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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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
Date Created:
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
