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Domestic problems on eve of war

Description: As prospect of gulf war looms, domestic problems stemming from recession go unsolved. Bush says he still hopes for peace. Unemployment check, credit card slip, “closed” sign. Ellen Hume,William Seidman.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/11/1991

Ed Doherty announces candidacy

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.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1991

Final TOCN show

Description: Final program of The Ten O'Clock News. Flowers on anchor desk. Chris Lydon and Carmen Fields say their farewells. Montage of TOCN staff. Staff hugs on set during credits. Stories on Charlestown High School prom, interview with Kevin White, using the word "condom" on TV, and examination of the Big Bang Theory, which includes interviews with Philip Morrison, Margaret Geller, and Eric Lerner.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1991

Finneran on budget catastrophe

Description: House Ways and Means chair Thomas Finneran says drastic cuts in state spending are inevitable. He will present very lean budget. Even once untouchable programs such as Medicaid will be vulnerable.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/16/1991

Finneran's warning

Description: Thomas Finneran says communities must raise taxes through Prop 2 1/2 override to make up for local aid cuts. Weld is happy budget emphasis is on cuts, not taxes. Finneran forebodes state bankruptcy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/16/1991

Flaherty doubts Weld on deficit

Description: Speaker Charles Flaherty has not harnessed the House votes to oppose Weld's various proposals addressing the deficit. Believes taxes are necessary but is not explicit about it. Flaherty walking.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/19/1991

Flaherty on leadership

Description: Conversation with Charles Flaherty about his leadership of the House. Refuses to state that taxes are necessary. Blames Weld for not governing. Refers to self as visionary, optimistic.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/21/1991

Image of UMass Amherst

Description: Chancellor Joseph Duffey says UMass Amherst has improved its reputation in his tenure. Students worry about higher fees, budget cuts, value of their degrees. Small discussion class. Students walking on campus.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/06/1991

Iran's role in Middle East

Description: Islamic republic in Iran since 1979 revolution. Muslim fundamentalism; terrorism including Kuwaiti jet hijack and bombing of Beirut marine barracks; war with Iraq; neutrality in Persian Gulf war.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/12/1991

Iraqi refugee Alexander Dawoody

Description: Painter/architect & Iraqi refugee Alexander Dawoody is not surprised at news of thousands of Iraqi soldiers surrendering to allied troops and Saddam's decision to withdraw from Kuwait.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/25/1991