Description: Michael Dukakis gives broad-reaching presidential campaign speech to luncheon gathering in Springfield. Interrupted frequently by applause. Touches on education, “good jobs at good wages,” quality of health care, economic patriotism in America.
Description: Springfield mayor Richard Neal introduces lieutenant governor Evelyn Murphy who introduces Michael Dukakis at 'regional day' visit at Tara Hotel in Springfield. Campaign speech: “good jobs at good wages in the good old USA.”
Description: Michael Dukakis reiterates need for New Braintree prison, construction in progress.Weld opposes site but needs the cells. Holyoke and Springfield armories. Hampden sheriff Michael Ashe. Bulldozer, dump truck, crane. Iron pipes and barbed wire rimmed fences.
Description: Springfield police union endorses George Bush for president, who accepts in person, applauds the crime fighters. Springfield residents show support for Dukakis, holding placards. Sen. David Locke.