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Ads from the 1990 gubernatorial campaigns of William Weld and John Silber.
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Ten O'Clock News
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William Weld 1990 campaign compilation: first press conference after election; political ads; shaking hands outside supermarket and downtown; with Cellucci after primary victory; at Foley's bar.
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Ten O'Clock News
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Photos of William Weld and his family. Fishing, wedding, college, prep school etc.
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Ten O'Clock News
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WILLIAM WELD 'NO COMMENT' ON KEVIN WHITE CORRUPTION PROBE
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/09/1982
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US Attorney William Weld, Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Jim Greenleaf of FBI hold press conference to announce indictments of Angiulos and associates of Patriarca family of La Cosa Nostra (mafia). Organized crime.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/20/1983
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Attorney General William French Smith and US Attorney William Weld at press conference on drug trafficking task force. Interview with Smith on receiving “Conservative of the Year” Award from Tufts students. He comments on Justice Department investigating possible leaks of classified information.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/30/1983
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JOANNE PREVOST & WILLIAM WELD GETTING INTO ELEVATOR
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
06/13/1984
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Story on the Drop-a-Dime Program started by Roxbury residents Georgette Watson and Rev. Bruce Wall. Pedestrians on the streets of Roxbury and Roxbury neighborhood in the evening. Watson points out a drug dealer and a building out of which the drug trade operates. Interview with Watson about the drug problem in the city and the effectiveness of the Drop-a-Dime Program. She talks about the role of neighborhood youth in the drug trade. Representatives from the Drop-a-Dime Program were not included in the mayor's newly formed council on drug abuse. Mayor Ray Flynn holds press conference announcing the formation of the council. Ben Thompson, Chairman of the council, says that the council intends to work with anti-crime and drug prevention groups across the city. William Weld, US Attorney for Massachusetts, and Derek Sanderson, former player for the Boston Bruins, stand with the other members of the council at the press conference. Interview with Bruce Wall about how community groups have not been included on the council. He adds that members of community groups understand how the drug trade functions in their neighborhoods. Flynn will go to the Boston City Council to obtain funding to combat drug abuse in the city.
1:00:05: Visual: Shots through the windshield of a traveling car of Boston streets; of Washington Street; of youth gathered in front of a building. Audio of Georgette Watson (Roxbury community leader) talking about drug trafficking in her neighborhood. Watson points out a well-known drug dealer as he walks across the street. Watson talks about the role of neighborhood youth in the drug trade. Meg Vaillancourt reports that Watson is familiar with the drug trade in her neighborhood; that Watson and Reverend Bruce Wall (Roxbury community leader) started the Drop-a-Dime program. Vaillancourt reports that the Drop-a-Dime program encourages residents to phone in tips and information about the drug trade to police; that South Boston and Roxbury police have found the tips to be mostly accurate. V: Shots of Watson and Wall; of a tape recorder. Footage of a hand pressing the play button on the tape recorder. Audiocassette is heard playing in the background of the report. Shots from a traveling car of Washington Street in the evening. Vaillancourt reports that Watson wants to expand Drop-a-Dime program into a city-wide service; that representatives from the program were not included in the mayor's council on drug abuse. V: Footage of Watson saying that Drop-a-Dime deserves more support from the mayor and the city. Vaillancourt reports that the Ray Flynn (Mayor of the City of Boston) held a press conference today to announce his new drug abuse council; that Flynn did not answer questions regarding the absence of Drop-a-Dime representatives from the council. V: Shots of Flynn and his council at a press conference. Footage of Ben Thompson (Chairman of the Council), saying that the council intends to be "inclusive"; that the council intends to work with other anti-crime and drug prevention groups across the city. Footage of Wall saying that community groups need to be included on the mayor's council; that community groups understand how the drug trade functions on the streets of the city. Shots of members of the drug abuse council, including William Weld (US Attorney for Massachusetts) and Derek Sanderson (former player for the Boston Bruins). Footage of Flynn explaining that Sanderson will be paid by the city of Boston; that the rest of the committee is made up of volunteers. Shots of the council preparing to leave the press conference. Vaillancourt notes that the council is made up of local and state officials. Vaillancourt notes that the council will prepare a report on how the city can combat drug abuse; that Flynn will take the report to the Boston City Council in order to obtain funding; that it will be difficult for Flynn to obtain extra funds because of the economic crisis faced by the city.
