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August 2, 1994 - Part 8
(19:15:24) Let me, Mr. Altman, ask you, are you familiar with the standard set forth in Executive Order Number 12674 issued on April 12, 1989, as the basis for the standard of conduct regulations for Executive Branch employees which states, "employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance they are violating the 475 law or the ethical standards promulgated pursuant to this order." Are you familiar with that? Mr. ALTMAN. I know of it, Senator, yes. Senator ROTH. Now, the underlying regulations governing Executive Branch employees standards of conduct state, "employees shall endeavor to avoid any actions creating the appearance that they are violating the law or the ethical standards set forth in this part. Whether particular circumstances create an a appearance that the law or these standards have been violated shall be determined from the perspective of a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts." Now, Mr. Altman, let's assume we're reasonable people and take a look at the relevant facts. You are a personal friend of the Clintons, are you not? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, sir. Senator ROTH. Your friendship with President Clinton dates back to our days as college classmates; is that correct? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, sir. Senator ROTH. You've maintained that friendship wiht the Clintons in the years since college; is that true? Mr. ALTMAN. We didn't have much contact in between college and mid- 1991, but we're friends. Senator ROTH. So I think that, Mr. Altman, a reasonable person with knowledge of the relevant facts would fairly hold you to have a personal relationship with the Clintons which you have already agreed that you do? Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, Senator. Senator ROTH. Now, Mr. Altman, given your ]on time close personal relationship with the Clintons, given the Clintons' personal interest in the Madison/Whitewater matter, shouldn't you have disqualified yourself immediately from making any decision concerning Madison Guaranty , wouldn't that have been the common sense, correct thing to have done? Mr. ALTMAN. Senator, I've said earlier that in hindsight I should have recused myself at the outset of the time I was thinking about it, around February 1 or 2, but I was advised beforehand that there was no legal or ethical requirement to recuse, And then afterwards, I sought those opinions in writing and I received two opinions in writing, one from the RTC Ethics Officer and one from the Treasury Ethics Officer, which confirmed in writing two things: The first is there is no legal or ethical requirement to recuse, and the second is that recusal decisions typically aren't taken until a matter is ready for decision. And that one wasn't. Now, the Office of Government Ethics Report on Sunday raises questions about whether my decision to recuse had a sound foundation It's skeptical about my decision to recuse. All I'm trying to say is it wasn't an easy decision. What I think I did right was to instruct the RTC, instruct Ms. Kulka specifically that she would be Making all decisions on the case, not me, and to advise the White House of that. So my position is I was de -facto recused, I had withdrawn. You are right, I should have executed a formal recusal earlier than I ',did, but I think in terms of substance, I bad withdrawn, and that was the more important thing to do. 476 Senator ROTH. Well, in fact a whole cast of senior Treasury offi- cials recommended that you disqualify yourself. I think these in- eluded Jean Hanson and Josh Steiner 7 the General Counsel and Chief of Staff for the Treasury Department. Ellen Kulka, RTC Gen- eral Counsel, testified that she found it difficult to understand why you would put yourself in this impossible position. And of course, even the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary Bentsen, agreed with this decision by stating that it sounded to him like this was something that you had to do; isn't that correct?
Cleveland 27 Baltimore 0
The Baltimore Colts came galloping into Cleveland expecting to romp right home again with the Pro football title. The Browns had different ideas! Sparked by Frank Ryan who threw three touchdown passes to Gary Collins - and the running of Jim Brown, the Cleveland team clobbers the favored Colts. 27 to 0. To the hometown fans that's "doing it up Brown" - Cleveland Browns, that is. Cleveland, Ohio High wide angle shot of the Cleveland, Ohio stadium filled to the brim with sports fans. Brown's QB Frank Ryan throws a short pass that is picked up by Jim Brown. The kicker comes out Lou Groza and puts 3 big points on the score board. Jim Brown picks up the pass and picks up 46 yards for Cleveland before the Colts can stop him. Ryan passes the ball to Gary Collins in the end zone and picks up 6 to put on the score board. Cleveland Brown fans jumping, screaming and applauding. A reverse to Paul Warfield he fumbles but a quick recovery and he's on his way, one of the Colts stops him. Ryan passes the ball once more to Collins, he catches it and brings it home, touchdown! Cleveland's football fans having a ball and enjoying the game. Ryan passes the ball to Warfield and it's another touchdown! Lou Groza comes out and kicks his second field goal of the game and the Cleveland Brown's become the champs 27 to nothing. How sweet it is.
