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East Boston

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

WNEV, Channel 7

Description: Footage of exterior of RKO General Building: Channel 7/WNAC-TV; WRKO AM; WROR FM. Pans along side of building to sign. Takes of reporter Callie Crossley reporting on loss of Channel 7's license, to be taken ownership of by NETV. Clip of Channel 7 exterior building sign; RKO General building sign; agreement contract for interim operation of WNAC-TV (Channel 7). Footage of glass display window with images of Channel 7 reporters; close-up of reporter images and WNAC TV Boston sign.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/22/1982

Chinatown

Description: Chinatown environs with reporter voice over. Reporter talks about the apolitical nature of Chinatown. She reports that although there aren't many active residents, those who do care about politics are outraged at the redistricting which groups Chinatown with South Boston. Interview with Chinatown resident, Mr. Chang, on the divergent interests and concerns of Chinatown and South Boston. City Council chambers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/25/1982

Robert Spillane and desegregation

Description: Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools) speaks to an audience in the chambers of the Boston School Committee. He is introduced by Jean Sullivan McKeigue (President, Boston School Committee), who notes that the School Committee will vote on March 5 about whether to keep Spillane in the post of Superintendent. Spillane addresses the issues of school desegregation and school violence. Spillane says past students in Boston Public Schools had been denied a good education due to segregated schools and cynicism among educators. Spillane talks about the continued involvement of Arthur Garrity (federal judge) in the supervision of the Boston Public Schools. Spillane says that the Boston School Department must begin to take responsibility for school desegregation. Spillane reminds the audience that racial discrimination will not be tolerated in the Boston Public School system; that the climate in the schools must be improved. Spillane stresses the importance of faculty integration. Spillane talks about school discipline and the fair implementation of the disciplinary code. Spillane says that a monitoring process will assure that minority students are no longer singled out for disciplinary action. Spillane promises to establish a task force to investigate school violence. Spillane says that school desegregation will have been a failure if quality education cannot be assured. Spillane also talks about additional programs for students, teacher training, teacher evaluation and community involvement in the schools. John O'Bryant (Boston School Committee) is interviewed by the media after the speech. O'Bryant says that Spillane has addressed school desegregation in a courageous manner; that he will vote for Spillane on March 5.
1:00:04: Press and members of the community are gathered in the Boston School Committee chambers. Jean Sullivan McKeigue (President, Boston School Committee) enters the room and announces that the vote on the office of school superintendent will take place on March 5. McKeigue introduces Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools). Spillane enters the room and sits down. Spillane thanks McKeigue. He acknowledges the fact that the School Committee will be voting on whether to continue his superintendency. Spillane addresses the need for community involvement in Boston schools. Spillane says that he started as superintendent seven months ago; that he was aware of the social, fiscal and educational problems faced by Boston schools; that he has tried to provide constructive leadership. Spillane says that the schools are working with reduced resources; that he is trying to address the educational and social needs of nearly 60,000 students. Spillane refers to school desegregation across the nation. He says that Boston public school students had been denied a good education due to segregated schools and a cynicism among educators. Spillane says that he would like to address two problems today: school desegregation and school violence. Spillane talks about Judge Arthur Garrity's efforts to produce agreement among the parties in the Boston school desegregation case (Morgan v. Hennigan). He says that these agreements aim to secure the advances made by eight years of school desegregation; that these agreements would form the basis of a final set of court orders; that Garrity would cease to supervise the schools after these consent decrees were put in place. Spillane says that the consent decrees provide an opportunity to assess the progress