1:00:05: Visual: Shots through the windshield of a traveling car of Boston streets; of Washington Street; of youth gathered in front of a building. Audio of Georgette Watson (Roxbury community leader) talking about drug trafficking in her neighborhood. Watson points out a well-known drug dealer as he walks across the street. Watson talks about the role of neighborhood youth in the drug trade. Meg Vaillancourt reports that Watson is familiar with the drug trade in her neighborhood; that Watson and Reverend Bruce Wall (Roxbury community leader) started the Drop-a-Dime program. Vaillancourt reports that the Drop-a-Dime program encourages residents to phone in tips and information about the drug trade to police; that South Boston and Roxbury police have found the tips to be mostly accurate. V: Shots of Watson and Wall; of a tape recorder. Footage of a hand pressing the play button on the tape recorder. Audiocassette is heard playing in the background of the report. Shots from a traveling car of Washington Street in the evening. Vaillancourt reports that Watson wants to expand Drop-a-Dime program into a city-wide service; that representatives from the program were not included in the mayor's council on drug abuse. V: Footage of Watson saying that Drop-a-Dime deserves more support from the mayor and the city. Vaillancourt reports that the Ray Flynn (Mayor of the City of Boston) held a press conference today to announce his new drug abuse council; that Flynn did not answer questions regarding the absence of Drop-a-Dime representatives from the council. V: Shots of Flynn and his council at a press conference. Footage of Ben Thompson (Chairman of the Council), saying that the council intends to be "inclusive"; that the council intends to work with other anti-crime and drug prevention groups across the city. Footage of Wall saying that community groups need to be included on the mayor's council; that community groups understand how the drug trade functions on the streets of the city. Shots of members of the drug abuse council, including William Weld (US Attorney for Massachusetts) and Derek Sanderson (former player for the Boston Bruins). Footage of Flynn explaining that Sanderson will be paid by the city of Boston; that the rest of the committee is made up of volunteers. Shots of the council preparing to leave the press conference. Vaillancourt notes that the council is made up of local and state officials. Vaillancourt notes that the council will prepare a report on how the city can combat drug abuse; that Flynn will take the report to the Boston City Council in order to obtain funding; that it will be difficult for Flynn to obtain extra funds because of the economic crisis faced by the city.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/07/1984
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BRIEF DISCUSSION ON BOSTON HARBOR PROBLEMS with WILLIAM WELD
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Ten O'Clock News
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01/31/1985
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Preview and overview of upcoming trial of Angiulo lawyer William Cintolo for obstruction of justice for convincing witness Walter LaFreniere not to testify in Angiulo trial. File of William Weld as US Attorney and Vincent Piro on House Speaker's platform.
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Ten O'Clock News
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05/14/1985
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PROSECUTOR WILLIAM WELD INTERVIEW, COURT DRAWINGS OF KENT, HOEFFER AND DEVELOPERS
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Ten O'Clock News
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08/21/1985
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PC WITH WILLIAM WELD AND JEREMIAH O'SULLIVAN EXPLAINING CURRENCY TRANSACTION REPORTING. organized crime
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Ten O'Clock News
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02/27/1986
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FRANK BELLOTTI, WILLIAM WELD, SCOTT HARSHBARGER, JAMES GREENLEAF PC ON POLICE - CIVIL SERVICE EXAM SCANDAL.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
07/30/1986
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LOCAL AND MDC POLICE CHARGED WITH CHEATING ON CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS. Scott Harshbarger, William Weld, corruption
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
07/30/1986
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PROFILE OF WILLIAM WELD, DEPARTING US ATTORNEY FOR MASS (PART 1 OF 2). Nick Littlefield, Harvey Silverglate
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
07/31/1986
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PROFILE OF WILLIAM WELD, DEPARTING US ATTORNEY FOR MASS, ON CORRUPTION (PART 2 OF 2). Nick Littlefield, Harvey Silverglate. Theodore Anzalone, Vincent Piro, Kevin White
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Ten O'Clock News
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08/01/1986
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Frank McNamara charges that William Weld used marijuana. Weld denies it. Jeremiah O'Sullivan offers to be character witness on Weld's behalf.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
07/14/1988
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Frank McNamara, who accused William Weld of smoking marijuana, has admitted to same himself. Justice Dept. is investigating either his claim on Weld or his behavior but will not say which. (all file)
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Ten O'Clock News
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11/17/1988
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Five likely Republican gubernatorial candidates assemble: Paul Cellucci, Steven Pierce, William Weld, Paul Cronin, Guy Carbone.