Strike Loss Rises: Dock Walkout Cost 25 Million A Day
Footage is damaged The East Coast longshoremen's strike that has paralyzed shipping from Maine to Texas is costing an estimated $25,000,000 a day as the piers lie idle. 60,000 workers walked out after rejecting a contract and the seamen's union's have refused to cross picket lines, tying up all U.S. flag ships at their piers. A deserted dock. A ship docked with nothing moving around it. Outside of a warehouse where huge crates are piled. A truck driving on the pier. Parked cars. A docked Cruise Ship with people disembarking. Passengers moving around their own luggage on hand trucks. A woman wearing a mink coat and hat looking irritated and very unhappy about the inconvenience of caring for her own luggage. An American ship sitting idle honoring the long shore man strike. The cruise ship the Argentina docked with a skeleton crew, it's cruise with 180 passengers was canceled due to the strike. Deserted parts of the Cruise Ship.
Honor "Guns Of August" Author
Footage is damaged Barbara Tuchman is honored by fellow Pulitzer Prize winners as she is the guest of the Women's National Press Club. Her best seller has been made into a definitive narrative of World War 1, incorporating rare film footage never before shown. Pulitzer Prize winners posing for a picture honoring on of their own , Barbara Tuchman. Writer, Alan Drury, Maryanne Oldenburg and Barbara Tuchman. People sitting around luncheon tables. A long oblong table with Pulitzer Prize winners and authors. Nathan Crow and Alan Dulles former CIA chief sitting at a table. Everyone seated at the tables enjoying their lunch.
Honor Will Rogers Hospital Fund Raiser
Footage is damaged The entertainment industry's own hospital named for Will Rogers is to expand still further. Samuel Rosen, Treasurer, and Ned Depinet, President of the Memorial Fund, honor Mrs. Winston Guest and Mrs. Herbert Sheftel for their work in raising more than $100,000 for a new medical and research library at the facility in Saranac Lake, New York. A bronze statue of Will Rogers. Photographers taking pictures. Samuel Rosen gives medallions to Mrs. Winston Guest and Mrs. Herbert Sheftel for raising funds at a movie premiere. Ned Depinet holding a little bronze statue of Will Rogers.
Pro Bowl - West 34 - East 14
Footage is damaged The grand climax of the pro football season at Los Angeles, the West All-Stars take on the East and run over them roughshod. The combination of Quarterback Fran Tarkenton and pass receiver Terr Barr proves invincible and the West swamps the East- 34 to 14. The all Pro West All Stars football players taken on the East All Pro football players. Fran Tarkenton gets off a pass to Tommy Mason for 45 yards. Fran Tarkenton teams up with Terry Barr and the play is good for 35 yards. Bill Brown goes over the goal line for the West, leading the East 10 to 0. Fran Tarkenton throws a pass and it is intercepted by Mel Renfro and he takes the ball 47 yards. Fran Tarkenton throws the ball for 39 yards to Mel Rentro. From the 2 yard line its a pitch from Tarkenton to Brown and he carries it home for a touchdown. Johnny Unitas comes in and he picks up where Fran Tarkenton left off. Lenny Moore goes over for another TD score, and the East gets swamped.
