Description: Rosalind Gorin and Paul Tsongas withdraw proposal for new arena, leaving Delaware North as the likely developer. Wrestling match in Boston Garden. Bobby Orr in Bruins game (1970).
Description: Disabled people, some in wheelchairs, protest inside State House against Medicaid cuts. Stephen Tocco makes weak attempt to appease. One woman wields crutch. Red dye thrown on State House.
Description: Madison Park High students comment on wide availability of drugs and lack of parental control and alternatives to drug use and selling. Sen. Kennedy testifies to Commission on Drug-Free Schools.
Description: At State House, Dukakis introduces Sen. Lloyd Bentsen as his vice presidential candidate. The running mates lock arms and wave in classic pose.
Description: Boston Teachers Union president Ed Doherty announces his candidacy for mayor of Boston. Says Flynn gives ‘only an illusion of leadership.’ File of teachers on strike.