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Ten O'Clock News
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09/05/1989
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Paul Cellucci decides not to run for governor; instead becomes running mate of William Weld. Alexander Tennant.
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Ten O'Clock News
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09/29/1989
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William Weld announces Republican gubernatorial candidacy. Background on his experience and reputation. Sen. Paul Cellucci will be running mate for lieutenant governor.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/04/1990
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Five Republican gubernatorial candidates participate in low-key debate early in the campaign. William Weld, Paul Cronin, Steven Pierce, Guy Carbone, Len Umina.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/18/1990
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Story on the lack of openly gay republican, focusing on Michael Duffy, a gay Republican running for state representative. Duffy at his house talking to his partner. Interview with Duffy on his position on gay political issues. Duffy holds a candidates night. Interviews with Republicans Steven Pierce, Paul Cronin, and William Weld on their views on gay rights legislation. Weld and Duffy shake hands.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
02/01/1990
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Conservative Republicans call candidate William Weld too liberal for the party. Ray Shamie, Rep. Barbara Gray.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/05/1990
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Michael Dukakis, with bandaged hands, breaks ground for cargo terminal at Logan, and comments on proposed tax rollback. William Weld favors the rollback.
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Ten O'Clock News
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03/05/1990
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William Weld puts forth his pro-choice position on abortion.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/06/1990
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Weld, Pierce, and Cronin meet in Republican gubernatorial candidates debate.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/08/1990
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William Weld portrays himself as tough candidate and regular guy. At campaign headquarters on day before state convention. In shirtsleeves, talking on phone. His house in Cambridge.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/09/1990
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Michael Dukakis, Robert Crane, William Weld, Marjorie Clapprood, Steven Pierce sing and joke at St. Patrick's Day lunch in Beverly. George Keverian sings "You'll Never Walk Alone." b-roll: William Golden's poor taste remark about Clapprood.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/16/1990
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Michael Dukakis, George Keverian, Robert Crane, William Weld, Marjorie Clapprood, Steven Pierce sing and joke at St. Patrick's Day lunch in Beverly.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/16/1990
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Michael Dukakis, George Keverian, Robert Crane, William Weld, Marjorie Clapprood, Steven Pierce sing and joke at St. Patrick's Day lunch in Beverly.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/16/1990
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Democratic gubernatorial candidates Bellotti, Weld, Evelyn Murphy address abortion rights rally outside State House. Nicki Nichols Gamble.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
05/01/1990
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William Weld talks about Kevin White's confession that '81 party for his wife was scheme to raise personal income. He also accuses John Silber of poor judgement for associating with White.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
05/30/1990
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Gubernatorial candidates Bellotti, Murphy, Pierce, Weld state their plans to create affordable housing.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
06/11/1990
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Weld faults Kevin White for indiscreet fundraising and questionable connection to John Hancock and BU in the 80s, as a means of attacking Silber through guilt by association. White on “Boston Common.”
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
06/18/1990
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Gubernatorial candidates speak at forum on veterans' issues. All pledge funding for support programs. Silber proposes ethnic grouping of veterans in shelters. Murphy, Weld, Pierce, Bellotti.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
07/20/1990
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William Weld condemns Governor's Councillor Joseph Langone and speaks on behalf of judicial nominee Diane Kottmyer. Peter Eleey defends Council's reservations about her “temperament.”
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/06/1990
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William Weld outraged at William Bulger's habit of giving jobs to associates and his use of intimidation. Dukakis muses over South Boston drug arrests. Harshbarger and Shannon debate 75 State Street case.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/13/1990
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Only gubernatorial candidates Evelyn Murphy and William Weld participate in Globe forum on transportation. They speak mainly about taxes.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/14/1990
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Evelyn Murphy, Francis X. Bellotti and William Weld participate in Globe forum on abortion rights. All three candidates support reproductive choice.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
08/21/1990
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TOCN special on William Weld as Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/07/1990
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William Weld and Steven Pierce each claims he will benefit from Evelyn Murphy's withdrawal from gubernatorial race. Each tries to entice independent voters. Campaign ads of Weld and Pierce.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/11/1990
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At Downtown Crossing, campaign volunteers hold Pierce and Weld signs surrounding their respective candidates, who try to attract potential voters.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/17/1990
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Silber and Weld exult over their primary victories. Democrats gather at unity breakfast. Silber and Clapprood raise arms together. Shamie presents check to Weld and Cellucci. Silber ad.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/19/1990
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Silber's press secretary Michal Regunberg and Weld's press secretary Ray Howell talk about their respective candidates and fairness in coverage of their campaigns.