World Pays Tribute to Churchill
Footage is damaged. In his sunset years, Sir Winston Spencer Churchill was confined to his London home at 28 Hyde Park Gate and it was here that the eyes of the world turned. Through his writings and his many immortal phrases, the name Churchill will continue to ring down the corridors of time. We, here and now, were privileged to know his greatness - the greatness that is summarized in this pictorial record of an unparalleled career from his birth at Blenheim Castle to his fading years at Hyde Park Gate.
Death From The Sky: 30 Die As Plane Dives Into Homes
Same as catalog # 529414 Footage is damaged. Shattered homes and wreckage mark the site of a disaster from the skies. 23 neighborhood residents in northeast Wichita, Kansas and 7 crewmen died when a tanker plane crashed shortly after take-off. 10 children were among the dead and 200 people had their homes destroyed or damaged. The cause of the disaster may never be known. A neighborhood scene that resembles a war zone. Homes and cars are totally destroyed. A house that has been totally smashed to the ground smoldering, inspectors walking around. An agent looking at the remains of a car, the back fender and rear tire. Firemen spraying their hoses on the smoldering remains of a home. The framed out remains of a burnt out house. Firemen digging around the ashes of a home. Two men carrying the remains of a body. MS - Homes burnt out, nothing left but some frame work.
Ship Ahoy! Boat Show Sails Into New York
Footage is damaged. Ignore the snow and the sleet in New York. They're hoisting the fair weather signals. Why not? With the boat show on deck ignore winter for a few hours and bask in the warmth of your imagination. If you don't see a boat to your liking - it can mean only one thing. It hasn't been built yet! People walking in New York City streets covered with snow. Exterior shot - Marquee 'Motor Boat Show' people queuing in line to have a look at the boats. Interior of Convention Center - Boats lined up, wall to wall. Interior shot - Cabin cruser. One man submarine and there's a Navy lady sitting inside. People walking among the sail boats.
August 2, 1994 - Part 8
(19:20:25) Mr. ALTMAN. Well, only 3 weeks passed between the beginning and the end, and it wasn't an easy decision. I should have done it at the beginning, but I don't think it's surprising to have taken 3 weeks on a relatively complex decision like that. Senator ROTH. Mr. Altman, you testified in your deposition that the White House staff did not have a position on the issue of your recusal; is that correct? Mr. ALTMAN. I think what I said was that no one asked me not to recuse, no one told me it was unacceptable, no one said please don't do it. I believe that the chronology that Mr. Cutler released based on his interviews of all of the participants was such that they all said it was understood that it was my decision to make it and it was a personal decision. Senator ROTH. Now, in Margaret Williams' deposition, she states that she told you at this meeting, and I quote: I said, Wen, if you're going to accept whatever recommendations they give you, why should you recuse. And then I kind of launched into this thing about everybody in the world was recusing and you know you're a person of integrity plus you're going to take the recommendations of staff anyway, so why bother, Do you recall this statement being made by Ms. Williams? Mr. ALTMAN. I did not recall that until I saw it, I think in Mr. Cutler's chronology, but she may well have said that. Senator ROTH. And Jean Hanson stated in her deposition about this issue that Mr. Nussbaum, in your presence and Ms. Hanson's, argued that a fairer result would be obtained if Altman did not recuse himself and Altman agreed to consider the issue overnight. She goes on, and I quote: I recall Mr. Nussbaum saying that he thought that if Mr. Altman did not recuse himself, that it would impose discipline on the process to obtain a fairer result and I recall Mr. Altman saying he would think about it overnight and Mr. Nussbaum saying that's all we can ask. Do you recall such a statement by Mr. Nussbaum? Mr. ALTMAN. I don't precisely recall it, but be might have said it, but what I did say again in the meeting, and I remember directing myself to Mr. Nussbaum, was that the RTC General Counsel would be making the decisions on this matter. And I said that unequivocally, and I don't think there is any question but that they understood