Watergate Hearings: Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities June 28, 1973. Testimony of John Dean
Dick Powell, Piper Laurie, Tony Curtis, and 'Francis' The Talking Mule, take part in defense bond drive kick-off in Georgia. The Hollywood film personalities congratulate first bond purchaser. Establishing shot - Military "soldiers" marching in a parade MCU Dick Powell sitting in the back of a convertible. CU A truck pulling a horse trailer with Francis The Talking Mule in the trailer Establishing shot - The Atlantic Steel Mill with throngs of workers standing outside. MLS - John W Snyder, United States secretary of the treasure, walking towards the camera MLS A young Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie with the employees of the plant applauding their presence. MCU Piper Laurie shaking hands with one of the workers, Earl Black, for outstanding bond purchases
It's ladies day at Pimlico, with the 9th Running of the Classic for the Distaff Side. Pretty Wantha Davis of Oklahoma rides home the winner by twelve lengths and smiles prettily as she receives the Coveted Trophy. CUS - The lady jockeys help each other putting on their hats MLS - Crowd at the race track MCUS - Women jockeys and the horses walking towards the starting gate, an old Woody Station wagon in the background, 1950 -1951 CUS - Ladies sitting in the stands looking over the cheat sheets MLS - Horses and ladies in the starting gate, bell rings and their off MCU / front shot - Good shot of the ladies and the horses coming towards the camera M:LS - Side view of the horses and the lady jockeys CUS - Spectators hanging over the railings watching the race of the ladies MLS - Lone lady rider coming down the track like grease lighting, wins by twelve lengths CUHS - The winning Jockey
The Atlanta General Depot is a busy place overhauling hundreds of trucks, ranging from small jeeps to big prime movers. The war-damaged vehicles will be sent to nations in the mutual defense assistance program. Establishing shot - Hundreds and hundreds of trucks, Jeeps CUS - Reconditioning of the Jeeps start with a high pressure bath CUS - Mechanics lined up fixing transmissions CUS - Mechanic that has a motor on a pulley CUS - A dump truck being hoisted into place MLS - Thousands of motorized vehicles repaired and lined up
'I am an American Day"' is stirring salute to American liberty and freedom, with fifty thousand of new citizens taking oath of allegiance culminating stirring rites in Central Park. LS - What 50 thousand people look like as far as the eye can see MCUS - People sitting on folding chairs CUS - Mayor of New York City address the people over loud speakers MCUS - People applauding POVS - From the street on up of the Mayor of New York Addressing the people MCUS - People of all colors holding their hands over their hearts
Watergate Hearings: Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities June 28, 1973. Testimony of John Dean.
Fancy swinging, clean misses, hooks and slices and sledges in the sand trap are the lot of the youngsters competing in the National Pee Wee Tournament. The winner cards a phenomenal '86' to win hands down. Establishing shot - Boys (preteen) swinging at golf balls MCUS - Little girl takes a swing at a ball and misses MCUS - Parents of the children standing on the side lines encouraging the children MCUS - Boys trying to hit the golf ball MLS - Sand is flying out of a sand trap and you see sand flying in the air MCUS - Little boy with cowboy booths on swing at a golf ball in a sand trap MCUS - Golfing pro awards a young boy a golfing cup
The aircraft carrier Cape Esperance takes the first consignment of navy and air force planes to Thailand, under the mutual defense assistance program. Members of the crew are initiated into the Oriental mysteries of the Thailand capital. CUS - Planes parked wing to folded wing on the deck of the aircraft carrier CUS - Captain Monahan and high ranking Thailand official CUS - Thailand mechanic tightening up nuts on a plane CUS - Sailors lowering of a plane from the deck of the aircraft to the shores of Thailand MCUS - American sailors taking in the sights of Thailand MCUS - Cobra pitts
Gen. Omar Bradley, U.S. Chief of staff, is met by General Eisenhower, Chief of the Atlantic Powers in europe, as he arrives for consultations on the entire European defense problem. MCUS - General Omar Bradley exiting a military plane MCUS - Gereral Eisenhower and General Bradley shaking hands MCUS - High ranking dignataries and military men
On Lake Washington, members of the water-ski set out to sea on their narrow staves, for plenty of splashes and plenty of laughs. The clowns are in rare form! Establishing shot - Skiers towed by a ski boat MCUS - Two gals laying on the dock in their bathing suits MCUS - A bevy of bells being towed on their skies MLS - Two men skiers going up a ramp and making jumps MLS - Three guys dressed as clowns goofing off on water skies
'Bimbo,' a tiny squirrel with a big appetite, has been adopted by a dachshund, much to the delight of the neighborhood kids. All is fine until a flea deserts dog for squirrel. CUS - Bimbo eating nuts CUS - Binbo drinking milk CUS - Perzell the dash hunt sits and watches Bimbo in one of the boots. the squirrel climbs out and jumps on the good natures dog head CUS - Neighborhood kids watching Perzell and Bimbo and getting a big kick out of it Closing -CUS - Dog sleeping in a straw bed with squirrel on his back and finely Bimbo rolls off Perzell
Close on heels of sentencing of other Communist leaders, the FBI moves quickly and seizes seventeen Red leaders for arraignment under the Smith Act outlawing advocacy of overthrow of U.S. Men are escorted by agents (?); close shots of some of the accused "Reds". Women party leaders are in group, are escorted to car separately. Communist leaders escorted by the FBI. CU - Israel Anther (?) MS - The arrested men getting into the back of a paddy wagon. CUS - Fredrick Vanderbilt Field (?) CU - Eugene Dennis (?) MS - Women defendants being escorted by the FBI MS - Women getting into a paddy wagon on their way to a detention center. MS - US Marshall paddy wagon driving away
Watergate Hearings: Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities June 28, 1973. Testimony of John Dean
Wilburn Brothers "Love's Gonna Live Here" Harold Morrison "Hunt the Coon Tonight" Jimmy Payne "Woman, Woman" Wilburn Brothers "Take Good Care of Her" Loretta Lynn "Bargain Basement Dress" Don Helms "Winchester Cathedral" Wilburn Brothers "I've Got That Old Time Religion" Jimmy Payne "What Does it Take to Keep a Woman Like You Satisfied" Loretta Lynn "Before I'm Over You"
(On Parts 1 & 2) Sea otter grooms, dives. Sea otter eating abalone, urchin. Otter rolling and grooms after eating. Sea otter eating abalone, sleeping in kelp. CU of whiskers. Otter eating crab. Female wrapped in kelp. Male eating crab. Female tied in kelp by front foot, CU. Otter eating clams, grooms face and foot. Otter rolls in water but keeps feet dry. (Timecode jumps, actual duration of footage is 34 min.)
