Description:
Edward Brooke and Paul Tsongas political ads.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/06/1978
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Description:
Edward F. King (not to be confused with Edward J. King) holds a press conference to announce his Republican gubernatorial candidacy at Park Plaza Hotel. Otto Walrab, former Chairman of the Republican State Committee, introduces King. King talks about his past experience and Massachusetts economic policy. He talks about cutting across traditional party lines, especially in Massachusetts, a heavily Democratic state. He criticizes Michael Dukakis for tax plan and for his judicial appointments, including Robert Bonin and Margaret Burnham. King takes questions from the press. Several takes of reporter standup.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/04/1978
Description:
Edward King gives victory speech at Park Plaza Hotel after winning gubernatorial election. He thanks the community and introduces his family.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/07/1978
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:
Interview with Marshall Paisner, originator of electronic tune-up business. Offers fixed price oil and lubrication service. He also established Scrub-A-Dub car wash. His success derives from standardization and uniformity to keep costs down. Inside Tuner-Up shop in Natick, mechanic connects sensor cables and probes in engine compartment to diagnose adjustments needed. Readings are printed out.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/08/1978
Description:
Several takes of reporter standup in empty Boston Garden. Bruins banners hang over ice rink. Long circular pan of unoccupied seats.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/18/1978
Description:
People walk across expanse of City Hall Plaza as snow falls at Government Center. Four children repeatedly slide down snow pile on plastic flying saucer. Slow moving traffic at dusk on Southeast Expressway - light snow, slick roads, headlights.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/13/1978
Description:
Mounted Boston police officer near Quincy Market. Crowds of children pet horse. Street performer. Angled view of upper facade of Faneuil Hall juxtaposed with Sixty State Street high rise. Quincy Market plaque. Grasshopper weather vane. Sign for “Where's Boston?”
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
06/15/1978
Description:
Cockpit of Federal Express plane at Logan Airport. FedEx van. Close-up on jet engine. Cargo hatch closes. Pan lear and prop jets at Eastern terminal. Man wearing ear protection waves yellow wands to direct FedEx plane to taxi. Plane makes U-turn on ground, passes Eastern hangar.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
06/30/1978
Description:
Inside Fenway Studios on Ipswich Street. Artist works on pastel portrait of girl. High view of work space. Pastels and paints arrayed on table. Silhouette of artist against loft window. Door with knocker. Zoom in to nameplate: Robert Cormier. View down dismal corridor with peeling ceiling. (starts 4:30 in)
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/17/1978
