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Roxbury Community College

Description: Roxbury Community College suffers from budget cut, enrollment drop, and chiefly a crisis of confidence in president Walter Howard. Students rally to save the school. Campus, photo of Howard.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/15/1991

Roxbury Defenders, part 1

Description: Leslie Harris, an attorney with Roxbury Defenders Committee, describes his work seeking justice for those accused, sometimes unfairly, by police in the street drug war. Lawyers in conference room.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/04/1990

Roxbury Defenders, part 2

Description: Public defender Leslie Harris spends typical day in Roxbury District Court in administrative runaround and ushering client through bail hearing. Judge Julian Houston. Sound of door slamming.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/05/1990

Roxbury Defenders, part 3

Description: Public defender Leslie Harris talks about confusion of getting cases through Roxbury District Court. This includes delays; missing defendants, witnesses and victims; making deals with prosecutors. Courtroom.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/06/1990

Saddam's staying power

Description: Alexander Dawoody, Kurdish political refugee from Iraq, wants Saddam Hussein eliminated. Middle East expert Feroz Ahmad explains Saddam's staying power through paradox of brutality and welfare.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/19/1991

Scientists debate the war

Description: Five scientists talk about the cost of high tech weapons and the losses incurred in diverting expertise from social welfare and consumer goods. Victor Weisskopf, Vera Kistiakowsky.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/22/1991

Silber's post-election press conference

Description: Day after election, John Silber holds press conference in which he is bitter about Natalie Jacobson interview and Ray Flynn's absence, and generally vindictive.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/07/1990

Southeast Asians at Cathedral High

Description: Vietnamese and Cambodian refugee students excel at private Cathedral High. If general relief fund which supports them is cut, their education will be in jeopardy. Southeast Asian names on honor roll.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/09/1991

Southeast Asians in Lowell

Description: As many as 25,000 Cambodians, Laotians, and Vietnamese make up Southeast Asian community in Lowell. Mayor Richard Howe tells how this burdens schools & services. Cambodian newscast on cable tv.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/07/1991

Springfield Proposition 2 1/2

Description: Springfield considers Prop 2 1/2 override to avoid layoffs, continue city services. Mayor Mary Hurley. Voting booth. Springfield police patch. File of police union picket @Democratic convention.Skyline,streets
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/12/1990

Springfield recycling center

Description: State recycling facility in Springfield processes paper, metal, glass to alleviate landfill burden. John DeVillars+Daniel Greenbaum inaugurate opening. Cans dumped f/truck,papers on conveyor belt,bins on curbs
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/27/1990

State declares malathion successful

Description: State officials declare malathion spraying a success but will not accept responsibility for fish kills in the affected area. Mosquito on arm. Spider's web. Gus Schumacher, agriculture commissioner.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/29/1990

State education demonstration

Description: State college students march to State House to protest decreased education funding. James Braude, Barry Crimmins.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/12/1990

State worker furloughs

Description: Gov. Weld's plan to save on state payroll includes a ten-day furlough for the workforce. AFSCME official says it violates collective bargaining agreement. Robert Cordy, Stephen Tocco.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/31/1991

Steaming Kettle closes

Description: Environs shots for story on Steaming Kettle coffee shop closing. Downtown environs, Summer Street at Winter Street. People, traffic, buildings around Downtown Crossing. Jordan Marsh Company sign.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/27/1990

Stephen Coyle and Parcel 18

Description: William Weld, Ray Flynn, Stephen Coyle and others attend inaugural ceremony for Parcel 18 Ruggles Center development. Interview with Coyle on his approach and outlook for Boston Redevelopment Authority.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/21/1991

Student drinking

Description: Fraternity pledge drinking binge which sent three to hospital points out epidemic student drinking crisis. Antonia Novello announces huge alcohol consumption at colleges. Merrimack College campus.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/18/1991

Syria's role in Middle East

Description: Syrian president Hafez al Assad compared to Saddam Hussein as longtime unchallenged secular leader, ruthless extremist, and sponsor of terrorism. Bombing of West Berlin disco.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1991

Veterans' names on Cape Cod radio

Description: Cape Cod radio station WPXC-FM marks Memorial Day by reading names of all veterans killed in Vietnam. Traffic over Sagamore Bridge.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/25/1990

War Powers forum

Description: Four international law experts hold forum on the War Powers Act, addressing Bush's authority in the Persian Gulf conflict in particular. File from past wars and invasions.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/14/1990

Worcester Mayor Jordan Levy

Description: Interview with Worcester Mayor Jordan Levy, who changed his position on state taxes to pro. At his desk; at rally in front of State House; walking on Worcester downtown street.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/10/1990

Workfare debate

Description: Welfare mother shouts at Rep. Nicholas Paleologos in public hearing on workfare. Rep. Marjorie Clapprood defends welfare mothers and puts down Paleologos.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/27/1990

Yitzhak Rabin at Kennedy School

Description: Former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin speaks at Kennedy School about achieving peace in the middle east in the aftermath of the gulf war.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/11/1991

ax package compromise

Description: Jim Braude paces in hall awaiting outcome of conference committee tax negotiation. Richard Voke + Patricia McGovern yield in compromise on income tax increase + sales tax on professional services.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/05/1990

Candidates on harbor cleanup

Description: Silber and Bellotti oppose secondary treatment plant for harbor cleanup. Julie Belaga explains it is mandated by Clean Water Act. Murphy wants more federal support to alleviate burden on ratepayers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/13/1990

Central Artery dirt obstacle

Description: Public works commissioner Jane Garvey proposes to dump Central Artery dirt on Spectacle Island. EPA's Julie Belaga says that violates Clean Water Act. Suburban landfills are possible alternative.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1990

