680. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 89TH CONGRESS 1965
5:00; B&W; sound; V-181
AA301; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers details the accomplishments of the 89th Congress and briefly mentions Vietnam and his expectations of a successful, rapid victory there. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
681. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – SPESSARD HOLLAND ca. 1960s
5:00; B&W; sound; V-180
AA286; M89-17
Sen. Spessard Holland sits in for Sen. George Smathers on his television program and comments on international trade tariffs. He mentions airline strikes and how they are affecting Florida. He includes comments on his proposed bill for compulsory arbitration in the event of airline strikes. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
682. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – HOME BUILDING/FHA & VA HOME LOANS ca. 1960s
4:30; B&W; sound; V-183
AA315; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on Florida’s building and construction industries, second only to tourism in Florida’s economic hierarchy. He notes a decline in Florida homebuilding in 1957 and mentions a bill he has introduced in the Senate that will improve and update FHA and VA loan programs. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
683. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – HOUSING AND AIRPORTS ca. 1960s
4:45; B&W; sound; V-184
AA339; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers explains why he voted in favor of recent housing and airport construction legislation. Smathers explains that homebuilding is Florida’s second greatest industry after tourism. He also details how federal aid for airport construction will boost Florida’s tourism. At the conclusion of the program, he disparages increasing spending on foreign aid. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
684. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – J. EDGAR HOOVER COMMUNISM INTERVIEW ca. 1960s
1:05; B&W; sound; V-180
AA276; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews FBI director J. Edgar Hoover regarding the threat of communism. Hoover states that communism is still as much a threat as ever and that the American Communist party, part of an international criminal conspiracy, is committed to the overthrow of the government by force and violence. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
685. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – J. EDGAR HOOVER INTERVIEW ca. 1960s 4:45; B&W; sound; V-180
AA277; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews FBI Chief J. Edgar Hoover on crime. Hoover comments on juvenile crime and recommends several measures to stop it. Hoover states that communism is still as much a threat as ever and that the American Communist party, part of an international criminal conspiracy, is committed to the overthrow of the government by force and violence. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
4:30; B&W; sound; V-180
AA278; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews J. Dan Hull, from the Department of Education, regarding colleges and university statistics as they apply to Florida students. He finds that Florida’s statistics are somewhat behind national averages. He also discusses various factors that prevent some students from seeking higher education. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
4:52; B&W; sound; V-181
AA292; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews Sen. Hubert Humphrey on the civil rights bill. Humphrey declares that the civil rights bill provides a framework by which reasonable men can work out difficulties and is necessary in order to bring into full reality the promises of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the 14th and 15th Amendments. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
688. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – INDONESIA, CYPRESS, GAINESVILLE VA HOSPITAL ca. 1960s
4:32; B&W; sound; V-182
AA312; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on Attorney General Robert Kennedy’s trip to Indonesia and the volatile situation and fighting there. He also mentions the tensions in Cypress between the Turks and Greeks. He refers briefly to a speech he made at the Alabama Democratic Convention with Alabama Gov. George Wallace. He touches briefly on the dedication of a new VA Hospital in Gainesville. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
689. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – SENATOR BOB KERR INTERVIEW ca. 1960s 4:37; B&W; sound; V-180
AA280; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers speaks with Sen. Bob Kerr of the Senate Finance Committee on the topic of recession and unemployment. He comments briefly on the Cordell – Hull Reciprocal Trade Agreement. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
690. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – LEGISLATION ca. 1960s
4:27; B&W; sound; V-180
AA285; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers comments on various legislative matters, a tax cut and a farm assistance bill. He briefly mentions the civil rights bill, calling it too severe. There is a segment on Cuba in which he recommends international sanctions against Cuba in hopes of toppling Castro. He briefly touches on plans to close Sanford Air Force base. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
691. SENATOR GEORGE SMATHERS REPORTS – SENATOR MIKE MANSFIELD INTERVIEW ca. 1960s
4:36; B&W; sound; V-180
AA281; M89-17
Sen. George Smathers interviews Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, who comments on Vice President Nixon’s trip to South America and the riots that accompanied it. Responsibility for the riots is placed on communists. Produced by the Senate Recording Studios.
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