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WOODS HOLE

Description: TOURISTS, BOATS, FERRY AT WOODS HOLE AND OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION BUILDING. drawbridge, Cape Cod
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/18/1986

WORLD SERIES, Part 1

Description: FINAL GAME OF RED SOX VS METS WORLD SERIES (REEL 1 OF 2)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/27/1986

WORLD SERIES, Part 2

Description: FINAL GAME OF RED SOX VS METS WORLD SERIES (REEL 2 OF 2)
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/27/1986

Walcott and Heaney, Part 1

Description: Interview with St. Lucian poet Derek Walcott and Irish poet Seamus Heaney about the poetry of American poet Robert Penn Warren. Lydon, Walcott, and Heaney discuss the best format for the interview. Walcott and Heany comment on Penn Warren's appointment as US Poet Laureate. Walcott comments on the excellence of Penn Warren's recent work. Heaney talks about the significance of US history in Penn Warren's work. Walcott and Heaney discuss regionalism in Penn Warren's work, and the appropriateness of appointing a poet laureate. Walcott reads from Penn Warren's poem, "Caribou." Tape 1 of 2.
1:00:00: Visual: Derek Walcott (West Indian poet) and Seamus Heaney (Irish poet) sit among shelves of books, along with Christopher Lydon. Walcott and Heaney are studying books. Walcott and Lydon discuss which poem he should read. Heaney studies his book. Heaney and Walcott joke about whether a poetry reading can be "hot TV." Lydon, Walcott and Heaney discuss the format of the TV segment. Lydon tells the poets to discuss the work and life of Robert Penn Warren (American poet). Walcott and Heaney talk about how they will discuss his work. Lydon asks Walcott about the appointment of Penn Warren as US Poet Laureate. Walcott says that some find the idea of a poet laureate ridiculous; that there is a very old tradition of elevating a poet to represent his people; that the nomination of Penn Warren is in no way amusing or ridiculous. Walcott says that the nomination is the crowning achievement of Penn Warren's career; that Penn Warren has written his most powerful work in his old age. Walcott says that Penn Warren's recent achievements merit recognition; that Penn Warren's work should be considered for a Nobel Prize. Lydon asks Walcott to describe Penn Warren's poetry. Walcott says that he used to be cautious in his appreciation for Penn Warren; that he used to feel that there was too much of "the novelist" in Penn Warren's poetry. Walcott says that Penn Warren has found great vigor in his old age; that his recent poetry is noteworthy. Walcott talks about the clarity and elation in Penn Warren's work. 1:05:51: V: Lydon asks Heaney about Penn Warren. Heaney says that Penn Warren has not "broken faith with the historical experience"; that the American historical experience has been central to his work. Heaney says that the US could not have chosen a better poet laureate; that Penn Warren's work produces history and is a reaction to history. Heaney refers to Penn Warren's literary ambitions. Heaney says that American history and destiny is a large part of Penn Warren's work; that Penn Warren shoulders "large poetic responsibilities" in his work. Heaney says that it is proper for Penn Warren to be honored by the US; that Penn Warren has honored the nation through his work. Lydon asks Heaney to talk about the history in Penn Warren's work. Heaney talks about the relation between poet and region in Penn Warren's work. Heaney notes that Penn Warren was one of the Fugitives (a group of Southern poets); that Penn Warren carefully the relationship between "a literary career and a communal destiny." Heaney says that Penn Warren wrote as if his poetry had a responsibility to the larger culture; that there is "roughage" and "subject matter" in the poetry of Penn Warren. Heaney refers to the recent poem, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce, which focuses on the treatment of Native Americans in the nineteenth century. Heaney says that Penn Warren does not "wilt in the face of history;" that many poets shy away from facing history. Heaney notes that Penn Warren's poetry has a "large voice;" that Penn Warren has risen to the challenge of history. 1:11:02: V: Lydon asks if there is a contradiction in appointing one poet to represent the diverse people and regions of the US. Walcott says that the image of a hawk is recurrent in Penn Warren's poetry; that Penn Warren is like an old hawk; that Penn Warren is fierce and gentle. Walcott says that Penn Warren is hawk-like in his observations of American culture; that Penn Warren writes about regions of the country which are familiar to him; that Penn Warren has observed those regions from a great distance and has contemplated their meanings. Walcott says that Penn Warren has a gift; that Penn Warren has used that gift to examine a fairly modest range of experience. Walcott says that Penn Warren is rooted in his region and personal experience; that he is able to examine the horizons of that experience. Walcott notes that Penn Warren has expressed the "guilt" and the "conscience" of the South. 1:14:27: V: Heaney notes that there is an "imperial" theme in the appointment of a poet laureate by the US government; that the government seems to be trying to "furbish its image." Heaney wonders if there is a political motive in the appointment of a poet laureate. Heaney says that a poet's power needs to be kept pure; that "the poetic intelligence of a country" needs to serve as an alternative government. Heaney wonders if the appointment is an attempt to co-opt the conscience of the "alternative government." Heaney changes the subject, saying that American poets are well-suited to be poet laureates; that American poetry has a tradition of "visionary writing"; that American poets are challenged to include the scope of the country in their writing. Heaney refers to the poetry of Walt Whitman as an example of "visionary writing" or "public poetry." He notes that the poetry of Emily Dickinson is more inward-looking. 1:17:21: V: Lydon asks each poet to read some of Penn Warren's work. Walcott chooses the poem Caribou. Walcott says that the poem exemplifies Penn Waren's clarity of vision. Walcott says that the voice in the poem describes the caribou and looks down on them from a great height. Walcott reads the poem. Walcott, Heaney and Lydon comment on the beauty of the poem when Walcott has finished reading it.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/28/1986