it. Senator ROTH. It does sound to me that at least two members of the White House staff bad strong opinions about whether you should disqualify yourself from the Madison Guaranty referrals. Mr. ALTMAN. But, Senator, I think, if I can say, the most important point is that I never played any role for that meeting or after that meeting at any time in any decisions relating to Madison. So 477 the meeting had no effect on my role relative to Madison. I had reinvolved myself and I stayed removed. Senator ROTH. Let me turn to the RTUs written response to Banking Committee questions following the February 24 hearing stating it is the policy of RTC not to disclose criminal referrals or information about their preparation on an institution- specific basis. Mr. Altman, are you aware of that policy? Mr. ALTMAN. I'm aware of it now, Senator. Senator ROTH. Were you not aware of it earlier? Mr. ALTMAN. Well, I don't know if I was aware precisely of the policy, but I agree with it. So I understand it and I accept it. Senator ROTH. Were you aware of the fact that under this RTC policy there were no exceptions, including press? Mr. ALTMAN. No, sir, I wasn't. Senator ROTH. Wouldn't it he appropriate as the acting CEO for you to be acquainted with such policies? Mr. ALTMAN. Senator, I testified earlier today, when we started, that my full-time job is Deputy Secretary of the Treasury and my role at the RTC was a very limited role. We bad senior staff. Senator ROTH. But you were the acting CEO, Mr. ALTMAN. Yes, but I bad a very limited role. I never bad any decisionmaking role relative to any investigation or any case, so wasn't exposed in any way to cases and investigations.
How To Build A House In A Hurry!
Film is damaged. They call this huge crane "Little David" and he's slaying the bugaboo of high construction costs. On a site in Battersea, England, the mechanical monster is helping cut the costs of an apartment development. A super crane called 'Little David' Technicians and engineers watching the crane do its job lifting material into place on a building site. Two engineers watch in amazement. A two-ton beam is lowered right on to the lip of a beer stein. Little David the workman's crane.
The End Of The Road For Old Cars
Film is damaged. The Japanese, plagued with the problem of old cars, have developed a fiery end to jalopies. They burn everything off in huge jets of flame so that all that is left is pure iron for forming into reusable cubes. Many cars being driven on the street's of Japan. A car being maneuvered by some kind of machine where everything is being burned. Car is rotating slowly and everything that is flammable is being burned. A badly burned out car. Technicians directing the lowering of the car into a press. This is Japan recycling in 1965.
Tennis, Anyone? Fashion Parade
Film is damaged. In the Gay Nineties the daring gals playing tennis had to skirt a lot of handicaps. But Today!!! Well, here are London Fashions that are aimed at making the tennis court a gayer place for player and spectator. Teddy Tingling fashions. Models playing tennis dressed up in a gay 90's tennis outfit. Two Ladies playing tennis in outfits that they wore after WW I. A seamstress is finishing off the length of the tennis skirt, time line 1945. New designed tennis outfits for 1965, they are sleeveless and more than likely made of a cotton blend material, knee high stockings finished off with a lace trim and the finishing touch a hat. Another model dons a pair of white cotton blend slacks to dazzle the sport spectators. The model is wearing a white lace trimmed tennis dress accented by nylon lace like over the knee stockings and when she bends over the whole rear of her tennis panties are laced.
Winter Is A Slippery Affair
Film is damaged. In Germany, a strange breed that likes to have the skids put under them, compete in the singles championship. They are bobsledders, of course, and they show you what greased lightning "looks like". A ski run-away they hold the Slalom championships as skiers join with bobsledders in getting to the bottom of things. Single man Bobsledders zooming down the bobsled course. No. #14 Fritz Wagner attacks the course and makes great time and finely establishing himself as the winner of this event. Ski slalom skiers taking on the ski course and gaining a great deal of speed as the come down the hill. Man skiing down the hill with a good amount of speed and skill. Carl from Austria is declared the winner of this event.