MS/MCU Navy SEALs in black face paint getting into helicopter. MCU Navy Seals dropping from helo lines from helicopter. MCU rowing a raft. MS getting off, pulling raft up on land. MS/MCU stealthily moving past. (Begin training exercises) TLS moving across field, explosions nearby. MS patrol craft coming to pick up team. CU Navy SEAL with camouflaged face, then final shot of patrol craft cruising upon the water.
Footage of the battle at Khe Sanh in the Vietnam War, Marine soldiers watching ammo explode then appearing to clean up & destroy the rest.
International honors are at stake in rip-snorting final heat of motorbike race on dusty track. Two British drivers, one Norwegian and a Dane fight it out in thrilling duel. Eric Williams of England wins the race. Footage of the motorcycles shooting dust into the crowd as they turn a corner. Checkered flag at finish line. Establishing shot - Four motorcycle aces at the starting line. The starter pistol goes off or the flag is dropped and their off. MS - As these motorcyclist race around the track, they kick up a lot of dirt. Wide shot - Racing fans watching the race. Wide shot - Eric Williams wins the race and the checker flag is waved down to the winner.
Log rolling, sawing contests and high-flying tree climb feature the annual woodsmen's carnival. Never-ending thrills for 40,000 spectators, who see some splashes, bouts with fatigue and precipitous plunges from tall trees. One competition involves two men on a log on the water, and the men are walking (rolling the log) and trying to maintain balance while throwing the opponent's balance off. Informal crowd sitting on the ground applauds. Nice unusual view, high angle POV of tree climber from above him on the tree/pole. Dangerous stunt -- tree climber essentially plummets to the ground without braking himself against the tree, so he can win. Establishing shot - Two lumber jack standing on a log, one on each side, in the water, rolling the log. As it turns out, the both of them go into the drink. MS - Spectators applauding. MS - Eddie is meeting Brother Jim, Brother Jim goes into the drink and Eddie Heiren is the new champion of log rolling. MS - Wood sawing contest. MS - The tree climb, 100 feet to the top. Flag drops and down they come, and Melcome Harper wins the tree climbing event.
Sports: California, Million $$ Horse. Citation, Calumet Farms' wonder horse, races down the stretch for a four-length victory in the Hollywood Gold Cup handicap, to boost his lifetime earnings over the million dollar mark. First thoroughbred millionaire in history. Horse wins race; spectators cheer. Winner after race receives honor (floral thing). Horse nuzzles Jimmy Jones (?), Citation's trainer.
News in Brief: Aerial Landing Craft. U.S. Marines demonstrate new tactics of amphibious warfare. Helicopters land entire platoon of troops in new techniques to offset threat of atomic retaliation. Marines board helicopters, fly to field where they are dropped off -- in front of spectators, at least one with binoculars. Odd situation to have an audience. (This training looks like preparation for what is always seen in 'Nam combat footage.) Innovation in warfare.
News in Brief: Washington, Truman Greets Youth. Pres. Truman speaks to visiting members of 'Boys' Nation,' civic-minded youngsters in legion-backed group. Mr. Truman talks on the basic facts of democratic government. Truman poses with some of the boys for the press. Crowd of very clean-cut teenagers wearing suits and ties. Truman speaks (nat sound), smiling, and tells them that government is what you make it.
Watergate Hearings: Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities June 28, 1973. Testimony of John Dean.
17:25:01 Opens to close up of SARAH FRITZ of the Los Angeles Times who is analyzing Republican efforts in the House Banking Committee's investigation of Whitewater, she dialogues with Hearings host KEN BODE, and fellow panelist NINA TOTENBERG, they sit at blue desk with a curtain behind them, Fritz leaves and her seat is taken by NEIL LEWIS of the New York Times 52:40 Medium shot of the Committee taking their seats, shot switches back to panel 54:09 Hearing resumes, Chairman GONZALES and White House Counsel LLOYD CUTLER