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Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (1/2)
[00.13.31] *See information in RIGHTS field before using* [LEHRER, DUKE in studio, LEHRER standing at "scoreboard" with small square photos of each member arranged in groups by predicted vote] LEHRER asks LEWIS and DUKE what would happen if these scenarios pan out, speculating it would lead to a 25-13 vote for impeachment on the SARBANES article. DUKE says that regardless of the combinations, a majority will favor. One interesting thing, is that the 7 southerners on the committee all but one favor the impeachment, excepting Republican Rep. LOTT. LEHRER says the swing of Rep. MANN (D-SC) is critical DUKE notes that at the start of the proceedings, there were about 12 undecided or uncommitted votes, and almost all of those have gone to the PRO-IMPEACHMENT side. LEHRER adds that in terms of debate, not votes, that the REPUBLICANS who are already on record against impeachment are the ones leading a fight to make articles more SPECIFIC. [Points to Rep. SANDMAN'S photo] DUKE calls the "die cast" inside the committee, although the conclusion is in doubt as to when it will be finished. Impeachment resolution to get to HOUSE FLOOR approx, mid-August, for a likely 1-2 week period of debate. DUKE says there was action at the FEDERAL COURT, following SUPREME COURT ORDER for White House to turn WHITE HOUSE TAPES over to SPECIAL PROSECUTOR JAWORSKI. White HOuse has pledged compliance, but not followed through yet. Introduces White House correspondent Chris GAUL to comment. GAUL says that the tapes have been promised by the next Tuesday, with rest as speedily as possible.. Says that there was a hearing with Judge Sirica requested by JAWORSKI to force a timetable for the surrender of tapes. Sirica instead chose to force an agreement between JAWORSKI AND ST. CLAIR, NIXON'S attorney, resulting in deal for 20 initial tapes, ruling by the Judge on remaining tapes, LEHRER asks what the possibilities are of the tapes ending up with the Judiciary Committee, the House, or the Senate as evidence for impeachment GAUL says this was not discussed. LEHRER mentions a press conference in Calif. wherein a NIXON admin official claimed no intention of turning tapes over to the judiciary committee. Was subject of a delay vote that failed, GAUL says that the judiciary committee's expectation to get the tapes fast is unrealistic, DUKE says that many members feel the President should not be given any more time to turn over remaining tapes, that it's totally clear the President is not going to be forthcoming GAUL says that the implication that the withheld conversations may be "missing" some of the key parts was advanced by St. Clair, citing tapes running out or "mechanical failure". LEHRER says it's key to point out that the 64 tapes subpoenaed by JAWORSKI were for use in the Watergate OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE trial, 63 of those under subpoena by Judiciary Committee, with the Judiciary Committee subpoenaing another large batch of tapes DUKE says it may be a propitious time to mention a newly surfaced tape which indicates that NIXON threatened to fire Secretary of Treasury Schultz if he resisted the IRS enemies plan. LEHRER mentions the story, says that to anyone's knowledge, the judiciary committee does not have that tape yet. LEHRER says that the IRS figures in the process at a later time when the ABUSE OF POWER ARTICLE is debated. Today's debate is on OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE. [00.25.02]
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (1/2)
[00.25.02] *See information in RIGHTS field before using* DUKE introduces the guest commentators, William VAN ALSTYNE and Martin DIAMOND, to offer perspective on the legal haggling in the committee. DIAMOND says that the conflict is part of a process, necessary, of getting beyond superficial compromise to an agreement of accomodation on a deep level VAN ALSTYNE says that the PRO-IMPEACHMENT side is strong, the OBSTRUCTION of JUSTICE count is strongly supported through the preliminary debate, and through the wording of the ARTICLE, close to the statutory definition, it's possible that if impeached and removed, NIXON could be criminally indicted. DUKE asks what is the status of the new bill drafted by SARBANES. Starts to go through the ARTICLE charge by charge, asking for comment. [THE CONSENSUS OF ALL OF THE COMMENTATORS IS THAT THE LACK OF SPECIFICITY IS A LEGAL TIGHTROPE FOR THE PRO-IMPEACHMENT SIDE--THEY WANT TO BE BROAD ENOUGH TO GIVE THE FLAVOR OF A CONSPIRACY, REQUIRED BECAUSE NOT ALL MEMBERS MAY AGREE ON ANY SPECIFIC CHARGE OF OBSTRUCTION, BUT NOT SO BROAD AS TO HAVE THE ARTICLE THROWN OUT ON GROUNDS OF DUE PROCESS. SPECIFICITY FAVORS THE PRO-NIXON SIDE] VAN ALSTYNE says that this is a largely political debate, because the historical and legal precedent for proceeding on general terms is well established, and technically, the HOUSE may send impeachment to the Senate on no articles whatsoever until asked for such by the Senate. [00.37.23]