made in school desegregation. Spillane reviews the state of the Boston Public School System before desegregation. Spillane says that he would like to eliminate racial inequality while improving educational quality. Spillane says that he would like to institute a long-range plan for the schools; that the plan would be presented to Garrity through the consent decree process. Spillane says that Boston schools must take responsibility for school desegregation; that equal educational opportunities must exist for all students; that the staff must be integrated as well as the students. Spillane says that the schools require strong leadership, a clear curriculum, conscientious teaching and a safe school climate. Spillane says that students must be prepared for higher education or the job market; that schools must work with parents to improve education. Spillane says that racial discrimination cannot be tolerated in and out of school; that he will not tolerate those who say that some children cannot learn. Spillane says that teachers must work hard to educate all children. Spillane says that he supports the integration of school faculty; that school staff must represent a cross-section of American society; that minority staff have been denied access to jobs in the past. Spillane says that African Americans and other minorities will be represented in key positions in the school administration. 1:10:44: Spillane says that youth violence is a problem in Boston's schools and neighborhoods. Spillane says that order must be kept in the schools; that alternative programs must be provided for all students in need of them. Spillane says that violence can stem from a lack of success in school; that school staff must help students to learn and achieve as best they can. Spillane says that fair and equitable disciplinary action must be assured; that minority students may have been singled out for disciplinary action in the past. Spillane says that he will set up a process to monitor disciplinary action and insure fair implementation of the disciplinary code. Spillane says that he will establish a task force to investigate school violence; that the task force can make recommendations on how to counter school violence. Spillane notes that students who are not taught to read and write are victims of another kind of violence; that some students are not encouraged to learn; that all students must be prepared to function as active and contributing members of society. Spillane says that desegregation will be rendered ineffective if quality education is not assured; that urban schools can make a difference in the lives of their students. Visual: Shot of a young African American boy who is fidgeting in the back of the room. Spillane says that teacher training is important. V: Jump cut in videotape. Spillane talks about alternative programs for students with special needs. V: Jump cut in videotape. Shots of audience from Spillane's perspective. Spillane says that a fair process of teacher evaluation will be implemented; that assistance and training must be given to teachers; that superior performance should be recognized and inferior performance should be addressed. V: Shot from the back of the room of Spillane addressing the audience. Spillane talks about the need for high academic standards. V: Jump cut in videotape. Spillane says that he will continue to work with the business community on employment and training programs for students. V: Jump cut in videotape. Spillane talks about the need for good vocational education programs. V: Jump cut in videotape. Spillane addresses the need for strong bilingual education programs. Spillane says that the programs must be assessed to assure that they are meeting the needs of the students. V: Jump cut in videotape. Spillane says that education must be a priority in the city; that civic leaders, parents and school administrators must work together to improve the schools; that all groups concerned about the schools must be listened to. V: Jump cut in videotape. The audience claps for Spillane. V: Jump cut in videotape. John O'Bryant (Boston School Committee) is interviewed by the media. He says that he is impressed with Spillane's growth since his stormy meeting with the school committee on February 8; that he will vote for Spillane. O'Bryant says that Spillane addressed school desegregation in a courageous manner; that very few high-profile officials talk about the beneficial effects of school desegregation in Boston; that few people give Garrity credit for instituting desegregation in Boston schools. O'Bryant says that he is optimistic about Spillane's ability to do the job. The media continues to question O'Bryant.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/02/1982