Thousands Pay Tribute To Churchill
Of remembrance. Of farewell in London. A day of homage. In the great Hall at Westminster, the Warrior rests, guarded in death by the military men he led during his nation's darkest hours. Thus, begins three days of mourning for the man who served six monarchs and who wielded a mighty sword in his country's defense. Nearly 100,000 people pass through the Hall during the first 24 hours. Sir Winston will lie in state until a State Funeral, the first (since Gladstone) for a commoner. The people he loved so well wait as long as two hours to pay him tribute. Then the funeral and burial in the family plot near his ancestral home. The city of London lays very still and is in mourning for their beloved Winston Churchill covered in a blanket of fog. Interior of Westminster Hall where Sir Winston Churchill lays in state. The Cross the trappings of his knighthood. Every 20 minutes there's a changing of the guard. Exterior shot - Westminster Hall and people queuing in line to pay their last respects to Sir Winston Churchill. Exterior shot - Camera pans up to the British Flag flying at half mass. CU Loyal supporters of Sir Winston Churchill. The people formed a line that is miles long and it will take over 2 hours for them to file by. The long line of people waiting to pay their last respects to Churchill. People filing by Sir Winston Churchill.
Episcopal Leader: Bishop Hines New US Church Head
The Washington Cathedral is the scene of solemn ceremonies as a new Presiding Bishop is installed to head the Episcopal Church in the U.S. He is the Right Reverend John E. Hines who is the 22nd to hold the high post. Exterior of Washington Cathedral, camera pointing up to the steeples Interior shot - The Episcopal Deacons walking in procession leading into the church as Bishop Hines follows behind the Deacons. Bishop Hines walking down the church aisle and he stops at a kneeler. An Episcopal Clergyman walks down to the Bishop and hands over a book of Common Prayer to the Episcopal Custodian. Bishop Hines taking his oath of office. MS - Bishop Hines facing the alter, he turns around facing the church members holding a holy staff with a cross on top.
Tropics In Holland: Exotic Fish Brighten Winter's Rigors
With The Netherlands in the grip of a dark and dreary winter, many people in Amsterdam are finding a dream trip to the tropics at the aquarium. Gaze long enough at these emigrants from warmer seas and you'll think you're there yourself. Two young children and a man (maybe a teacher) standing and admiring the tropical fish. CU shots of various fish in the aquarium.
August 2, 1994 - Part 8
(19:25:38) The CHAIRMAN. I think we're going to try to stick to these 10- minute periods. Senator ROTH. If I could just make one comment, Mr. Chairman. The reason I think this was important, you stated earlier, in effect, that it was all right for RTC press staff to be in contact with the White House press staff, and yet that is directly contrary to RTC policy, which you now say you were not acquainted with. The CHAIRMAN. We'll have to come back to that another time. Mr. ALTMAN. May I answer quickly? The CHAIRMAN. Very briefly. Mr. ALTMAN. I think I said, Senator Roth, that if RTC press advised the White House of some press development, I wouldn't have found that- I wouldn't have found that wrong. That's what I tried to say. The CHAIRMAN. Well, we can't take it any further just now. Senator Senator CAMPBELL. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My colleague from Nevada said a while ago that we are a kind of a jury and I guess so in one respect we have to make decisions, but I know, as you do, you're not on trial, Mr. Altman, And I know that some of the questions have been asked tend to probably make like you have been. I'm convinced from what I've heard the few days, and read, that there have been some mistakes, I guess what we have to decide is have they been done intentionally or with any intent to try to cover anything up. Some of your testi- mony seems to be contradictory, but, as I understand, it's your best Collection. I often draw on my own experiences and I know if someone asked something, and then asked me the same question months later, MY recollections may be different on the same subject, but I don't I 478 think that should be an indication or should be implied that I in- lied one time or the other time. I'm going to try and keep some of my questions directly to you, written testimony and to your letter to the President on February 21 1994 , in which you talk in your first sentence a little bit