Golden Globes Award
The Hollywood Foreign Correspondents award Tippi Hedren a Golden Globe for her work in Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds". They wish her luck with her new role in Hitchcock's "Marnie". Also present are Sandra Dee, Bobby Darrin, Gregory Peck and wife, Andy Williams and wife. Los Angeles, California Camera is panning and all the celebrities look at the lens and acknowledge their presence. CUS - Tippi Hedren CUS - Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin. CUS - Gregory Peck and his wife. CUS - Noted screenwriter, Robert Arthur. CUS - Andy Williams and his French wife, applauding. MS - Tippi Hedren receives a golden globe for her work in the Birds
Help Spring Along: Ice-Breaker Opens River To Shipping
The ice breaker John A. MacDonald throws its weight around to rescue winter-bound freighters in the St. Lawrence River and Gulf. If you look real close you can see a tiny figure scurrying across the floes -- that's the spirit of spring. St. Lawrence River An ice breaker is in the St. Lawrence to break up the ice for shipping. MS - Front of the boat looking right at the camera. MS - Looking over the side of the John A McDonald breaking up the ice. MS - Three boats stuck in the ice. Aerial shot - The John A. MacDonald opened up a section of the ice, now the boats that were stuck can get out.
DeGaulle In Mexico: Stronger Ties Sought On His Goodwill Tour
Mexico City gives French President Charles De Gaulle the most tumultuous welcome ever given a visiting Chief of State since the late President Kennedy's arrival here two years ago. DeGaulle is in Mexico as part of his program to advance French prestige in Latin America. The warm reception he receives augurs great promise. Mexico City, Mexico A motorcade with President Charles DeGaulle, ticker tape. MCUS - Profile of President De Gaulle standing up in a convertible waving to the people. MS - Huge string of balloons tied together add character to the fiesta. MS - President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and President Charles DeGaulle standing up in the convertible, driving through ticker tape and balloons and a lot of cheering. OHS - Throngs of people in the Mexican Square in Mexico, and you can see the Presidential Palace in the background. MLS - President Adolfo Lopez Mateos and President Charles DeGaulle standing on the balcony of the Presidential Palace overlooking Constitution Plaza and he will be the first foreign head of state to address the people. MCUS - President Charles DeGaulle and President of Adolfo Lopez Mateos of Mexico shaking hands with the people.
Gale Force Winds Spread Blazes
Wicked winds --- seventy to hundred miles an hour sweep unseasonable brush fires into the Glendale and Burbank suburbs of Los Angeles. Forty fire companies with the most modern equipment are rushed to the scene. Efforts are almost futile to halt the relentlessly advancing flames. Twenty homes are completely destroyed. Others are badly damaged. 11,600 acres burned. Fortunately, there was no loss of life. Los Angeles, California Taken with a long lens camera you can see the hills in southern California smoking and on fire. LS - Fire in the mountains swallowing up the forest. MS - In one of the suburbs the houses that are at risk of the fire encroaching down from the mountains. MS - Firefighters with a piece of new fire fighting equipment, that blows wind intermixed with water into the fire. MCUS - Fireman looking at the shrubbery that's on fire. MS - A garage that's on fire and you can see by the flames and smoke how windy and life threatening this forest fire is. MCUS - A crowd of people has gathered as they watch the fire engulf vegetation across the street. MS - Homeowners, family and friends on top of their roofs wetting the roofs down so no sparks or burning debris can start their house on fire. MS taken at dusk - Fire raging and just gobbling up any and all of the vegetation that gets in its way. MS - Aftermath of a house that all but burned down. MS camera panning - Anything that was of value in this house is gone. Camera pans - Footage of the houses that were burned out where just a shell remains.