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Ten O'Clock News
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09/20/1990
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Ann Lewis explains that John Silber fails to reach out to and unify Democrats. Some of his potential constituents are defecting to Weld. Weld at Foley's bar in South Boston. Ray Flynn reads proclamation.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/21/1990
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Peter Berlandi, former Bellotti fundraiser, joins William Weld's campaign. Mark Roosevelt, former Bellotti campaign director, joins John Silber's forces.
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Ten O'Clock News
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09/25/1990
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Women's Political Caucus endorses William Weld for governor. Marjorie Clapprood is dismayed by the defection. Gay and lesbian coalition denounces John Silber.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/26/1990
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Bill Sawyer, Republican candidate for attorney general, decries findings about lax state judges and influence peddling in the courts. William Weld, Scott Harshbarger are also dismayed.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/27/1990
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Environmentalists lean toward William Weld in the governor's race because he is stronger on recycling and clean water issues, while John Silber has other priorities.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
09/28/1990
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Domenic Bozzotto presents red t-shirts to Weld and Cellucci as Hotel Workers Union endorses Republican ticket in governor's race. Arthur Osborn of AFL-CIO.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/02/1990
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John Silber proposes limiting legislative session to six months and legislators' terms to three. Weld agrees. Weld says he might delay tax rollback if poor revenue forecasts go on. Nurses group endorses Weld.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/03/1990
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Elizabeth Dole comes to Boston in lieu of the president to attend a Republican fundraising lunch. Joe Malone, Jim Rappaport, William Weld on federal tax package.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/04/1990
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William Weld faults John Silber for his attitude toward women and his remarks on women's issues. Silber gets into elevator with aides without responding to criticism.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/10/1990
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Margery Eagan & Ellen Hume on Silber's remarks on women. Clapprood declines comment on running mate. Weld says he looks out for women's interests. b-roll of Victor Kiam; Lisa Olson in Patriots locker room.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/10/1990
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Silber and Weld are men of means, but Weld denies self-consciousness about it and Silber downplays it. Family backgrounds. BU president's house. Photos of Silber as a boy. Weld home,boathouse,hall at Harvard.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/11/1990
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William Weld and John Silber talk about their academic achievements through early education, fellowships abroad and advanced degrees.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/18/1990
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Examples of what was on television against the first Weld Silber debate: Cosby Show, The Simpsons, Patriots football. Monica Collins comments on what viewers chose.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/19/1990
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William Weld comments on John Silber's support from state employees' unions and on poll showing Silber ahead.
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Ten O'Clock News
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10/23/1990
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John Silber apologizes for calling William Weld "SOB" but criticizes him for resigning from Justice Dept. instead of prosecuting Meese. Weld does not respond to Silber offer to end negative campaigning.
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Ten O'Clock News
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10/24/1990
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Dan Quayle comes to Massachusetts to campaign for William Weld, John MacGovern and James Rappaport.
