Description: Michael Dukakis delivers presidential campaign speech at Tufts University. Encourages improving science education and advancing technology, and making electronic products that compete in foreign markets. Recalls slim margin of victory for previous Massachusetts/Texas presidential ticket (JFK/LBJ). Repeats thematic campaign summary: “There are no shortcuts for making America #1. The best America doesn't hide, we compete. The best America doesn't waste, we invest. The best America doesn't leave any of its citizens behind, we bring everybody along. The best America is not behind us. The best America is yet to come.” Shakes hands with Jean Mayer.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1988
Description: Dukakis visits elementary school in Revere, talks with children learning on computers, turns pages of picture book; recommends new taxes. Rep. William Reinstein, George Keverian.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/11/1989
Description: Dukakis visits Biogen high tech lab. Admits end of "Massachusetts miracle."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/14/1989
Description: Dukakis proposes science education plan to promote high tech achievement and competition with Japan in the next century.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/11/1988
Description: CUSTOMERS USING ATMS, VISA, CREDIT CARDS, PAYING WITH CASH, SHOPPING.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1983
Description: Modern exterior of East Boston Technical School. Shop room, red lockers, wall cases for fire hose and extinguishers, new lab benches, cabinets, sinks. Headmaster tells how building was originally designed, furnished and equipped to be new Barnes Middle School, but revised court order for next phase of desegregation mandated a technical and vocational curriculum for grades 7-12. School will specialize in computers, environment, electronics, medical and aviation training, in partnership with MIT and Massport.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/24/1976
Description: Economists Sara Johnson and Barry Bluestone say state is headed for recession because of declines in high tech, defense contracts, health care, education. Copley Place without shoppers. People in line at unemployment office.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/18/1990
Description: Electric Car, Athol, MA. .
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/01/1981
Description: Experimental prototype of electric General Motors car “Electrovette.” Batteries in open section behind seats. Dashboard gauge indicating charge level. Electrical connections under hood. Amp meter. DC plug. Interview with GM official about improving fuel efficiency. He says it costs $1 billion for every half mile improvement in gas mileage for fleet average. Talks about complying with government regulations on emissions standards. Does not foresee the demise of the personal automobile due to dwindling oil supply; quotes Walter Reuther on car ownership as “our fifth freedom.”
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/27/1978
Description: Electronic Mail (Email) visuals shot 12/24/1981.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/14/1982