Avenue Of The Sphinxes
A two mile Avenue of Sphinxes connecting the ancient Egyptian temples of Karnak and Luxor is being unearthed in one of the greatest mass excavations of recent years. Seven hundred sphinxes --- spaced 15 feet apart are expected to be surfaced when the centuries of dust and debris have been removed. Egypt A medium shot of the temple of Karnak and Luxor made out of mud brick and stone. Camera pans up - Looking at the columns was one of the greatest excavations of the year. It has been called the world's greatest jig-saw puzzle. LS - Egyptian temples of Karnak and Luxor. MLS - Excavation going on, they are unearthing an avenue of Sphinxes leading 2 miles to the temple of Luxor is being uncovered. MS - Workmen unearthing a head of a Sphinxes. There are 700 hundred Sphinxes spaced 15 feet apart are believed to line the avenue. Each Pharaoh had his name inscribed on the bottom of the Sphinx he built. MS - Monuments to all gods and forgotten Kings again see the light of day.
Sports: Golden Gloves Finals
Highlights from the 38th Golden Gloves Championship Finals in New York. The 175-pound title goes to Don Waldhelm after a hard fought match against James Joiner. The 126-pounders throw more leather per minute per pound than any other class. Undefeated Pete Spanakos takes the crown. New York, NY Camera zooms in and gives a close up shot of the Golden Gloves program book laying on a desk. CUS - 18,000 Boxing fans seated in the stadium. This is the 175 lb. class , Don Waldhelm knocks down his opponent and he gets up as fast as he can. Waldhelm wins the fight. MCUS - Pete Spanakos in the dark trunks pounding the beans out of the guy in the white trunks. This is for the 126 lb title. CUS - Pete Spanakos raises his hands over his head as he is declaired the winner.
Autos Conquer Alps: New Tunnel Links Italy-Switzerland
Hannibal used elephants to cross the Alps. Now it can be done in the family car as a new tunnel is opened that links Switzerland with Italy at the Great St. Bernard Pass. Switzerland and Italy This is a long wide shot of the Alps. MS - An Italian and a Swiss woman standing up in an open air vehicle holding up their country's flag. MS - (Traforo Gran San Bernardo) the tunnel that hooks up Italy and Switzerland, first car passes under the sign and he is on his way to using the tunnel. MS - The traffic is driving into the tunnel which is lit and has a protective roof to protect it from any avalanche.
Pope Paul VI Opens Holy Week
Seventeen Cardinals and other high ranking prelates accompany the Pope from St. Paul's Outside the Walls in Rome as the Pontiff opens Holy Week. Vatican, Rome, Italy Procession of Cardinals and his holyness the Pope at the blessing of the palms in the streets of Rome. MS - The Pope is carried in St. Peter's chairs blessing the people who have come out to join him. MS - The people in the streets applauding the Pope's arrival.
Anyone For A Tour Of The Sea - two-man submarine
Undergoing final tests in Germany is a two-man submarine that has elaborate safety devices. Not good for "a sleep in the deep" but great for a first visit to Minnie the Mermaid. Berlin, Germany A very cute two man submarine. MS - A crane is lowering this 17 1/2 feet long sub in to the water, a man in a business suit is watching with great concern. MCUS - The first passenger gets into the cut-out seating area, and he pulls down the bubble top look-out windows over his head, in the second passenger seat sits a newsman with a cameras. OHS - The two men sit in the submarine as it cruses along. OHS - The Silver Star just moving at a nice medium speed under water.
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (1/2)
[00.37.23] *See information in RIGHTS field before using* LEHRER asks to point out that the beginning of the meeting has been delayed [shot of empty committee room] and viewers should be aware that live coverage will commence as soon as the committee is seated. DUKE AND LEHRER joke about the habitual tardiness of the committee. DUKE continues overview of allegations. Says this goes back to an old issue, was President responsible for aides' behavior, and in protecting his aides, did he participate in OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE? VAN ALSTYNE says there is nothing in the drafted article to suggest that NIXON is strictly responsible for his subordinates, but it does bring up the theory of James Madison that a PRESIDENT may be held responsible for such actions if he fails to superintend, which is not a radical theory of constitutional law. The committee is not bound by strict standards of evidence in this case. The President's oath of office gives him a responsibility to actively attack violations of law, whereas law for ordinary citizens only requires one not to actively impede the course of law. Thus, impeachability under the Madison theory is not bound to standars of criminal proceedings. DIAMOND concurs, saying that people don't elect Presidents and Senators to be "only as good as us". DUKE asks about the President's