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Ten O'Clock News
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10/25/1990
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John Silber denies William Weld's allegation that Silber's candidacy has an unseemly connection to Kevin White.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/25/1990
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Analysis of second debate between gubernatorial candidates John Silber and William Weld.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/30/1990
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People from William Weld's academic life, law practice, government career describe development of the gubernatorial candidate. Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Harvey Silverglate. Photos of young Weld. People walking on Harvard Yard paths. Middlesex School.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
10/30/1990
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In Burlington, George Bush endorses William Weld and campaigns on behalf of state Republican ticket. Also visits Mashpee to repeat message.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/01/1990
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William Weld and John Silber talk about how they do and do not fit into their respective parties, and how their supporters cross usual party lines.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/01/1990
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As gubernatorial campaign nears end, John Silber mixes with common folk in Worcester; William Weld speaks to Boston bankers. Silber calls Weld ‘orange headed WASP.’ Weld strolls with standard bearers.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/02/1990
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William Weld's last-minute campaigning includes speaking to senior citizens and marching through throngs at Downtown Crossing, shaking hands everywhere.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/05/1990
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In his victory speech, William Weld states his objectives for state government. In post-election press conference, he proposes repeal of service tax.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/07/1990
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Cardinal Bernard Law blesses Seton Manor, a Catholic home for people with AIDS. William Weld attends opening. Larry Kessler says candidates failed to show concern for the epidemic during the campaign season.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/08/1990
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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.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/15/1990
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William Weld names diverse committee to help shape fiscal policy and another to recruit new administration members. Paul Cellucci. Michael Dukakis applauds public construction projects in progress.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/19/1990
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House approves postponement of service tax. George Keverian says this is an accommodation to newly elected Gov. Weld although it deprives state of revenue. Barbara Anderson demands repeal of tax.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
11/28/1990
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William Weld addresses Mass. Newspaper Publishers Association; answers a few questions about his priorities.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/06/1990
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Consumer advocates beseech William Weld to protect their interests by preserving Cabinet level Consumer Affairs Office.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/11/1990
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William Weld announces cabinet appointments: Gloria Larson as secretary of environmental affairs, Franklin Ollivierre as secretary of elder affairs; also David Place as head of judicial nominating council.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/19/1990
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David Boeri reports that the state of Massachusetts has lost a seat in the US House of Representatives because of a decline in the population according to the 1990 census. Mayor Ray Flynn and others are calling for a recount because they believe that the census undercounts urban residents. Footage of census workers going from door to door. Boeri reports on speculation that Congressman Joe Early may retire and on speculation that a redistricting plan would force Congressmen Chester Atkins and Barney Frank to run against one another. Governor William Weld has proposed a redistricting plan under which the city of Boston is represented by one congressman. Interview with State Rep. Peter Forman, who says that suburban areas are unfairly represented and that the city of Boston would represent a "minority seat." Interview with State Rep. Jim Brett, who discusses options for possible redistricting plans. Boeri reports that the proposal to limit Boston to one Congressional seat will probably fail.
1:00:16: Visual: Footage from a campaign debate between Barney Frank (US Representative) and Margaret Heckler (US Representative) sponsored by the League of Women Voters in October of 1982. Shots of the panel at the debate. David Boeri reports that Massachusetts lost a Congressional seat in 1980; that the Democratic Party forced Heckler, the Republican incumbent) to run against Frank. Boeri reports that the state must reduce its eleven congressmen to ten as a result of the 1990 census. V: Shot of shoppers at Downtown Crossing. Boeri reports that Ray Flynn (Mayor of Boston) is calling for a recount; that Flynn and others say that the census undercounts the cities. V: Shot of Flynn; of the front of the Massachusetts State House. Boeri reports that Massachusetts lost its seat by only a narrow margin. V: Footage of James Brett (state representative) being interviewed. Brett says that he doubts if the numbers will change significantly in a census recount. Shot of an African American female census worker knocking on the door of a building. Boeri reports that the US Census Bureau says that the census counts are subject to possible correction until January 15. V: Shot of another African American female census worker knocking on the door of an apartment. Boeri reports that there has never been a successful appeal of a lost congressional seat. V: Shot of a third African American female census worker knocking on the door of an a building. Boeri says that some people are speculating that Joe Early (US Representative) may retire. Boeri notes that Early could keep up to $142,000 worth of campaign funds if he quits before 1992. Boeri adds that Early says that he is planning to run for reelection. V: Shot of representatives in the Congressional chambers. Shot of a black and white photo of Early. Boeri reports that there are rumors of a redistricting plan which would force Frank to run against Chester Atkins (US Representative). V: Shot of Atkins at a campaign event for John Kerry (US Senate); of Frank speaking to the media as he walks through a corridor of a building. Boeri reports that Atkins and Frank are supposed to be the two most unpopular congressmen on Beacon Hill. Boeri reports that Frank, Atkins and Joe Kennedy (US Representative) represent the western suburbs of Boston. V: Footage of Brett being interviewed by Boeri. Brett says that there is a cluster of US Representatives in the suburbs west of Boston. Boeri reports that Brett chairs the legislative redistricting committee. Boeri reports that Brett says that the US congressional districts will be redrawn. V: Footage of Peter Forman (State Representative and prospective House Minority Leader) being interviewed. Forman says that suburban areas are not fairly represented in the current districts; that the current districts are unfair to the Republican Party. Boeri reports that William Weld (governor of Massachusetts) has proposed a plan under which the city of Boston is represented by one congressman. V: Shot of Weld greeting two older men at an event. Footage of Forman being interviewed. Forman says that the state of Massachusetts should probably have a "minority seat." Footage of Brett being interviewed by Boeri. Brett says that Weld's plan sets up the Republican Party to gain seats in the suburbs by limiting the number of seats in Boston. Footage of Forman being interviewed. Forman says that the Democratic Party would like to limit gains by Republicans. Boeri reports that the Republican Party has more say on the issues than in 1980. Boeri notes that Weld is a Republican governor; that there are enough Republican senators to sustain a veto by Weld. V: Shot of Weld speaking at a campaign event in 1990. Boeri reports that Brett wants the redistricting plan to be fair. V: Footage of Brett being interviewed. Brett says that the redistricting plan could end up in federal court. Brett says that the legislative redistricting committee wants to avoid any special deals or the appearance of any improprieties. Boeri stands in front of the Massachusetts State House. Boeri reports that the proposal to limit Boston to one congressional seat will most likely fail. Boeri reports that no money has yet been appropriated for the redistricting process; that the battle has already begun.