Central Artery obstacle

Description: State proposes to add dirt from Central Artery project to Spectacle Island landfill. EPA opposes dumping in harbor. Julie Belaga, Jane Garvey. Moving shot of Boston harbor with hazy skyline. Bulldozer
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1990

House back in session

Description: House goes back into session and does not hurry to address the state budget crisis. Reps. Kevin Poirier, Robert Hayes, Edward Teague III, Nelson Merced.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/26/1990

Len Umina fights for coverage

Description: Independent candidate for governor Len Umina struggles for coverage of his campaign. Even the SJC would not mandate his inclusion in the Weld Silber debate. Jacques Natz, Nicholas Paleologos.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/18/1990

Long term deficit

Description: Public policy analyst Joe Slavet says state budget will be in trouble for a long time with or without tax rollback. Students rally against Question 3. CLT ad. Very elderly people in wheelchairs in nursing home.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/24/1990

Medicaid is budget buster

Description: Weld is cool about budget negotiations. Medicaid is major contributor to deficit. Marc Roberts recommends overhauling health care system to contain costs. Rep. John McDonough. Press with Weld.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/29/1991

New Braintree prison in progress

Description: Michael Dukakis reiterates need for New Braintree prison, construction in progress.Weld opposes site but needs the cells. Holyoke and Springfield armories. Hampden sheriff Michael Ashe. Bulldozer, dump truck, crane. Iron pipes and barbed wire rimmed fences.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/15/1990

Opponents of CLT petition

Description: Silber speaks about shame of state's economy and danger of tax rollback petition. Harold Hestnes gathers leaders f/ education, business, other fields to oppose CLT question. Paul Tsongas, Ray Flynn.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/26/1990

Possible challenges to Senate president

Description: Hosted by Senate minority leader David Locke, newly elected Republicans gather in State House hall to show pride. Sens. Paul Harold and Michael Barrett discuss alternatives to Bulger as Senate president.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/08/1990

Privileged education or military service

Description: Harvard graduate student Marjorie Damon whose Marine son is in Persian Gulf mulls over dichotomy of elite education vs. military service. Students in Harvard Yard with umbrellas.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/14/1991

Root of the budget problem ?

Description: Rep. Edward Teague claims Democrats lack House leadership. Bulger says the budget problem is in the House. Keverian waves from Speaker's platform. Michael Dukakis welcomes Eastern Orthodox patriarch.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/26/1990

Silber loses some Democrats

Description: Ann Lewis explains that John Silber fails to reach out to and unify Democrats. Some of his potential constituents are defecting to Weld. Weld at Foley's bar in South Boston. Ray Flynn reads proclamation.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/21/1990

South Boston crime meeting

Description: William Bulger meets with South Boston residents about forming neighborhood anti-crime patrol. Also alludes to integrated public housing. South Boston streets. Cardinal Cushing High School. Bruce Bolling.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/24/1990

TV ratings for gubernatorial debate

Description: Examples of what was on television against the first Weld Silber debate: Cosby Show, The Simpsons, Patriots football. Monica Collins comments on what viewers chose.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/19/1990

The Church and the CLT petition

Description: Father Tom McDonough of St. Augustine Church in South Boston explains his opposition to tax rollback petition. Catholic staff member of CLT tells why she favors it, despite Church's position.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/17/1990

USS John F. Kennedy

Description: USS Kennedy berths at South Boston. Sailors disembark. Ray Flynn wears ship's cap. Greenpeace protests on rafts because battleship carries nuclear weapons. Coast Guard boat in harbor. David Scondras.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/03/1990

Weld names diverse committees

Description: William Weld names diverse committee to help shape fiscal policy and another to recruit new administration members. Paul Cellucci. Michael Dukakis applauds public construction projects in progress.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/19/1990

2 Live Crew

Description: Opens with a discussion of the obscenity of 2 Live Crew's music and their reception across the country. Interview with City Councillor James Kelly, who wants concert moved to Combat Zone. Rap group cancels for business reason. Kelly at desk. Exterior and interior shots of the Channel night club, and interview with owner Harry Booras. Blank spot between story and b-roll (concert video).
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/20/1990

Ellsberg on Persian Gulf

Description: President George Bush gives press conference to discuss difference between Vietnam War and Operation Desert Shield. Military Analyst Daniel Ellsberg draws parallels between the Operation and Vietnam War. Ellsberg states that end of Cold War holds the possibility of a new world order and alternatives to war for the future. Following edited story is silent clip of Ellsberg speaking at interview.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1990

Final TOCN show

Description: Final program of The Ten O'Clock News. Flowers on anchor desk. Chris Lydon and Carmen Fields say their farewells. Montage of TOCN staff. Staff hugs on set during credits. Stories on Charlestown High School prom, interview with Kevin White, using the word "condom" on TV, and examination of the Big Bang Theory, which includes interviews with Philip Morrison, Margaret Geller, and Eric Lerner.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1991

Provocative print ads

Description: Controversial photography of artist Robert Mapplethorpe is compared to provocative fashion advertising and film. Visual comparisons between Mapplethorpe photos and sexually suggestive advertising images follow opening dialogue. Clips from films "Robocop 2" and "Total Recall" used to highlight gratuitous violence in popular culture. Footage from Madonna concert. Clips of professional commentary throughout. Following edited story is b-roll footage panning on suggestive print ads. Various print editorials. Johnnie Walker. Dep hair gel. Guess jeans. Various Calvin Klein ads. Norma Kamali. Revlon. Fruit of the Loom. Maidenform. Tanqueray. Interview Magazine with Madonna on cover. Spiegel. Royal Velvet.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/02/1990