about your decision regarding recusal, and assure the President that you tried to act with the Administration's best interests in mind. Wen you say the decision to have the meeting with your staff was dumb It probably was. But the Treasury cant claim all the territory for dumb mistakes. We make a number of them here, too. There is a question later on, thou gh I'll skip over a couple of paragraphs, but later on you say, gut after my testimony on Thursday, it became clear that appearances of a conflict were tak. ing hold. I was advised that the Administration could be hammered over this for some time." Who advised you on that? Mr. ALTMAN. I largely advised myself, but I had some conversations with our public affairs people that day, quite a few conversations. Senator CAMPBELL. And their names are who? Mr. ALTMAN. I remember calling Mr. DeVore in Texas. We bad, at least, a couple of conversations by phone. I called Mr. Schloss in Germany he's our Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, and we ha a conversation. So at least those two. Senator CAMPBELL. OK, thank you. On age 1 of your testimony, you talked about some poor decisions and other mistakes you had made. Did that refer mostly to your contacts with the staff at the White House? Mr. ALTMAN. I think, in retrospect, the information we conveyed on February 2 should have been done in writing, so it was a mistake to go over there and do it orally. I also think, in retrospect, that I misunderstood one or two of the questions I was asked on February 24 right here in this room, like Senator D'Amato 's question, and if I could go back and do it all over again I would have provided a better answer. Senator CAMPBELL. Now, moving on down in your testimony, let me ask you one other thing, too. You decided you talked-you testified when you decided to leave the RTC, but I don't remember you saving in your testimony why. Mr. ALTMAN. Well, my term under the Vacancy Act was to expire and did expire on March 30 and I stepped down. Senator CAMPBELL OK You also said that RTC investigations are done at the regional level and so that means you weren't involved, in addition to Madison, you just were never involved in anything dealing with RTC investigations; is that correct?
UN Studio Tour: Delegates See Movie Secrets
Jules Stein, Board Chairman of MCA, plays host to 37 United Nations delegates as they tour Universal City. Most say it is the highlight of their swing around the United States as they see how movies are made and visit the many permanent "Cities" and "Towns" on the lot. Los Angeles, California Large sign welcoming the United Nations Delegates to Universal City Studios, Universal City Mayor, Joan Staley and Bruce Cabot act as guides for the United Nation Delegates who visit the studio by invitation of Julies Stein, Chairman of MCA. MS - Some of the Dignitaries shaking hands with Joan Staley. MS - Dignitaries walking into the set of Gambit. CUS - Shirley MacLaine chewing away with some gum in her mouth. CU - Dignitary taking Shirley's picture. CUS - Universal City Tour Train, some of the Dignitaries are seated and taking in the scenery. High Angle Shot - Inside the train looking down at eh Dignitaries. Medium Exterior Shot - The Munster's house. MS - Just completed - Show Boat. MS - Frontier Stockade MS - Exterior of a building that only is completed in front. High Angle Shot - Universal City's world of Make Believe.
They Do It For Kicks
It all started on the playing fields of Rugby in 1823 and the ball hasn't stopped bouncing since. This is the France-Ireland meeting in the Five-Nations League and in a rough and tumble game, France outpoints Ireland 11 to 6. Paris, France High Angle Shot looking down at the playing field, Rugby player's are playing in the background you can see throngs that packed the stadium. CUS - A player kicks the ball, camera pans over to the stands with two fans that are amazed on the strength of the kick. MCUS - Player is holding and running with the ball, he is surrounded by other players so he passes the ball, it is caught and the player is taken down - his reflexes are quick so he passes the ball, it is caught and after a short run, he is tackled and taken down. These guys are wearing no protection. MCU - Girls and guys seated in the stands, stand up and start applauding. High Angle Shot - The players are giving their all to the game, running, passing, catching and kicking the ball. MS - France goes ahead in the final period MS - The ball is caught by France and ran over the field goal line, chalking up a score for France, 11 to 6.