Allan Rohan Crite

Description: Interview with South End based artist Allan Rohan Crite. He tells a story about selling paintings in the 1940s, tracking them down, and recently finding them. He talks about his paintings, inspired by different parts of African American lives, including religion. He also talks about the poetry and essays he's been working on recently. They focus on his version of the African American experience. They shoot cutaways with no sound.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/04/1982

Women Executives

Description: B-roll of woman working at a desk. Closeup on nameplate for Brenda French. Woman executive meeting with male and female office workers. Computers in offices. Cafeteria and hallway scenes. Reporter and camera operator discuss the shots they are getting. Exteriors of Digitial company sign building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/05/1982

Desegregation, quality of education

Description: The Boston School Committee holds a meeting in the School Committee chambers. Members of the School Committee discuss school business. John O'Bryant (Boston School Committee) reports on the need for school repairs; Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools) reports on staffing issues. Sharon Stevens (WGBH reporter) interviews Kathleen Kelly (President, Boston Teachers Union) about a proposed school choice plan. Kelly says that many parents support a school choice plan because the current system allows little flexibility. Kelly says that the school choice plan must be considered carefully to prevent a return to segregated schools. Stevens interviews O'Bryant about the proposed school choice plan. O'Bryant says that the plan promotes greater access to schools across the city; that the current system is archaic and inflexible. Stevens interviews Barbara Gray (parent) about the proposed school choice plan. Gray says that parents should be allowed to choose a school with programs suited to the needs of their children. Gray says that the schools need to be improved; that the Boston Public Schools are not truly integrated because there are few white students. Stevens has extended conversations with interviewees while cutaways are shot. Takes of Stevens doing standup about supporters of the school choice plan working on an official proposal for the end of the month. The audio quality on this tape is uneven.
1:00:12: Visual: A Boston School Committee meeting is held in the chambers of the Boston School Committee. School committee members Jean McGuire, John O'Bryant, Jean Sullivan McKeigue, Kevin McCluskey, and Rita Walsh Tomasini are seated at the front of the room. Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools) sits at the front with the members of the School Committee. Community members and the press are seated in the audience. O'Bryant talks about the need for $40 million to make school repairs. He says that the mayor, the Boston City Council, and the community must be made aware of the money needed for repairs. Shots of the various committee members. McKeigue agrees that school repairs are needed. A vote is taken on approving a draft of a letter to the mayor and the Boston City Council. O'Bryant thanks Spillane for his report. O'Bryant asks Spillane a question about staffing. Spillane says that more staff is needed before instituting a certain program. Audio is muffled. Shots of Sharon Stevens (WGBH reporter); of members of the audience; of the stenographer; of the committee; of the audience. The committee members discuss school business. Audio remains muffled. Shot of the committee members from the perspective of the audience. 1:05:10: Visual: Spillane talks about setting objectives for the school Social Studies programs. Shots of the committee members; of the audience. Audio is muffled. The committee members take a vote. Committee members discuss school contract issues. Shot of Stevens; of Kathleen Kelly (President, Boston Teachers Union) speaking to another audience member; of audience members. 1:08:15: V: Stevens sets up an interview with Kelly. Stevens asks Kelly about a "freedom of choice" proposal supported by some African American parents. Kelly says that she has not yet seen the proposal; that many African American and white parents support a "freedom of choice" plan because the geocode system allows little flexibility; that parents are more interested in good education than racial statistics. Kelly says that a control mechanism must be put in place to prevent a return to segregated schools; that the plan must be given careful thought. Kelly says that the choice of educational programs is more important than the choice of school location. Stevens asks Kelly if busing is "almost dead." Kelly says that busing is no longer the only remedy for Boston schools; that busing can serve as a tool to further the goals of desegregation and educational quality. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and Kelly. Stevens and Kelly speak informally. 1:12:36: V: Stevens sets up an interview with O'Bryant. Stevens asks for O'Bryant's opinion of the "freedom of choice" proposal. O'Bryant says that parents are trying to reform the rigid geocode system; that students have been denied access to schools because of the geocode system. O'Bryant mentions students who have been denied access to the Trotter School. O'Bryant says that the parents are asking for more accessibility to the schools; that the "freedom of choice" proposal has been made into a bigger issue than it should be. O'Bryant says that the geocode system assigns students to schools based upon their residence; that the geocode system is archaic and inflexible; that the geocode system must be addressed in the consent decrees put forth by the court; that leaving the geocode system in place would have "disastrous" consequences. Stevens asks O'Bryant about NAACP intervention in the court case, and NAACP opposition to the "freedom of choice" plan. O'Bryant says that there is a lack of communication between the NAACP and supporters of the plan; that supporters of the plan want greater access to the schools. Stevens asks if the "freedom of choice" plan could result in a return to segregated schools. O'Bryant says that schools in Boston are already segregated because white parents refuse to send their children to most schools located in African American communities; that African American parents want greater access to quality schools all over the city. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and O'Bryant. O'Bryant says again that the "freedom of choice" plan does not represent a return to segregated schools. 1:16:13: V: Stevens sets up an interview with Barbara Gray (parent), who supports the "freedom of choice" plan. Gray says that the supporters of the plan want greater access to all of the schools; that supporters of the plan want an end to the rigid geocode system. Gray explains that the geocode system assigns children to schools according to address and race. Gray says that all of Boston schools need to have high standards; that the each of the schools should have different programs designed to suit specific needs; that students should be able to choose a school whose programs suit their needs. Gray says that education needs to be improved so that all of the schools are equally competitive and able to provide a good education. Stevens asks if the "freedom of choice" plan could result in a return to segregated schools. Gray says that she does not want to go back to segregated schools; that true integration does not exist in Boston because there are not enough white students in the school system; that white students might return to the system if the schools are reformed. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and Gray. Gray says that parents want more control over the education of their children. 1:19:59: V: Stevens records the closing segment of the story from outside of the headquarters of the Boston School Committee. She reports that the supporters of the "freedom of choice" plan are working on an official proposal for the end of the month; that the Massachusetts State Board of Education will propose an end to court intervention in the Boston School System. Stevens does two more takes of the closing segment.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/08/1982

Count Basie

Description: Interview with jazz pianist and band leader Count Basie at the Berklee Performance Center. He talks about his long career and current musicians.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/25/1982

Dennis Brutus

Description: Brief interview and readings with South African writer Dennis Brutus. Discussion of civil rights and struggle for change. Brutus reads portions of poems "Sequence for South Africa," about the pain of his exile, and "Sharpeville," about the Sharpeville Massacre of March 21, 1960 in the Transvaal Province of South Africa.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/26/1982

