File Master #564 5/13/81 through 6/17/81
FM00564 (05-13-1981 -- 06-11-1981)
1. Ireland 5/13/81 11
00:00:05 - 00:00:42
Silent and natural sound footage of various scenes depicting violence in Belfast, Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
2. Bail Bonds 5/14/81 6
00:00:57 - 00:03:33
Report by Hank Phillippi on the bail bonds system in Atlanta's municipal courts, including description of bond rates varying by criminal offense. On-camera comments by reporter. On-camera interviews with District Attorney Louis Slaton and Deputy Solicitor H. Pierre. Footage of bale bond processing and graphic displaying bond rates for different crimes.
Natural sound and voiceover recording
Reporter: Phillippi, Hank
3. False
00:05:05 - 00:05:50
Natural sound and music-scored footage of crowds gathering before a wrestling match, wrestlers entering the ring, fighting, and exiting the ring surrounded by crowds.
4. Raslin (Wrestling) Part 5 5/22/81
00:06:08 - 00:09:19
Natural sound, music-scored, and reporter voiceover narration over footage of crowds at a wrestling match, and unidentified man unintelligibly cheering, wrestlers entering the ring, fighting both inside and outside the ring, and exiting the ring surrounded by crowds.
Reporter: Sarginson, Wes
5. Reagan Returns 5/26/81
00:09:34 - 00:09:55
Silent footage of Ronald and Nancy Reagan alighting presidential helicopter on White House lawn.
6. Bush Speech 5/27/81
00:10:12 - 00:10:39
Silent footage of Ronald Reagan delivering address at West Point Military Academy graduation.
7. M+M Week Review 5/29/81 6
00:10:57 - 00:12:11
Week recap of reports on Atlanta Missing and Murdered developments. Footage includes updates on: Mothers Committee to Stop Children's Murders investigation by state government on organization's fundraising registration; the discovery of Nathaniel Cater's body and FBI increasing number of agents in Atlanta; press conference delivered by State Crime Lab Head Larry Howard; and silent interview with Fulton County District Attorney Lewis Slaton with voiceover explaining Slatonr's belief that murders are related.
Silent footage and voiceover narration.
8. Issue Redlining 6/20/81 6
00:12:29 - 00:14:03
Gary Reaves reports on insurance companies' illegal redlining practice in Grant Park neighborhood in Atlanta. On-camera interview with Mary Maynard, a Grant Park resident, describing her difficulty in purchasing homeowners insurance. Citywide neighborhood association conducts investigation into insurance companies redlining practices across Atlanta. Footage of Grant Park neighborhood.
Natural sound and voiceover recording
Reporter: Reaves, Gary
9. Lefever 6/3/81 12
00:14:13 - 00:15:22
Report on controversy over Reagan administration decision to nominate Ernest Lefever for Human Rights Chief position. Footage includes: White House meeting of Reagan with Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker and other Senate Republicans; press conference with Howard Baker; Reagan speaking unintelligibly; and on-camera commentary by reporter describing controversies surrounding Lefever's nomination. Natural sound and voiceover recording
Reporter: von Fremd, Mike, ABC News, Capitol Hill
10. Williams 10 6/5/81
00:15:40 - 00:17:50
Report on news outlets releasing Wayne Williams' name to the public amidst police and FBI investigations of the Atlanta Missing and Murdered children cases despite his desire to remain an anonymous suspect. Report centers on media attention paid to Williams as child murder cases unfold. Footage of: Police, FBI agents, reporters, and bystanders outside of Williams' parents' Atlanta home; a press conference delivered by Williams inside the home; videos of print and television news outlets using Williams' name in story; on-camera comments by reporter; on-camera interview with WSB News director Dick Mallory; and outside of Williams' parents' home. Natural sound and voiceover narration
Reporter: Reaves, Gary
11. Wine (D.C.) 6/6/81 11
00:18:02 - 00:19:43
Report on dispute between Virginia and California's Shenandoah Valleys wine producers regarding use of Shenandoah name on wine labels. Footage of Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, countryside, vineyards, and wine production. On-camera interviews with unidentified Virginia wine producer. Natural sound and voiceover narration
Reporter: Fleischer, Andrea
12. M+M Suspect [illegible] 6/9/81
00:19:59 - 00:21:24
Ernie Bjorkman presents story originating from United Press International on a witness identifying Wayne Williams, who was seen by the witness interacting with victim Yusef Bell before Bell's disappearance. Story shows the school where Bell's body was eventually discovered. On-camera comments by reporter. On-camera interview with Fulton County District Attorney. Footage includes: Crime lab where Bell's shorts were sent for examination; Fulton County D.A.'s office; and Williams' father outside of his home amidst a crowd of bystanders and reporters. Natural sound and voiceover narration. (Atlanta missing and murdered children story)
Reporter: Bjorkman, Ernie
13. Exodus school 6/9/81 11
00:21:36 - 00:23:18
Report on Exodus Atlanta Street Academy, a school granting troubled high school dropouts a chance to complete their degrees. Two separate on-camera interviews with Exodus graduates Ernest Jones and Sherry Karr explaining the benefits of his graduation from Exodus Academy. Footage of graduation commencement and graduates celebrating with their families.
Natural sound and voiceover narration
Reporter: Harasin, Lynn
14. Tax Fight 6/11/81
00:23:27 - 00:24:08
Silent and natural sound footage of meeting and hearing at White House and Capitol Building on the proposed Raegan tax plan. Ohio Representative Donald Pease is identified on camera.
15. Cities in Schools 6/12/81 11
00:24:19 - 00:24:42
Natural sound footage of crowd and musician performing at Cities in Schools event.
16. Boomerang (WNT) 6/14/81 12
00:25:02 - 00:26:02
Joe Benton reports on the 8th Annual Boomerang Contest in Washington, D.C. Contest attracts boomerang enthusiasts from across the country. On-camera interview with Michael Alin, Associate Director of the Smithsonian Institute. Footage of boomerang throwers and their various unique boomerangs. Natural sound and voiceover narration
Reporter: Benton, Joe, ABC News, Washington
17. Flood Texas 6/14/81 12
00:26:20 - 00:27:19
Report by Randy Camp on flooding in San Antonio and across south Texas. Includes footage of flooded roads, rescue crews, people caught in flood waters, Army rescue aid, and citizens cleaning up flood damage. On-camera interview with unidentified man about asking for disaster designation. Natural sound and voiceover narration
Reporter: Camp, Randy, ABC News, San Marcos, Texas
18. M+M Sum Need 6/16/81 6
00:27:36 - 00:28:15
Natural sound footage of two unidentified men standing outside of a bus while a group of unidentified black children board an airport shuttle bus and parents wave goodbye. (Atlanta missing and murdered children story)
19. Reagan (GMA) 6/17/81 12
00:28:35 - 00:30:18
Susan King reports on Reagan's first press conference after his attempted assassination. Reagan implores congress to pass spending and tax bills, and addresses questions about his economic proposals.
Natural sound and voiceover narration
Reporter: King, Susan, ABC News, the White House
20. Plant Hatch 6/11/81 11
00:30:28 - 00:31:05
Combined silent and natural sound footage. Aerial shot of an unidentified plant. An unidentified man talks to an unidentified woman about an unknown electronic item he is holding.
21. [Not listed on shot log]
Silent footage of: Unidentified people a watching a submarine sail by from shore; tug boats sailing next to submarine; an unidentified ship; a sailboat with sign protesting arms race; and footage of the submarine partially submerged at sunset.