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King testifies in libel trial

Description: In libel trial, Edward King testifies to anguish caused by Globe column which alleged that he attempted to influence Judge Herbert Abrams.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/23/1988

King with truckers

Description: Gov. Edward King holds press conference to announce “one-twelfth budget” - funds to last just a month during legislative impasse on annual budget. Secretary of Administration and Finance Edward Hanley. Gov. King meets with independent truckers about crisis precipitated by fuel shortage and high prices. George Oberg represents truckers. King announces he will seek loosening of Blue Laws to allow truckers to drive through the state on Sunday; and he will review equipment leasing law. Paul Guzzi, Charles Mahoney, Joseph Fitzpatrick.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/02/1979

L Street Bathhouse

Description: Men in front of James Michael Curley Recreation Center aka L Street Bathhouse in South Boston. Exteriors of the building. Governor Ed King talks and poses for pictures, shakes hands, and talks to constituents. State Senator William Bulger walks across street toward L Street Bathhouse. Bulger shakes hands and makes jokes. They hold a press conference. Bulger says he spent five summers lifeguarding at the Bathhouse and it was the best job he ever had. He endorses Governor King for reelection. King presents Bulger with a check for $15 million from state takeover of Hynes Auditorium. Senator Chester Atkins joins them at podium. Shots of reporter Janet Wu listening to the press conference. King continues talking about the accomplishments of his administration. King leaves press conferences and shakes hands. Wu asks King why he chose to give the check to Bulger rather than the mayor, and why they held the press conference at the L Street Bathhouse.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/09/1982

Logan Runaway

Description: Story #9771. Story about plans to build a new runways at Logan Airport, the "Logan Masterplan," and objections from the community with noise and environmental concerns. Footage includes b-roll of press conference, close up shots of runway plans, planes taking off and landing, construction equipment and workers, press conference with concerned citizens and a press conference with governor King about a court order that halted construction, environmental impact studies, and how to continue with the project. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/27/1974

Mary Jane England

Description: Janet Wu interviews two social service professionals, John York and Dr. Mary Jane England, on the high number of uncovered cases of child welfare. York states that the Department of Public Welfare and the Office of Social Services have always been understaffed. He explains that there are approximately 200 new social services positions in the budget for 1980. Dr. England speaks on the current state of the social services programs in the Commonwealth.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/03/1979

Paul Szep interview

Description: Interview with Globe editorial cartoonist Paul Szep. Talks about libel suit brought by Gov. King; his ideas and drawing methods; his respect for Honoré Daumier. Also, Thomas Nast cartoons on exhibit.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/14/1984

Pier 4

Description: Anthony's Pier 4 and ship “Peter Stuyvesant” sinking next to restaurant as a result of blizzard damage earlier in the year. Tobin (Mystic River) Bridge, full view from across water. Discussion between cameraman, reporter, and Anthony's Pier 4 representative on permission to shoot footage of the restaurant and ship. Several takes of reporter standup for story on Ed King's gubernatorial campaign, his spending as head of Massport, and his budget campaign promises. Exterior shots of Jimmy's Harborside restaurant, and TASC office building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/03/1978

Salvucci on Central Artery depression

Description: End of interview with Fred Salvucci at MIT on Central Artery depression and Gov. Ed King's opposition to it. “Stop I-95 People Before Highways” graffiti on wall at intersection of New Heath Street and Columbus Avenue. Traffic approaching Leverett Circle at end of Storrow Drive in rain. Overhead signs to Mystic Bridge, Charlestown, Callahan Tunnel.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/03/1979

Southwest corridor construction

Description: Audio goes in and out. Some video deterioration. MBTA southwest corridor construction site for orange line relocation. Urban Mass Transportation Project sign. Gov. Edward King gets out of car, shakes hands with bystanders. Secretary of Transportation James Carlin introduces King who talks about economic vitality created by largest construction project in Boston history. Signs bill transferring land from MDC. Governor King responds to question on extending Logan runways, and the actions of the board of the Massachusetts Port Authority and the executive director of Logan International Airport.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/13/1982

State of the State, Part 2

Description: Massachusetts Governor Ed King's State of the State Address. Discusses welfare statistics: case reduction, office reduction; improvement of services and poverty situation. King states that he was elected as a businessman, not a politician. Following speech is footage of applauding cabinet and legislators; King smiling and waving. King exits assembly hall led by Sergeant-at-Arms. Reel 2 of 2.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/12/1982