1:00:16: Visual: Footage from a campaign debate between Barney Frank (US Representative) and Margaret Heckler (US Representative) sponsored by the League of Women Voters in October of 1982. Shots of the panel at the debate. David Boeri reports that Massachusetts lost a Congressional seat in 1980; that the Democratic Party forced Heckler, the Republican incumbent) to run against Frank. Boeri reports that the state must reduce its eleven congressmen to ten as a result of the 1990 census. V: Shot of shoppers at Downtown Crossing. Boeri reports that Ray Flynn (Mayor of Boston) is calling for a recount; that Flynn and others say that the census undercounts the cities. V: Shot of Flynn; of the front of the Massachusetts State House. Boeri reports that Massachusetts lost its seat by only a narrow margin. V: Footage of James Brett (state representative) being interviewed. Brett says that he doubts if the numbers will change significantly in a census recount. Shot of an African American female census worker knocking on the door of a building. Boeri reports that the US Census Bureau says that the census counts are subject to possible correction until January 15. V: Shot of another African American female census worker knocking on the door of an apartment. Boeri reports that there has never been a successful appeal of a lost congressional seat. V: Shot of a third African American female census worker knocking on the door of an a building. Boeri says that some people are speculating that Joe Early (US Representative) may retire. Boeri notes that Early could keep up to $142,000 worth of campaign funds if he quits before 1992. Boeri adds that Early says that he is planning to run for reelection. V: Shot of representatives in the Congressional chambers. Shot of a black and white photo of Early. Boeri reports that there are rumors of a redistricting plan which would force Frank to run against Chester Atkins (US Representative). V: Shot of Atkins at a campaign event for John Kerry (US Senate); of Frank speaking to the media as he walks through a corridor of a building. Boeri reports that Atkins and Frank are supposed to be the two most unpopular congressmen on Beacon Hill. Boeri reports that Frank, Atkins and Joe Kennedy (US Representative) represent the western suburbs of Boston. V: Footage of Brett being interviewed by Boeri. Brett says that there is a cluster of US Representatives in the suburbs west of Boston. Boeri reports that Brett chairs the legislative redistricting committee. Boeri reports that Brett says that the US congressional districts will be redrawn. V: Footage of Peter Forman (State Representative and prospective House Minority Leader) being interviewed. Forman says that suburban areas are not fairly represented in the current districts; that the current districts are unfair to the Republican Party. Boeri reports that William Weld (governor of Massachusetts) has proposed a plan under which the city of Boston is represented by one congressman. V: Shot of Weld greeting two older men at an event. Footage of Forman being interviewed. Forman says that the state of Massachusetts should probably have a "minority seat." Footage of Brett being interviewed by Boeri. Brett says that Weld's plan sets up the Republican Party to gain seats in the suburbs by limiting the number of seats in Boston. Footage of Forman being interviewed. Forman says that the Democratic Party would like to limit gains by Republicans. Boeri reports that the Republican Party has more say on the issues than in 1980. Boeri notes that Weld is a Republican governor; that there are enough Republican senators to sustain a veto by Weld. V: Shot of Weld speaking at a campaign event in 1990. Boeri reports that Brett wants the redistricting plan to be fair. V: Footage of Brett being interviewed. Brett says that the redistricting plan could end up in federal court. Brett says that the legislative redistricting committee wants to avoid any special deals or the appearance of any improprieties. Boeri stands in front of the Massachusetts State House. Boeri reports that the proposal to limit Boston to one congressional seat will most likely fail. Boeri reports that no money has yet been appropriated for the redistricting process; that the battle has already begun.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/27/1990
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William Weld and John Kerry announce their alliance to fight the poor state economy with a federal-state bipartisan partnership.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/27/1990
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William Weld intros cabinet members Richard Taylor, transportation; James Roche, public safety; Robert Cordy, legal counsel; Daniel Gregory, economic affairs,who acknowledges formidable task.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/28/1990
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On his last day in office, John DeVillars endorses Central Artery project and Scheme Z interchange. Conservationists are unhappy. William Weld says opposing views will be heard. Model, graphic overlay of scheme.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/02/1991
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On his last day in office, Michael Dukakis presides over Governor's Council meeting. He passes bible and key to William Weld. Exits State House with Kitty, waving to cheering crowd. Joseph Langone.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/03/1991