Ten O'Clock News broadcast

Description: Christopher Lydon opens a Ten O'Clock News broadcast by reading the day's headlines. Lydon reports that Ronald Reagan (US President) has spoken out against the movement for a nuclear freeze, but would consider talks with the Soviet Union to reduce nuclear arms. Christy George reports that the five defendants charged in the William Atkinson case have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. George notes that Atkinson died after the defendants allegedly chased him onto the MBTA tracks at the Savin Hill MBTA station. The report includes footage of the five defendants in the courtroom with John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County). George interviews Francine Atkinson (sister of William Atkinson), David Venator (United Church of Christ), and Joseph Feaster (President, Boston NAACP) about the case. Venator says that the defendants should be charged with civil rights violations. Lydon reads local news headlines. Lydon reports that John Williams (former political coordinator for Mayor Kevin White) was sentenced to three years in prison for extortion; that George Collatos (former employee of the Boston Redevelopment Authority) has also been found guilty on federal charges of bribe-taking. Charles Bennett reports that World Airways has filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport, citing their responsibility in the crash of a World Airways jet at Logan Airport in January. Bennett notes that World Airways is seeking $75 million in damages from the FAA and Massport. Bennett's report includes footage of James Meehan (attorney, World Airways) and William Coleman (Massport Director of Aviation) talking about the case. Janet Wu reports that Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) has agreed to support an MBTA request for $14 million in return for a fare reduction and the restoration of bus and trolley service in Boston; that local mayors and selectmen are angry at White and James O'Leary (MBTA General Manager) for making a private agreement. Wu notes that the MBTA Advisory Board is skeptical of O'Leary's request for $14 million in additional funds. Wu's reports includes footage of MBTA Advisors John Weaver, Bernice Staller, and George Collela speaking at an MBTA Advisory Board meeting. Lydon reads international headlines. Lydon reports on peace talks in Jerusalem led by Lord Peter Carrington (Head, European Economic Community). Owen Paterson reports from Iran on the war between Iraq and Iran. Michael Buerk reports from San Salvador on the elections in El Salvador. Buerk notes that the winners have not been decided; that the right-wing ARENA party is claiming victory. Lydon interviews Anthony Lewis (New York Times columnist), who has recently returned from the Middle East, about Israeli policy in the West Bank. Callie Crossley reports that a study by the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study on the effects of the combined use of Valium and oral contraceptives. Crossley's report includes footage from an interview with Dr. Darrell Abernathy (Tufts University School of Medicine)
14:11:32: The Ten O'Clock News opening credits roll. Christopher Lydon reports on the weather and reads the headlines. Lydon reports that Ronald Reagan (US President) has spoken out against the movement for a nuclear freeze; that Reagan has stated that he would consider talks with the Soviet Union over the summer to reduce nuclear arms. Visual: Footage of Reagan saying that the US must not rush into arms control negotiations with the Soviet Union; that Henry Jackson (US Senator) and John Warner (US Senator) and Bill Carney (US Congressman) have led the arms control movement in the legislature; that the US will continue to seek realistic arms control measures. Lydon reports that Leonid Brezhnev (leader of the Soviet Union) is in poor health; that unofficial rumors of his hospitalization are circulating. 14:14:07: Weather forecast 14:14:47: Lydon reports that manslaughter charges have been filed against five men held responsible for the death of William Atkinson (Boston resident). Lydon introduces Christy George's report on the case. George reports that all five men pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; that an extra count of assault and battery was lodged against Paul MacGregor. V: Footage of defendants MacGregor, Edward Tuffo, Francis Devin, William Joyce, and Michael Nowacki in the courtroom. Shots of each defendant; of John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County) addressing the court. George reviews the bail amounts set for each defendant. George reports that Joyce is serving a suspended sentence for a racial incident at Savin Hill MBTA Station last year. George reports that Atkinson and his white friend William Grady were accosted by the defendants near the Savin Hill MBTA station last year; that Atkinson was chased on to the MBTA tracks. V: Shots of the exterior of the Savin Hill Station; of the train tracks at the station. Footage of Kiernan saying that Atkinson fled from his pursuers along the train tracks; that Atkinson was struck by a train and died. Footage of Francine Atkinson (sister of William Atkinson) saying that she is not satisfied with the manslaughter trial; that the defendants intended to harm her brother; that she has little faith in the justice system. George reports that some white Dorchester residents said that the charges against the defendants should have included violations of the state's civil rights statute. George notes that the statute has only been invoked eleven times with two convictions. V: Footage of Reverend David Venator (United Church of Christ) saying that the state could have pushed for charges on the grounds of civil rights violations. Footage of Joseph Feaster (President, Boston NAACP) saying that the state could have pushed for a charge of murder against the defendants. George reports that the state needs to prove that malice was intended in order to charge the defendants with second degree murder. 