receiving grand jury info and giving it to the suspects in the case, and the payment of money to Howard Hunt. VAN ALSTYNE says it's possible to conclude that NIXON thought the gift of money to HUNT was compassionate, not bribery, it remains that he can be derelict. DUKE goes through last 2 parts of the article, concerning false public statements and the promises made to defendants of favorable treatment in exchange for silence at trial VAN ALSTYNE wonders whether the false public statements charge is valid basis for proceeding. Lying by itself is not a crime, but in the totality, the charge fits into the concept of a "mosaic" of obstruction theory advanced by the pro-impeachment side DIAMOND says that it's a dangerous precedent to attempt to punish the President for lying, but agrees that in context it lends weight to the whole. LEHRER says that he was surprised by Rep. WALDIE'S raising of allegations that NIXON made a FALSE PUBLIC STATEMENT at a press conference, since it's not a crime. VAN ALSTYNE says that it's up to the pro-impeachment side to be convincing that the LIES had an overriding motive to help the effort to obstruct justice. DIAMOND says that calling such lies "criminal" is appropriate if it's a discussion of "political crimes"--the impeachment process is explicitly separated from criminal law, because it must encompass noncriminal but intolerable actions. [00.48.52] [LEWIS on screen with Rep. WALDIE ] LEWIS asks about the prospects for a vote by the end of the night. WALDIE says that he's not sure what's happening, and the prospects for getting through are dim, but the "lawyer business" has prevented getting down to substance. LEWIS asks if it's right that Rep. WIGGINS is going to introduce motions to strike at all 9 parts of the article. Asks WALDIE to explain this for the public. WALDIE says that this means an effort to remove from discussion the allegations. The main hazard of this is that for each motion, every member gets 5 minutes of debate, which adds up to a long time. LEWIS asks what the REPUBLICAN minority has to gain. WALDIE says that they perhaps hope to provoke irritation and partisanship that might cast aspersion on the committee and delegitimize the impeachment resolution. [00.51.20]
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (1/2)
[00.51.20] *See information in RIGHTS field before using* [LEWIS with Rep. WALDIE] LEWIS asks WALDIE about the PRO-NIXON charge that the PRO-IMPEACHMENT side is denying NIXON due process by withholding the exact charges from him until his trial. WALDIE says it's not true, NIXON'S ATTORNEY has been present for all of the committee's proceedings, a report based on the allegaitons will go both to the President and the House, which will be highly specific. The argument is disingenuous. LEWIS says that many people wonder why Chairman RODINO would allow such tactics and behavior on his committee. WALDIE says that RODINO is a very fair man and doesn't want to seem partisan or heavyhanded. The minority is thus able to abuse the chair's tolerance. He supports the Chair's style of conducting the hearings. LEWIS asks whether this is going to turn into a war of attrition WALDIE says that reason wil sooner than later win out, and the debate should return to the evidence tomorrow [LEHRER in studio, screen shows members arriving at committee bench] LEHRER says they are waiting for the meeting to start, says that he is glad for DUKE to have convinced him to scale back his conviction that an ARTICLE would be drafted by the end of the night to :"may". Laughs all around. It looks like there will be a struggle. DUKE says that in his experience as a Capitol reporter, a bill took three months of debate in committee before it could be sent to the floor for a vote. Don't be sure that the resolution will be easy. DUKE asks the guests if they think the committee has proceeded in a proper way and done a good job, considering that no impeachment has been considered since 1936. VAN ALSTYNE says that it's academically chic to criticize Congress, but that the committee has been very professional, starting with the Chair's evenhandedness. Also, the character of counsel is shown to be fine. DIAMOND says that he is a fan of Congress, and that most criticisms of "do-nothing" stem from the Congress doing something contrary to the wishes of the observer. Says the proceedings are starting to reflect constituencies' wishes, etd. DUKE asks if it is true that 19th C. Congresses were more forceful and active, that many great laws once originated in Congress, but now Congress waits for the President's recommendations? DIAMOND says the problem is the great increase in government at all levels, which are actually a juncture of Congress and the Executive, giving Congress an interpenetration into Executive functions. LEHRER ASKS about the effect of TELEVISION on the committee. VAN ALSTYNE says there are some obvious effects, that some of the debate is grandstanding and repetitious, but a feedback is important, in terms of opinion, and that it is therefore proper, overall DUKE mentions that NIXON claimed not to have been watching, only out of force of habit. [01.03.53--TAPE OUT] p