Walcott and Heaney, Part 2

Description: Second half of interview with St. Lucian poet Derek Walcott and Irish poet Seamus Heaney about the poetry of American poet Robert Penn Warren. Heaney reads Penn Warren's poem, "Tell Me a Story." Walcott talks about his friendship with Penn Warren's daughter Rosanna Phelps Warren, who is also a poet, and his personal impressions of Robert Penn Warren. Walcott reads a draft of his own poem "On the Indian Trail," which he wrote about them. Walcott and Heaney joke around while shooting cutaways. Shots of Lydon (no audio) for cutaways.
1:00:08: Visual: Derek Walcott (West Indian poet) and Seamus Heaney (Irish poet) sit among shelves of books, along with Christopher Lydon. Walcott and Heaney discuss and read from the work of Robert Penn Warren (American poet). Heaney talks about Penn Warren's poem, Tell Me A Story. Heaney says that the poem touches him deeply; that the poem achieves "stillness" through language. Heaney says that the poem expresses a deep, lyric, intimate moment. Heaney reads the poem, Tell Me A Story. Lydon thanks Heaney. 1:01:58: V: Lydon and Heaney encourage Walcott to read another poem. Walcott says that he is friendly with Rosanna Warren (Penn Warren's daughter); that Rosanna Warren is a poet. Walcott says that he has met Penn Warren and his family through Rosanna Warren. Walcott says that Penn Warren has great strength and kindness; that there is a nobility in Penn Warren. Walcott says that he has written a draft of a poem called, On the Indian Trail. Walcott says that he did not write this poem because of Penn Warren's appointment as Poet Laureate. Walcott says that he did not know that the poem would be about Penn Warren when he started writing; that he imagined an old man in the middle of a stream with someone watching him. Walcott says that he realized that the figures in the poem corresponded to Penn Warren and Rosanna Warren; that the poem is a tribute to them both. Walcott notes that the poem was written for Eleanor Clark (novelist and Penn Warren's wife). Walcott reads his poem, On the Indian Trail. Lydon and Heaney compliment Walcott on his poem. Walcott and Heaney share a joke. Heaney asks if taping session is over and prepares to take off his microphone. 1:06:14: The crew takes cutaway shots of Walcott, Heaney and Lydon.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/28/1986

Warning on alcoholic beverage labels

Description: Health warning proposed for labels on alcoholic beverages. Liquor in package store.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/23/1986

Water & sewer

Description: Boston Water & Sewer fixes leaks, curb flooding, cracked pavement, underground pipes.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/12/1986

Water supply, Quabbin Reservoir

Description: Eastern Massachusetts demand is too much for the water supply from the Quabbin Reservoir. Conservation measures are being taken, mainly in stopping leaks from the pipes used to transport the water. The Water Resources Authority is seeking an alternative supply for Boston area water, which may include the Sudbury river. Environmentalist argue against the idea. Massachusetts Environmental Affairs Secretary James Hoyte says they're keeping the option open. Additional story on the Merrimack River, it's possible use as an alternative water supply, and the debate over that decision.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/12/1986

Watergate & Iran arms scandal

Description: Parallels between Watergate break-in and Iran contra scandal. Edwin Meese, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bob Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, John Dean, Sam Ervin, Howard Baker.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/03/1986