14:17:55: Lydon reads local news headlines. Lydon reports that John Williams (former political coordinator for Mayor Kevin White) was sentenced to three years in prison for extortion; that Williams pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe from Anthony D'Alesandro (real estate developer); that George Collatos (former employee of the Boston Redevelopment Authority) has also been found guilty on federal charges of bribe-taking. 14:18:34: Lydon reports that World Airways has filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport, citing their responsibility in the crash of a World Airways jet at Logan Airport in January. He introduces a report by Charles Bennett. Bennett reports that World Airways has been sued by Kenneth Silva (World Airways passenger), a passenger on the jet which crashed in January. Bennett adds that World Airways wants Massport and the FAA to assume any damages awarded to Silva or other passengers. V: Shot of the cover page of the Silva complaint against World Airways. Footage of James Meehan (attorney for World Airways) saying that Massport should have closed the airport due to deteriorating runway conditions on the night of the crash; that the FAA did not communicate crucial information concerning the runway conditions to the crew of the World Airways plane; that Massport and the FAA are equally responsible for the collision. Bennett reports that World Airways is seeking $75 million in damages from Massport and the FAA. V: Shot of the scene of the crash of the World Airways jet. The jet is split in half, lying in shallow, icy water. Footage of William Coleman (Massport Aviation Director) saying that Massport was not negligent; that the runway was sufficiently maintained on the night of the crash. Bennett reports that the claims could take up to three years to resolve in court. 14:21:01: Lydon reads more local headlines. Lydon reports that the Boston City Council approved another version of the Tregor Bill; that the new draft eliminates City Council approval of the mayor's quarterly budget allotments; that the new draft reduces the number of City Council votes needed to approve the sale of city property; that the bill must be passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature and signed into law by Ed King (Governor of Massachusetts). 14:21:28: Lydon reports that Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) has agreed to support an MBTA request for $14 million in return for a fare reduction and the restoration of bus and trolley service in Boston; that local mayors and selectmen are angry at White and James O'Leary (MBTA General Manager). He introduces Janet Wu's report. Wu reports that there is controversy surrounding O'Leary's request for $14 million in additional funds; that mayors in the 79 MBTA communities want strict spending controls written into law before approving funds. V: Shots of O'Leary at the MBTA Advisory Board meeting; of other attendees at the meeting; of the Massachusetts State Legislature in session; of commuters on the MBTA green line. Wu reports that the Massachusetts State Legislature cannot put legislation on the books before July; that the MBTA needs money now. Wu notes that the MBTA advisory board questions how much money O'Leary needs in order to improve service. Wu reports that John Weaver (MBTA advisor from Holbrook) has complained of $700,000 worth of unnecessary expenditures for advertising. V: Footage of Weaver at the advisory board meeting, saying that improvements in service are worth more than advertising; that commuters will spread the word if service is improved. Footage of Bernice Staller (MBTA advisor from Norwood) at the meeting, saying that word of mouth destroyed the MBTA; that word of mouth will bring commuters back. Wu reports that White's private agreement with the MBTA management angered MBTA advisors. V: Footage of George Colella (MBTA advisor from Revere) at the meeting, saying that White rarely attends advisory board meetings and is unwilling to work with the board; that the other advisors deserve to know the facts about White's agreement with O'Leary. Footage of O'Leary saying that he has tried his best to communicate with the advisory board and with the City of Boston; that the City of Boston pays 40% of the MBTA deficit. Collela accuses O'Leary of offering "quid pro quos" to White. O'Leary denies the accusation. Wu stands near turnstiles in an MBTA station. She reports that the finance committee of the MBTA Advisory Board will submit a budget of less than $8 million; that the City of Boston will support a $14 million budget. Wu notes that the administration of Ed King (Governor of Massachusetts) must work to gather enough support for the $14 million dollar budget. 14:24:50: Stock report: the Dow Jones average shown at 822.77; the New York Exchange shown at 43,300,000. 14:25:30: Lydon reads international headlines. Lydon reports that today was the deadline for Israeli civilians to leave the occupied Sinai territory, before its return to Egypt. Lydon reports that there were disturbances on the Israeli-occupied West Bank today. V: Footage of Lord Peter Carrington and other officials entering a building in Jerusalem. Lydon reports that Lord Carrington (Head, European Economic Community) is in Jerusalem for peace talks; that the European Economic Community (EEC) has condemned Israeli policy in the occupied territories; that Israel has called the EEC condemnation a distortion of the facts. Lydon reports that Iraq is trying to recover from a harsh defeat at the hands of Iran after an eight-day battle in the Persian Gulf War; that Saddam Hussein (leader of Iraq) met with King Hussein of Jordan to discuss how to stop Iranian advances. 14:26:58: Lydon introduces a report by Owen Paterson in Khuzestan, Iran. Paterson reports that Iranian soldiers scored a decisive victory over Iraq; that the fighting was vicious. