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Edson de Castro, Part 1

Description: Interview with Edson de Castro, founder and president of Data General, about assessing property tax differentially based on use (residential, business, industrial, agricultural). Explains why he moved some operations from Massachusetts to NH. Talks about comparative wages, benefits, labor pools, taxation, industrial environments in the two states; which factors influence the location decision for a business. Corporate welfare. “Welcome to New Hampshire - live free or die” sign on highway. reel 1 of 4.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/09/1977

Edson de Castro, Part 2

Description: Interview with Data General president Edson de Castro about comparative employment climate of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Claims labor pool in NH is more motivated, whereas unemployed in Massachusetts would rather depend on welfare. Sign for Blue Star Memorial Highway. “Welcome to, Bienvenue au New Hampshire - live free or die” sign. Route 95 traffic, many trucks. reel 2 of 4.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/09/1977

“Massachusetts, A Special Place”

Description: Promotional film for business and tourism in Massachusetts. Theme song performed by Arlo Guthrie. Merry-go-round at “Big E” state fair. Mayor Kevin White at opening of Quincy Market. Lt. Gov. Tom O'Neill. Bull munches hay. Leonard Nimoy and Gov. Michael Dukakis at Museum of Science space exhibit. Inside Wang Labs. Boston Common, swan boat, duck pond. MIT exterior. Candle dipping, tinsmithing, other trades and crafts. Farming, corn reaper. Glass etching, flute making. Bagel making machinery. Rock climber. Car racing on obstacle course. Orange and green line trolleys ride along surface tracks. Wide shot of curved Center Plaza at Government Center. Tilt down glass Hancock building to sailboats on Charles River. Dukakis waves as he gets on T. John Marino, commissioner of commerce and development. Mime. Union Carbide and Carter's Underwear signs. © Equinox Boston Films.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/27/1977