Grand Prix of Germany - Equestrian Jumping
The "Grand Prix of Germany" is one of Europe's Top jumping events, drawing the continent's best....Fifteen horses and riders compete this year and it's flawless examples of horsemanship --- nary a spill. Germany The rider on the horse is in the midst of jumping fences, and the riding of the steed is almost flawless. His scores were perfect but his elapsed time pushed him back to second place MS - Another German rider is on his steed going through the he paces showing off his riding and jumping ability's is so good that this is the third time he wins the Grand Prix of Equestrian Jumping. CUS - Shot of the horses head and the ribbon is placed on his bridal - 1st Place.
Vietnam Report: Humphrey Back, LBJ Outlines Aims
Hubert Humphrey returns from a 14 day Asian trip and is greeted on the White House lawn by President Johnson. He reports that he found full confidence in Freedom's ultimate triumph. Later in the day, Mr. Johnson flies to New York where he receives an award from Freedom House --- a bronze sculpture of himself. He promises that there will be no "blind escalation of the war" and says that the U.S. is not neglecting any peace efforts, but sees no early end. Washington DC Vice President Humphrey's White House helicopter landing on the White House lawn. Lucy and President Johnson walk up to the helicopter to welcome and greet Vice President Humphrey. MS - President and Vice President patting and giving each other a bear hug. CU - Media snapping pictures of President Humphrey's return. MS - President Johnson, Vice President Humphrey and his wife Muriel, Dean Rusk and other White House staff members walking back to the White House. New York, NY LS President Johnson accepts an award from Freedom House. MS The award of President Johnson is a bronze head with an engraving . MS - Audience applauding. President Lyndon B. Johnson "If the aggressor persists in Vietnam, the struggle may well be long. Our men in battle know and they accept this hard fact. We who are at home can do as much because there is no computer that can tell the hour and the day of peace, but we do know that it will come only to the steadfast and never to the weakened heart."
France In Space: First All-French Project Successful
Deep in the Algerian desert, France successfully launches an all-French package. Both the capsule and launcher are home products and scientists say that the Diamant Rocket is not "fully operational". This makes France a third, if minor, member of the Space Club. Algeria Aerial of a French Fort reminiscent of the French Foreign Legion, but this is the French Space Center in the Algerian Desert. MS - Rocket on a launching pad. MS 42 LB. Diamant Satellite, it will make readings on the earth's magnetic field. Low Angle Shot - The painter/artist finishing up whatever he painted on the rocket. Medium Long Shot - Rocket sitting on the launching pad all lit up. Camera Panning - Sky with some clouds. Interior Shot - French space command. MS - TelePrompTer screens. CUS - Technicians and French Scientist at the French Command Center. CUS - A human finger pushing the take-off-rocket button. LS - Black smoke pouring out of the rocket engines LS - Rocket slowly lifting into space. CUS - Military technician operating a tracking camera. MS - Front View - Military technician operating the Tracking camera as it lifts into space. Ground to Air - The Diamant Rocket leaving a big smoke trial.
Mardi-Gras: Whoop-la Precedes Lenten Season
It's business as usual in New Orleans - monkey business - as crowds carpet the street curbs to hail Rex, Mirthful Monarch of Mardi-Gras. They also celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Alice's trip to Wonderland and never were the floats so pretty, the crowds so great and everyone's feet too tired. New Orleans, Louisiana One of the main streets all decorated in New Orleans. High Angle Shot - People dressed in costumes and throngs pack the street's. CUS - One of the floats and then the camera pulls back showing the whole float ant the people that surround it. High Angle / Back Shot - The massive crowd in the street's holding their arms up so they can catch necklaces of beads and other trinkets thrown from the floats. MS - A float with a huge bull on it and the people on the float are dressed like chef s. MS - A float with rabbits on it. LS - The street packed with people, floats and the balconies on the building are packed with people too.