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers in a destroyed village. Paterson notes that the Iraqi Fourth Army has withdrawn inside its border for the first time since the beginning of the war; that Iranian soldiers have captured a major communications base. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers celebrating their victory at the communications base. Shots of the communications base. Paterson reports that the Iranians claim to have captured 15,000 Iraqis and claim to have regained more than 2,000 square kilometers of ground. Paterson reports that intelligence shows Iraqi invading forces to be at the point of collapse; that Iranian forces have captured a large oil field. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers moving along a road; of Iranian soldiers riding in captured Iraqi tanks. Paterson reports that Iran is using the victory as a propaganda tool; that Iran has invited foreign journalists to cover the story. V: Shots of the dead bodies of Iraqi soldiers lying on the battlefield. Paterson reports that Saddam Hussein has told his troops not to despair. 14:28:38: Lydon reports that El Salvador's right-wing parties are preparing to form a ruling coalition after winning a majority of seats in the legislative assembly. V: Footage of Reagan at a press conference. Sam Donaldson (reporter) asks Reagan if the US will support a right-wing government in El Salvador. Reagan says that the US government is watching the situation; that he hopes the new government in El Salvador will continue to support reform. Lydon reports that the right-wing parties have not spoken out about US-backed land reform. Lydon introduces a report by Michael Buerk in San Salvador. Buerk says that the winners of the El Salvador elections have not been decided. Buerk notes that the right-wing parties have already held their victory celebrations. V: Footage of election officials sitting in front of a large board with election results. Footage of supporters of the right-wing ARENA party celebrating in the street. Buerk reports that the ARENA party claims to have the support of smaller parties; that Roberto d'Aubuisson (ARENA leader) may become the next leader of the country; that d'Aubuisson is a former National Guard interrogator and has been described as a "pathological killer." Buerk notes that d'Aubuisson wants to give the El Salvadorean army greater support in fighting the guerillas. V: Footage of d'Aubuisson addressing the crowd. Footage of a d'Aubuisson supporter. Buerk says that the Christian Democratic Party is in a weakened position. V: Footage of Julio Rey Prendes (Christian Democratic Party spokesman) warning of a civil war. Shots of El Salvadorans farming the land. Buerke reports that a right-wing government will probably end the land reform program sponsored by the Christian Democrats and backed by the US government; that the right-wing parties prefer military solutions over social solutions. V: Shots of El Salvadoran peasants and farmers. Buerke notes that the right-wing parties have the support of wealthy landowners. 14:31:54: WGBH promotion for This Old House with Bob Vila. 14:32:37: Lydon interviews Anthony Lewis (New York Times columnist), who has recently returned from the Middle East. Lewis says that he is worried for the future of Israel; that Israel's policy in the West Bank is irrational and could lead to disaster. Lydon asks how Lewis's opinions were received in Israel. Lewis says that there are Israelis who disagree with their country's actions in the West Bank; that there has been a revival of the Peace Now movement, to demonstrate against Israeli occupation of the West Bank. Lewis says that the Labor party lacks leadership; that the Israeli left lacks a strong political voice. Lydon asks if Israel is undermining Palestinians who might be willing to enter into peace talks. Lewis mentions a Palestinian mayor who was fired by Israeli occupying forces; that Israeli occupying forces are trying to push elected mayors out of office; that Reagan has erroneously referred to the mayors as being appointed. Lewis says that the mayors are a threat to Israel because they are highly political and they believe in the Palestinian cause. Lewis says that some Palestinians believe that Israel would rather deal with radical figures against whom it can fight; that Israel does not support the leadership of reasonable Palestinian leaders who might recognize the State of Israel in return for recognition of the rights of the Palestinians. 14:37:54: Sports scores: Boston Celtics beat Washington, 119 - 109; other NBA scores. 14:38:10: Lydon introduces a report by Callie Crossley. Crossley reports that the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study on the effects of the combined use of Valium and oral contraceptives. V: Shots of Valium pills; of birth control pills; of the report in the New England Journal of Medicine. Footage of women and men walking on the street. Crossley reports that the study was conducted by the Tufts University School of Medicine; that Valium will remain longer in the system of women who also take oral contraceptives. V: Footage of Dr. Darrell Abernathy (Tufts University School of Medicine) saying that chronic use of the two drugs together will lead to the accumulation of valium in the body. Crossley says that the birth control pill is the most popular form of contraception in the US; that valium is the fourth most commonly prescribed drug; that scientist assume that many women are using the drugs at the same time. V: Footage of Crossley interviewing Abernathy. Abernathy says that some patients will develop a tolerance to the effects of Valium. Crossley reports that Abernathy is not warning of dire consequences for women who use both medications; that Abernathy is looking at the effects of other drugs when used together. Crossley notes that Abernathy suggests that patients and doctors monitor the dosage levels of the drugs when used together. V: Shots of Valium pills and birth control pills. 14:40:28: Lydon closes the newscast. Closing credits roll.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/31/1982