Welfare Recipients Protest

Description: Welfare recipients protest on the snowy steps of the Massachusetts State House on a winter day. Several protesters hold protests signs. Elected officials and candidates in the race for the eighth Congressional District seat are present. A woman addresses the crowd, saying that she is on welfare due to her poor health and that she cannot survive on her welfare check. Jack Backman (State Senator) welcomes the crowd. Backman says that families on welfare are living below the poverty line. Backman talks about the need to pass legislation in order to change this. Darlene Ellis (welfare activist) addresses the crowd. She says that poor people and welfare recipients need to be aware of their rights. George Bachrach (candidate for US Congress) addresses the crowd. Bachrach says that he supports the bill proposing to increase welfare benefits by 25%. Tom Gallagher (candidate for US Congress) addresses the crowd. He says that welfare recipients must be brought up to the poverty line because they are not sharing in the economic prosperity. Joe Kennedy (candidate for US Congress) addresses the crowd. He says that poor families do not have enough money to pay for necessities. Mel King (candidate for US Congress) accuses state officials of a poverty of spirit and mind. King says that the demonstrators must show their power by holding legislators accountable for their policy decisions. David Magnani (State Representative) addresses the crowd. He says that the demonstrators are the leaders in this movement for change. The protesters climb the stairs of the State House and gather at the entrance
1:00:13: Visual: Welfare recipients protest on the steps of the Massachusetts State House. Snow covers the sidewalk and the steps. Two protesters hold a banner reading, "Up to poverty." A white female protester addresses the crowd. The protester says that she has worked all of her life; that she is now on welfare due to bad health; that she wants to be treated with respect; that she cannot live on $212 per month. The crowd of protesters cheers for the woman. The protesters in the crowd carry protest signs. Two of the signs read, "Welfare is no fair" and "Poverty is the pits." There are many white, middle-aged women among the protesters. Jack Backman (State Senator) addresses the crowd. Backman welcomes the crowd to the statehouse. Backman notes that there are Congressional candidates present to support the protesters; that other politicians need to support them. Backman says that Massachusetts has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation; that Massachusetts is a wealthy state; that there are 80,000 mothers and 154,000 children who are on welfare and living below the poverty line. Backman says that he hopes to pass legislation to change this. The audience applauds. Shot of a banner representing a welfare check. 1:03:02: V: Darlene Ellis (welfare activist) addresses the crowd. Shots of Joe Kennedy (candidate for US Congress) and George Bachrach (candidate for US Congress) on the steps with the protesters. Shots of protesters with signs. Ellis says that she works with an organization supporting the rights of the poor; that welfare recipients and the poor need to know their rights. Ellis says that there are many misconceptions about the welfare poor; that the welfare poor do not "drive cadillacs." Shot of the demonstration from the top of the State House steps. The speaker is not audible. 1:04:44: V: The protesters applaud. Mel King (candidate for US Congress) stands at the edge of the crowd. Tom Gallagher (candidate for US Congress) stands at the edge of the crowd. Bachrach addresses the crowd. Bachrach has a red ribbon tied around his left arm. Bachrach talks about the economic priorities of the government. Bachrach says that the government must spend less on defense and more on social policy. Bachrach says that the state government spent its surplus on tax cuts last year; that the state government needs to put money into welfare, housing and daycare. Shot of a sign reading, "Up and beyond poverty. Women of East Boston. Shots of the protesters. Bachrach says that there is a bill before the legislature to increase welfare benefits by 25%; that supporters of the bill are going to fight to get the bill passed. The crowd applauds. Gallagher addresses the crowd. Gallagher says that he did not support tax repeals in the state legislature; that surplus money needs to be given to the poor. Gallagher says that not all residents are sharing in the recent economic prosperity; that the state can afford to bring its welfare recipients up to the poverty level. The crowd applauds. 1:07:55: V: Kennedy addresses the crowd. Kennedy says that too many children are growing up in poverty; that the recent economic prosperity has not brought these children out of poverty. Kennedy adds that the protesters are asking for $1.80 per day to bring them up to the poverty line. Kennedy says that the poor must have money to pay for food, heat, and clothes; that the poor do not have enough money to pay for these necessities. Kennedy applauds the protesters for coming out to fight for their rights. Kennedy says that he is glad to be fighting alongside them. The crowd applauds. 1:09:29: V: The crowd applauds loudly for King as he begins to speak. King has a red ribbon tied around his left arm. King says that poverty is a "moral disgrace." King says that the state's elected officials suffer from a "poverty of spirit and a poverty of mind." The crowd applauds. King says that the demonstrators must demonstrate their power; that they have the power to make the officials change the welfare policy. King says that the debate is not about statistics; that the debate is about "values and power." King adds that the elected officials are accountable to the voters; that the voters need to hold the legislature accountable for their policies. The crowd applauds loudly. Shots of women standing behind a banner reading, "Welfare Rights Organization. Malden - Medford - Everett." 1:11:13: V: David Magnani (State Representative) addresses the crowd. Magnani says that the demonstrators are the leaders of this movement for change; that "the leadership stands on the sidewalk and not on the steps." Shots of children among the demonstrators. Magnani encourages the protesters in their struggle for increased benefits. Shots of a sign with a handrawn picture of a box of macaroni and cheese. The sign reads, "#1 meal." Magnani asks for a pen so that he can sign a check, symbolic of the increased benefits. Shots of the protesters applauding. A woman circulates among the crowd with a jar for donations. Some protesters put money into the jar. Two children mount the State House steps with a big banner representing a welfare check. The children smile for the camera. The protesters slowly mount the steps up the State House with their protest signs. There are many children among them. Some of the protesters sing as they mount the steps. Footage of protesters mounting the steps. The protesters gather at the top of the State House steps.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/10/1986