Description: Francis X. Bellotti announces Democratic candidacy for governor at Boston World Trade Center. He addresses constituents and shakes hands with audience members. Interview with Elaine Noble on her support for him. She also talks about her political career and Bellotti's support of her campaigns. She discusses their difference in position on abortion. Following the edited story is b-roll of Bellotti in crowd and at podium discussing the Democratic Party. His wife joins him on stage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/04/1990
Description: Frank Bellotti convenes attorneys general and law enforcement officials to defend his record against misleading ad of Silber campaign, which tries to associate Bellotti with "corruption."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/21/1990
Description: Attorney General Francis X. Bellotti talks about opposition to mandatory sentencing, and preference for presumptive sentencing and giving judges discretion.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/26/1979
Description: Francis Bellotti speaks of gubernatorial aspirations at Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/17/1989
Description: Frank Bellotti proposes moderate constitutional amendment regarding abortion rights. NOW says its language is too restrictive. B-roll: Operation Rescue clashing with abortion rights activists and police.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/25/1989
Description: Frank Bellotti announces pro-choice position on abortion despite personal views. He proposes constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights except where state would bear the cost.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/24/1989
Description: Frank Bellotti presents his "fiscal fitness" plan to balance state budget. It includes making legislators part-time, eliminating some agencies, limiting spending, and creating non-partisan revenue board.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/20/1990
Description: Raquel Welch & Litte Richard appear at local benefit for AIDS research. Need for more private fundraising initiatives. Presidential candidates state their positions on the problem.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/02/1987
Description: “Benjamin Franklin” visits City Council to advise on disposition of money left to Boston in his will. Franklin Institute technical school exterior and classroom. David Scondras, Charles Yancey.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1990
Description: Interview with Benjamin Netanyahu, deputy minister for Israeli foreign affairs, on immigration of Soviet Jews, Arabs in Israeli society, the PLO, and Saddam Hussein.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/17/1990