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William Weld and Paul Cellucci on inauguration day. Press conference before swearing in. Parade to State House, honor guard, band, mounted police. Receiving line. With families at church singing Amazing Grace.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/03/1991
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Swearing in and inaugural addresses of William Weld as governor and Paul Cellucci as lieutenant governor. tape 1 of 2.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/03/1991
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Swearing in and inaugural addresses of William Weld as governor and Paul Cellucci as lieutenant governor. tape 2 of 2.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/03/1991
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William Weld is sworn in as governor. In inaugural address, he introduces concept of "entrepreneurial government."
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/03/1991
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Interview with William Weld, on eve of governorship, in which he expresses admiration for Robert Kennedy and Ronald Reagan. Declines to offer advice on Persian Gulf crisis.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/03/1991
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David Forsberg admits human services cuts will hurt those in need. Deborah Weinstein hopes for some program funding to offset negative effects. Philip Johnston doubts devastation can be avoided.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/04/1991
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Weld swears in David Forsberg as Health + Human Services Secretary before elderly audience in Worcester. Cellucci also addresses group.Weld wants home ownership counted toward Medicaid eligibility.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/04/1991
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21st Martin Luther King Day breakfast. William Weld & Ray Flynn speak. Franklin Ollivierre, Paul Cellucci, Edward Kennedy say MLK would oppose gulf war. Guests sing "We Shall Overcome."
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/21/1991
Description:
Three State House reporters discuss William Weld's honeymoon from the press while all attention in first month of his administration is on the Persian Gulf war.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/24/1991
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Gov. Weld's plan to save on state payroll includes a ten-day furlough for the workforce. AFSCME official says it violates collective bargaining agreement. Robert Cordy, Stephen Tocco.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/31/1991
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Weld addresses deficit by abolishing MDC, regents, universal health care; raising fees, MBTA fares, state college tuition; tightening welfare eligibility. David Wyss says cuts will not fix state economy.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/31/1991
Description:
Gov. William Weld's press conference to announce his fiscal recovery plan through FY92. state economy.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
01/31/1991
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George Bush arrives at Raytheon plant in Andover. Military band, wild crowd. Many news photographers and camera lenses. Bush sings national anthem with William Weld and entourage. reel 1 of 2.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
02/15/1991
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Weld reiterates he will not raise taxes, but he will shut down state government to save money. Says he is "the easiest guy in the world to get along with." State House exterior with bare trees.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
02/28/1991
Description:
Patricia McGovern endorses service tax because it is progressive tax. James Braude also supports it for revenue raising.Weld wants it repealed to avoid more job losses.Senate Ways+Means Committee in session.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/05/1991
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Resigning chancellor Randolph Bromery disagrees with governor's attitude toward public education. Stephen Tocco claims education is "very high priority" for Weld, but not as high as public safety.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/06/1991
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Ray Flynn criticizes William Weld for cuts in local aid jeopardizing city services. Weld defends repeal of service tax as stimulus to economy. Weld stands with John Kerry and Edward Kennedy.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/08/1991
Description:
Valerie Fletcher, director of Alliance for Mentally Ill, is concerned about placement and treatment of mentally ill persons under the policies of the Weld administration.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/11/1991
Description:
In Beverly, Robert Crane hosts annual St. Patrick's luncheon with politicians, green balloons, corned beef and cabbage, and Irish tunes. William Weld sings "Charlie on the MTA" in duet with Crane.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/15/1991