William Atkinson

Description: Christy George interviews Dorchester residents about the William Atkinson murder case. Reverend David Venator (United Church of Christ) says that the state could have filed more charges against the defendants; that violations of the civil rights of minorities have become commonplace. Venator says that the Dorchester community needs to deal with the racial prejudice which provoked the death of William Atkinson (Boston resident). Christy George (WGBH reporter) comments that Venator has condemned racial prejudice more severely than Francine Atkinson (William Atkinson's sister). Venator says that he can condemn racial prejudice because he is white; that he does not condone any kind of violence. Venator says that the Atkinson case is an example of a civil rights violation; that he has never experienced racial violence to that degree as a white man. A white male Dorchester resident says that Atkinson's death was not an isolated incident. The man notes that the Dorchester community has reacted strongly and quickly against Atkinson's death. The man says that the Dorchester community intends to see justice done in this case. George asks a white female Dorchester resident if she thinks that the media attention given to the Atkinson case helped bring about a more thorough investigation and the filing of stronger charges. The woman says that the media coverage is a result of the strong reaction against Atkinson's death by members of the Dorchester community. George comments that many white Dorchester residents are supporting the cause of William Atkinson. The woman says that Dorchester residents of all races are working together to fight racial violence and to make Dorchester a safer community. The tape includes footage of court proceedings in Suffolk Superior Court. George Hurd (Judge, Suffolk Superior Court) presides over the courtroom. The lawyers for the defendants identify themselves. The five defendants each plead not guilty to the charges against them. The charges are read out loud. John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney) makes bail recommendations for the five defendants
0:00:32: Visual: Reverend David Venator (United Church of Christ) says that the state could have filed more charges against the defendants; that violations of the civil rights of minorities have become commonplace; that these violations are not always committed by the same individuals. Venator says that communities must face up to the disease of racial prejudice; that the Dorchester community needs to deal with the racial prejudice which provoked the death of William Atkinson (victim). Christy George (WGBH reporter) comments that Venator has condemned racial prejudice more severely than Francine Atkinson (William Atkinson's sister). Venator says that he can condemn racial prejudice because he is white; that he does not condone any kind of violence. Venator says that the Atkinson case is an example of a civil rights violation; that he has never experienced racial violence to that degree as a white man. A white male Dorchester resident says that Atkinson's death was not an isolated incident. The man wonders if there would have been arrests made in the case if the Dorchester community had not reacted strongly and quickly against Atkinson's death. The man says that the Dorchester community intends to see justice done in this case; that there has been harassment of some individuals involved in the Atkinson case. The man says that he hopes this case will call attention to the need for reform of the legal system. George asks a female Dorchester resident if she thinks that the media attention given to the Atkinson case helped bring about a more thorough investigation and the filing of stronger charges. The woman says that the media coverage is a result of the strong reaction against Atkinson's death by members of the Dorchester community. The woman says that members of the community want to see justice done in the Atkinson case. George comments that many white Dorchester residents are supporting the cause of William Atkinson. The woman says that Dorchester residents of all races are working together to fight racial violence and to make Dorchester a safer community. 0:07:06: V: Reporters and bystanders stand in a lobby. 0:07:13: V: Court proceedings in Suffolk Superior Court. Shots of Judge George Hurd (Suffolk Superior Court), the audience and the crowded courtroom. Hurd rules on a motion. 0:08:42: V: Court proceedings in the arraignments of Francis Devin, William Joyce, Paul MacGregor, Michael Nowacki and Edward Tuffo in the William Atkinson case. Hurd listens as the bailiff reads the names of the defendants. John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney) speaks to the judge. Neil Connolly (attorney for MacGregor and Tuffo), Odin Anderson (attorney for Nowacki), Pamela Hattern (attorney for Devin) and George Donovan (attorney for Joyce) approach the podium to identify themselves. Audio is muffled. Devin, Joyce, MacGregor, Nowacki and Tuffo can be seen standing in the courtroom behind the lawyers. 0:11:06: V: MacGregor steps up to the microphone and pleads not guilty to five indictments. Nowacki steps up to the microphone and pleads not guilty to four indictments. Tuffo steps up to the microphone and pleads not guilty to four indictments. Devin steps up to the microphone and pleads not guilty to four indictments. Joyce steps up to the microphone and pleads not guilty to four indictments. Shot of all five defendants standing up in the courtroom. Kiernan makes bail recommendations for the defendants. Kiernan notes that Joyce is serving a suspended sentence for an incident in April of 1981. Donovan steps up to the microphone to confirm Kiernan's facts about Joyce. Kiernan makes recommendations on Joyce's bail.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/31/1982

Fish catch

Description: Charles Bennett interviews a longtime fisherman on the state of the fishing industry and the change in quota regulations. Boat docked at Fish Pier in snow flurries. Boston Fish Market Corporation building on pier. Seagulls hover over water in the Boston Harbor. Assorted catch offloaded by the bucketful and sorted by hand into wooden bins. Fishermen in yellow and orange rain gear. Tracking hauls wooden bins of fish. Men inside booth listening to the radio.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/06/1982

Mime Marcel Marceau

Description: Interview with mime Marcel Marceau. In the interview he describes the art and discipline of mime, especially as part of the theater rather than film. He explains how when he first came to America there were no mimes, and then there was a mime-craze in the 1970s. He describes his feelings about being one of the most iconic mimes. He explains how mime can cross international, racial, language, and other boundaries. He recounts the events of his current visit to Boston. He discusses his family and personal life. He explains the balance of his show, which is broken up into two parts: Bip, the man struggling against the world, and Pantomimes of Style. They discuss his other artistic pursuits while shooting cutaways.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/18/1982

BOSTON MARATHON

Description: PRE-RACE VISUALS IN HOPKINTON, INTERVIEWS WITH RUNNERS, STRETCHING
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/19/1982

Boston Marathon

Description: Final stretch and finish line of the Boston Marathon. Wheelchair competitors crossing finish line. Blimps in above the crowd. Announcer makes comments on how closer the leading runners are to each other. Runners cross finish line. Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley finish very close together, running the marathon faster than anyone had in the history of the race. Kevin White awards winner Alberto Salazar with medal and laurel wreath. Third place runner, John Lodwick, crosses finish line. Fourth place runner, Bill Rodgers, crosses finish line. Other runner cross finish line. Charlotte Teske, winner of the women's race of the Boston Marathon, awarded medal and laurel wreath. Women's second place runner, Jacqueline Gareau, crosses finish line. Glenda Manzi does several takes of reporter standup. Interview with Charlotte Teske.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/19/1982

Deer Island

Description: Deer Island sewage treatment, boiler room, generators, control room, outside shots. Water gates, gas spheres, rushing water. Man explains the sewage treatment process and the way the machinery works. Boston skyline across the Harbor. Tape damage toward the end of the video.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1982

