Description: Michael Dukakis and John Kerry with Dr. An Wang at Bunker Hill Community College computer training center, where Wang donated equipment. Wang endorses Dukakis for governor. Dukakis talks about imperative for computer literacy. Presents ‘Economic Prosperity and Jobs for Our People’ program to alleviate unemployment. Tries his hand at the computer and admits he is hapless.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/25/1982
Description: At Park Plaza press conference before inauguration, Michael Dukakis announces appointments of Fred Salvucci as transportation secretary and Margaret Xifaras as special assistant to the governor. Dukakis answers question about carrying out capital punishment though he opposes death penalty.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982
Description: Interview with East Boston resident and community activist on the caucus the next day to vote for people to go to the convention. She talks about her support of Michael Dukakis and the cooperation between Dukakis supporters and Thomas O'Neill supporters. She favors primary elections over the caucus practice. Closeup on teacup and saucer. They shoot cutaways (no audio). East Boston environs, houses, cars, Eastern Airlines sign. Editor's note: Content given off the record was edited out of this footage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/05/1982
Description: LIEUTENANT GOV. JOHN KERRY WITH GOV. MICHAEL DUKAKIS THANKING LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS AFTER ELECTION
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/16/1982
Description: U.S. Representative Edward Markey encounters Michael Dukakis on steps of the Capitol. They casually discuss nuclear freeze referendum. Reporters ask them questions. Exterior shots of Capitol building. Shot of Markey leaving Capitol. Interview with U.S. Representative Brian Donnelly on how Massachusetts produces great political leadership; and on attainment of elected office as a means of upward mobility by Irish and Italians. They have a more informal discussion while shooting cutaways. Editor's note: Content given off the record was edited out of this footage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/16/1982
Description: 1) Interview with Everett Mendelsohn describing what he saw in Beirut after Israeli bombardment. 2) Brief on corruption in state revenue department and suicide of John Coady. 3) Dukakis campaign strategy against Ed King on taxes and corruption. 4) Human services advocates oppose repeal of 7.5% surtax on state income tax; David Bartley, secretary of administration and finance, Sen. George Bachrach. 5) AIDS symptoms, infections, high death rate, lack of response to treatment, preponderance of cases among gay men and concern about moral backlash; Dr. Matthew Hirsch, MGH virologist. 6) Blue Hill Avenue used as drag strip - high accident rate and unsafe for pedestrians; Sen. Bill Owens, Deputy Supt. William Celester, Minister Don Straughter (aka Muhammad). 7) Brief on Leo Beranek's $1 million gift to Boston Symphony Orchestra. Anchor Lydon.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/02/1982