think we're endeavoring to find a process here by which our attorneys interacting with them can obtain some further understanding about how to handle that matter. Is that correct? Is that not correct?
Steel Strike Off: Government Seizes Plant in Dispute.
Steel Strike Off: Government Seizes Plant in Dispute. In a dramatic and unprecedented move, President Truman orders government seizure of the nation's steel mills, minutes before a strike deadline, following a breakdown in negotiations. Six hundred thousand workers fire up the banked furnaces. Various exterior shots of steam or smoke coming from steel mills. President HARRY S. TRUMAN sits at a desk, waiting for his cue. Then he speaks: "Therefore, I am taking two actions. First, I am directing the Secretary of Commerce to take possession of the steel mills and to keep them operating. Second, I am directing the Acting Director of Defense Mobilization to get the representatives of the steel companies and the steel workers down here to Washington at the earliest possible date in a renewed effort to get them to settle their dispute." Blue collar workers walk toward plant for work day. Various shots of molten steel in blast furnaces.
July 20, 1995 - Part 1
(09:50:29) The CHAIRMAN. At the conclusion of yesterday's public session, we spent some time discussing how to get this information or see whether it has any relevance to Whitewater. So we've asked counsel to attempt to work this out so that we would not be forced to consider other measures. I hope that we would be able to work this out in a cooperative manner. OPENING COMMENTS OF SENATOR CHRISTOPHER J. DODD Senator DODD. Mr. Chairman, I'd like to underscore the comments made by Senator Sarbanes and yourself here. I think it is important that we try to reach an agreement. I think we can. My own view-and I don't have all the numbers in front of me, but I think it's important. I think Members here will agree we've had a very cooperative White House on these matters. Literally thousands of documents and pages have been turned over. I think, again, looking at this thing stepping back, putting aside the particular issue here in front of us, there's an obvious-and would be by any Administration in the White House-trying to make sure, not just in their case, but precedent setting in terms of documents and what gets revealed and so forth. That's a normal and expected response, but. I'm impressed with the fact that the White House clearly does want to see us be able to work this out in a way so our counsel and someone can make decisions here so we're not left with the unanswered questions of 146 what's not on those papers, particularly if it's not relevant. If, not relevant, we can say that and move on. I applaud the efforts 11 here and hope by Tuesday we can work something out so this" comes a non-issue. The CHAIRMAN. We have two capable counsels and, if it can be done, I'm sure they will be able to work this out. I hope can we do this and dispel the open questions. I call our first panel: Sergent Cheryl Braun, Detective John Rolla, Major Robert Hines. Sergeant Braun, good to see you again. We apologize for keeping you. I guess we thought we'd get you on 2 days ago, but I'm glad you're here. If you have an opening statement, we'd be pleased to take it. Ms. BRAUN. Good morning, Chairman. I have a brief introduc- tion. Senator DODD. Could you bring that microphone a little closer to you, Sergeant? Thank you. SWORN TESTIMONY OF CHERYL A. BRAUN SERGEANT, U.S. PARK POLICE Ms. BRAUN. Good morning, Mr. Chairman and Members of Committee, I am Sergeant Cheryl Braun with the U.S. Park Polk, I have been a member of the U.S. Park Police for 10 years. During the course of my career, I was assigned for 6 years to the Balti- more/Washington Parkway as a patrol officer. My next assignment was just under 2 years in duration as a plainclothes investigator in the Criminal Investigations Branch. In August 1993, 1 was promoted to the rank of sergeant and as- signed to the Baltimore/Washington Parkway. In May 1994, 1 was assigned to the Crime and Violence Task Force, which worked the Fifth District of Washington, DC. In October 1994, the Crime and Violence Task Force ended and I was reassigned to the Central District, which works the downtown and Mall area of Washington, DC. My current assignment is as a squad sergeant at the Central District. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from University of Maryland. In 1985, 1 attended and completed Prince George's County Police Academy and the Federal Law enforcement Training Center for basic police training. In 1990, 1 tended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for the Criminal Investigators School. During my career, I received train- ing on child abuse investigation, robbery and burglary investiga- tion, a homicide seminar through the Harvard and Police Associ- ates and other police patrol-related training. Thank you. The CHAIRMAN. Detective Rolla. SWORN TESTIMONY OF JOHN C. ROLLA DETECTIVE, U.S. PARK POLICE Mr. ROLLA. How are you? This is just an introduction basically My name is John C. Rolla. I joined the U.S. Park Police in 19 I hold the rank of detective in the Criminal Investigations Br where I have been assigned since 1988. 1 have served in the cotics and Vice Unit, and I have been assigned to a Drug En 0 ment Task Force for 2 years. 147 I received specialized training at the FBI Academy and have worked on a number of high-level drug conspiracy cases and smuggling operations. I was promoted to plainclothes investigator in 1990. 1 have completed specialized training courses in narcotics investigation and criminal investigation at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, as well as homicide investigation courses throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area and Metro Dade Police Department in Florida. Presently I am assigned to the Major Crimes Section of the U.S. Park Police Criminal Investigations Branch.
Water Birds - Canadian Goose
(Tape 2) 10:33:11 Female and male canada goose coaxes young up onto bank, misty morning scene 10:48:18 Small gosling climbs onto female's back and ends up falling off onto other side. The mother stands and then sits again and her 2 day old brood climbs under her wing.
Water Birds - White Pelican
(Tape 2) White pelican preens while standing in water
News in Brief: Floods Sweep Seven States.
News in Brief: Floods Sweep Seven States. In the highest flood crest in its history, the Missouri River sweeps over rich farmlands of the middle west (Midwest) and renders 74,000 homeless. Cars, people move through flooded streets of small town. Citizens make barriers with sandbags. Small rowboat with "Water Rescue" on the side. Various other shots of the flooding.
News in Brief: Greek Beauty Contest.
News in Brief: Greek Beauty Contest. The Greeks not only have a word for it but they have the girls to prove it. Lovely is the word for the maidens who compete for the title of Miss Hellas. Swimsuit competition, evening gowns, and sexist commentary.
Easter Bonnets
Easter Bonnets Despite lowering skies and a new raw wind, Easter promenaders are out in force along New York's famed Fifth Avenue. The hats - well, you have to see them to believe them. Tilt up Easter lilies. Crowd, many wearing hats, walk down sidewalk. Little boy (toddler) walks down sidewalk amid crowd. Little girl dressed in a rabbit costume stands looking at camera. Dog being walked is wearing some sort of dog outfit as well. Woman shows off her enormous hat to the camera; it seems to have fake grass on it, and an Easter bunny, little ducks, eggs, etc. Various shots of other hats, including several with flower designs on them. Bizarre unusual hat that doubles as a political statement for the upcoming campaign - it's shaped like a record on a turntable, only the record shows a photo of DWIGHT EISENHOWER with a caption, "I Like Ike." Another woman's hat looks like a stuffed animal rooster or chicken hatching out of an egg.