704. Senator George Smathers Reports – Russian Space Program ca. 1960s 4:50; B&W; sound; V-180
AA289; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on the establishment of a military government in the Dominican Republic. He explains his opposition to selling wheat to the Soviet Union. There is commentary on Russia’s plan to put a man on the moon and America’s determination to beat them to it. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
705. Senator George Smathers Reports – Bruce Smathers Interview ca. 1960s; 4:47; B&W; sound; V-183
AA325; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews his son Bruce Smathers, future Secretary of State of Florida, on his career in the U.S. Navy, underwater demolitions training and his future prospects for overseas deployment. He also comments on the conflict in Vietnam and America’s obligation to support South Vietnam’s “quest for freedom.” Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
706. Senator George Smathers Reports – John Smathers Interview ca. 1960s 4:32; B&W; sound; V-184
AA328; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews his son John Smathers regarding his tour of duty on a destroyer parked safely off the coast of Vietnam. John voices his support for the war effort and comments on the negative effects “Berkley-ites” and “Peaceniks” have on servicemen’s morale when they exercise their constitutional rights to protest. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
707. Senator George Smathers Reports – Senator Stuart Symington ca. 1950s 4:45; B&W; sound; V-184
AA329; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews Sen. Stuart Symington of Missouri, former director of the Strategic Air Command. Sen. Symington responds to President Eisenhower’s State of the Union Address. He reports that the United States is falling behind the Russians in missile research, bomber and submarine production, and military spending. He complains that more military development is needed, especially in the wake of Sputnik. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
708. Senator George Smathers Reports – Stuart Symington ca. 1960s
4:30: B&W; sound; V-186
BA229; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews Sen. Stuart Symington, former Secretary of the Air Force, regarding National Defense. Symington discusses meeting Lord Montgomery on a recent trip to Britain and states that America needs to update its air defense program to protect itself in the nuclear age. He also comments briefly on meeting Mayor Willie Brant of West Berlin, Germany. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
709. Senator George Smathers Reports – Social Security ca. 1960s
4:30; B&W; sound; V-184
AA337; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on restrictions in the Social Security law that prohibit recipients from seeking an additional income to augment their Social Security earnings and offset the impact of inflation. At the end of the segment, he reads two letters he has received from his constituents who have been penalized due to the Social Security law. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
710. Senator George Smathers Reports – Soviet Union Advances ca. 1958
3:43; B&W; sound; V-184
AA332; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on the objectives of the 85th Congress and voices concern over the Soviet Union’s advances in their missile, military and space programs. He predicts that the struggle for freedom may demand great sacrifices from the American people. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
711. Senator George Smathers Reports – Tax Bill, Education ca. 1960s
4:27; B&W; sound; V-181
AA293; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers details the features of a proposed tax cut. Sen. Smathers also explains that an education bill was defeated because it failed to provide aid to low-income families who really were in need of assistance. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
712. Senator George Smathers Reports – Tax Bill/ Civil Rights / Cuba ca. 1964 4:48; B&W; sound; V-182
AA304; M89-17
On his television program, Sen. George Smathers explains his role as a Senate Conferee in the Tax Bill Conference and details the features of the tax bill. He also comments on the civil rights bill and his concerns with it, at one point calling it repugnant. He closes the segment with comments on Fidel Castro and complains about U.S. allies who continue to trade with Cuba. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
713. Senator George Smathers Reports – Test Ban Treaty ca. 1960s
5:02; B&W; sound; V-182
AA310; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers speaks to John McNalton of the Defense Department about the Test Ban Treaty. McNalton also comments on deteriorating relations between the Chinese and the Russians, the Chinese nuclear program and anti-missile defense systems. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
714. Senator George Smathers Reports – Test Ban Treaty ca. 1960s
4:43; B&W; sound; V-182
AA308; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on the specific features of the Test Ban Treaty with Russia. He also states that the United States should do more to help eliminate Fidel Castro. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
715. Senator George Smathers Reports – Test Ban Treaty/ Civil Rights Bill ca. 1964
5:00; B&W; sound; V-182
AA305; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on the public accommodation section of the civil rights bill. He states that the U.S. Constitution protects an individual’s right to discriminate on their own property or in their own private business if they so choose. He also details the Test Ban Treaty with Russia and his intentions to vote in favor of it when it comes before the Senate for ratification. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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