Impeachment Hearings: House Judiciary Committee, July 26, 1974 (2/2)
[01.03.37] *See information in RIGHTS field before using* [DUKE AND LEHRER in studio, discussing the impact of TV on hearings] DIAMOND states that there is proof that televising does affect the process, he can't say for good or ill, but the chance to watch the proceedings makes him feel good about the television coverage. As for the public, he wonders whether the result is info overload for the public, grandstanding by the members, or public education. VAN ALSTYNE says he favors televising the next proceedings, that TV tends more to induce thoughtfulness in the members. LEHRER asks about the need for the hearing to be seen as fair to be legitimate. DIAMOND says that this dynamic is an important check on the committee LEHRER asks DUKE for a comparison of televised/nontelevised hearings. Says that the Senate has always favored and welcomed television, the House has been less so, possibly for fear of grandstanding. [screen shows LEWIS with Rep. WIGGINS at Capitol] LEWIS asks WIGGINS about his plans for the night, to which he says "endure". Seriously, he will seek to introduce a motion to strike, for the purpose of forcing the Pro-Impeachment side to deliver some specifics on the charges LEWIS says that surely after all this time WIGGINS already knows the facts. Isn't it really a delay effort? WIGGINS denies this, claims there are serious legal questions, i.e. there must be a "policy" of the President that can be documented before the acts of others can be used against the President. LEWIS asks whether all of this won't be in the report? WIGGINS says that they don't want to vote on concepts and delegate the task of providing facts to staff. LEWIS says he doesn't have the votes, what does he expect to gain? WIGGINS says he wants to make some of the knee-jerk impeachment DEMOCRATS reflect on the charges. [LEHRER in studio] LEHRER reminds that the issue at hand is the substitute ARTICLE charging OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE written by Rep. PAUL SARBANES [clip of SARBANES defending his article against the charge of nonspecificity, saying that NIXON'S counsel has been there all along, the report will supplement the charges in detail, and that NIXON is not on trial until the matter reaches the Senate.] [LEHRER in studio] [cut RODINO at chair, speaking with Rep. RAILSBACK, conferring--shot of REPUBLICAN MEMBERS] [01.16.00] h
Liberace Show #59, Master 508
Selections: "La Cucaracha Boogie" "Danny Boy" "Theme From Moulin Rouge" with vocal "Polish National Dance" featuring Polish dancers "Star of India" "Side By Side": Liberace and friends perform "Side by Side"; nationally stereotyped friends include an Irish cop, two Spanish dancers, an Indian in a turban, and a Polish waitress; BG of a near-perfect sky.
Liberace Show #60, Master 507
Selections: THANKSGIVING SHOW "Turkey in the Straw" "Shine On Harvest Moon" "Bless This House" with vocal "The Maiden's Wish" "The Ritual Firedance" with dancing Indian "Come On A My House" with vocal
Liberace Show #61, Master 509
Selections: "I Want My Mama" "I Love You Truly" with vocal and the Norman Luboff Choir "Dark Eyes" "I'd Never Forgive Myself" with vocal "Waltz in C Sharp Minor" (Chopin) "12th Street Rag" with a marionette of Liberace (!) Features silly superimposition MSs of a marionette of Liberace accompanying the maestro on piano; the puppet's piano starts to smoke, insinuating he's playing so fast he's starting a fire.
Liberace Show #62, Master 510
Selections: "Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter" with vocal "Love Letters" "P.S. I Love You" with vocal "Second Concerto in A Minor" (Liszt) "Typewriter Song" AFTER THE CLOSING THEME IS LIBERACE IN A POLIO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Liberace Show #63, Master 511
Selections: Liberace introduces his brother, George Liberace. At his brother's behest, George plays something "real schmaltzy" on violin. Liberace introduces the string section: Truman "Dad" Boardman (sp); Emil Briano (sp); Walter Borzella (sp). Liberace and strings perform together. Nice closing shot of Lib and George smiling. "Harp Etude" (Chopin) with harpist Marilyn Hanke (sp) "All of a Sudden, My Heart Sings" (piano and vocal by Liberace, violin solo by George Liberace) "April in Portugal" featuring Maury Burkov (sp) on flute, Allen Roos (sp) on mandolin Liberace introduces Gordon Robinson. "Rachmaninov Fantasy" featuring Arthur Caffdin (sp) on cello "Hot Jazz Jam"
Raptors - Bald Eagle
TAPE 1 02:56:49 Adult Bald Eagle flies and catches Rainbow Trout 02:57:16 Eagle eats fish and is harrassed by ravens
Raptors - Marsh Hawk ( Northern Harrier )
TAPE 1 03:01:37 Male Northern Harrier or Hawk flying and hunting
Raptors - Red Tailed Hawk
TAPE 1 03:03:37 Dark Phase Red-Tailed Hawk perched 03:04:00 Immature Dark Phase Red-Tailed Hawk landing in bush