Description: Governor Francis Sargent talking about a degree of skepticism across the country and mentions tapes (possibly referring to Nixon tapes?). Silent footage of Sargent and other men entering his office and standing behind a desk. Footage of reporters and others around the room. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 11/01/1973
Description: Governor Sargent meets with group of people. He consults a book called, "The Arts: A Priority for Investment." They hold a press conference. A man speaks about the need for state funding for the arts. Governor Sargent explains that institutions can no longer survive on private funds alone. Mix of silent and sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/22/1973
Description: Man speaks at the a meeting of the Walpole Chamber of Commerce. He talks about prison security at Walpole prison, and criticizes Governor Sargent and the Department of Corrections. Silent b-roll of the meeting. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/22/1973
Description: A man speaks about a message from Governor Sargent regarding reorganization. He states that although the governor said he consulted state officials, that these people had not actually being consulted. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/10/1973
Description: Reporter standup on Governor Sargent's search for a new commissioner of department of corrections, to replace Commissioner Boone. Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/22/1973
Description: Silent footage of damaged buildings and cars, burnt trees, and a bulldozer moving junk around. Reporter standup. House Bill 6611 recently approved, which states that housing will begin going up in this area within the year. Reporter summarizes different government initiatives to begin rebuilding this section of Chelsea. Cut to Governor Sargent talking about the continued rebuilding of Chelsea and aid provided by the government. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 11/01/1973
Description: (12/26/73) - Slug - "12/26/73: Year End Fuel Energy" Footage includes rocks and a man holding them, fire, cars lined up at a gas station, montage of gas prices, a closed down gas station, people filling cars with gas, men changing the speed limit sign, coal being poured onto a ship, men in a control room at a power plant, gas station attendants talking to customers in cars, and Governor Sargent. Silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/26/1973
Description: Slug: "12/25/73: Year End - Troy" Overview of the dismissal and disbarment of Judge Jerome P. Troy due to multiple charges of corruption. Footage includes Troy speaking at a hearing, Governor Francis announcing Judge Troy's dismissal, reporter voice over, silent b-roll of the hearing and the Governor's dismissal. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/25/1973
Description: Story #4817. David Bartley at a podium discusses the budget and the failures of the Governor. A different man seated at a desk discusses the budget and the legislature. Bartley holds up a bumper sticker that reads, "Don't blame me I'm a Deocratic" followed by silent b-roll of both press conferences. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 05/30/1973
Description: Man at a press conference representing the Black Caucus giving a statement about the need for minorities on the Governor's task forces and their call to nationalize the oil industry. Bill Owens sits next to him during press conference. Silent b-roll of press conference. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 12/18/1973