Judith Jamison

Description: Interview with Judith Jamison previously of the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. She talks about her current career on Broadway, and what it feels like not to be part of a company anymore. She gives advice for aspiring dancers. They shoot cutaways. Closeup on award presented to Jamison by the Harvard Foundation. Interview with Dr. Allen Counter of Harvard Foundation on the founding of the Harvard Foundation, which tries to improve on problems of racial discord. He also explains why Jamison was chosen for its first cultural award. They shoot cutaways.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1982

Waterfront Park, Deer Island

Description: Long Wharf Marriott. Chart House restaurant. New England Aquarium. Pedestrians. Parked taxi. View from Waterfront Park to expressway, Government Center skyline in background. Many shots inside Deer Island sewage treatment plant. Temperature and pressure gauges. Screen splits (top half of image appears on the bottom have of the screen) in the middle of the video.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1982

Hynes Auditorium

Description: Exteriors of Hynes Auditorium, Prudential Center, and Boylston Street. Traffic and fire truck. Man roller skating in the road. Pedestrians and bicyclists.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/07/1982

John Updike

Description: Another audio track is in the background of this video. Excerpt from an interview with John Updike on Rabbit is Rich. He answers questions about his connections to protagonist Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom. He talks about America running out of gas, literally and metaphorically.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/07/1982

Crown Prince of Jordan

Description: Interview with the Crown Prince of Jordan at the Ritz-Carlton. He talks about his optimism for negotiations in the Middle East. He talks about relations between individual Middle Eastern countries, specifically Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. He adds his advice to the US administration in working with the Middle Eastern countries. They have an informal discussion while getting a wide shot. Lydon reasks questions for cutaways.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/18/1982

Derek Walcott

Description: Derek Walcott, Saint Lucian poet, reads from his work. Walcott reads the poems "Sea Change" and "The Beachhead." Walcott begins to read the poem "Sea Cranes."
1:00:11: Visual: Derek Walcott (West Indian poet) reads from his work, a poem called "Sea Change." The poem is about the political unrest in the West Indies. 1:02:21: V: Walcott reads from his work, a poem called "The Beachhead." The poem is about an abandoned navy base in the West Indies. 1:04:34: V: Walcott begins to read from another poem called "Sea Cranes." Tape ends at the beginning of the reading.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/20/1982

Revere Sugar

Description: Revere Sugar processing plant in Charlestown. Loose sugar offloaded by crane from ship onto conveyor belt. Exteriors of plant with silos and chutes. Charles Bennett does several takes of reporter standup about sugar growers seeking protection from foreign competition.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/12/1982

Revere Sugar

Description: Charles Bennett interviews man from Revere Sugar about the United States quotas on the importation of sugar and the production of sugar at the Revere plant. Discussion of sugar industry while cutaways are being shot. Exteriors and interiors of Revere Sugar processing plant in Charlestown. Very long shiny Coca-Cola tank truck. Cardboard packaging being formed by machine. Sugar pours from large spout to fill boxes. Sealed boxes pass along assembly line. Five-pound paper sacks filled.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/12/1982

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

Fields Corner

Description: Fields Corner environs. Storefronts and pedestrians along Dorchester Avenue. Cars and buses drive along. Exteriors of the MBTA station. Dorchester Avenue street sign.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/19/1982

TOCN show tape

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

Powderhouse and Davis Squares

Description: Powderhouse Square Somerville. Shirtless young men play basketball. Line of storefronts: travel agent, Japanese restaurant, Gracious Goodness Bakers & Caterers, Winter Hill Printing Co. Inc. Reproduction Services, Goodell Drug, Broadway Broadway Hair Designs, tailor/cleaner, Kostos Family Food Stores. Davis Square construction of T below street, crane. Holland Street. Typical row of signage. Billboards atop buildings. Original Bertucci's Pizza and Steve's Ice Cream, Ruby Begonia Plants.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1982

Union Square, Somerville

Description: Union Square storefronts, traffic. Coca-Cola delivery van. Bel Canto restaurant. “Adults only” bakery. Merchants extol virtues of doing business in Somerville with hope for revitalization of small commercial districts. Reporter interviews local shop owners about the effects of the development of Union Square. Fire station. Wide view of Boston skyline from Prospect Hill. Pan horizon and residential rooftops.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1982

Lincoln Park

Description: Lincoln Park. Children on merry-go-round. Carousel, Monster Ride, Pirates Den, Jet flyer, roller coaster, children's train ride. First aid sign, Humpty Dumpty, Chocolate Dip ice cream stand.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/18/1982

Lincoln Park

Description: Lincoln Park environs. Arcade interior. Amusements, arcade games, skee ball, ‘Ms. Pacman,’ ferris wheel, ‘Scrambler', large slide, brightly colored rides.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/18/1982

Lakian denies Globe charges

Description: John Lakian holds a press conference at the Parker House during his 1982 bid for governor of Massachusetts. Reporters gather and get handed press packets. Lakian and his wife enter room to applause. Lakian denies Boston Globe allegations about his background and considers suing them for libel. He takes questions from the press. Some questions concern his membership in the Republican Party. Lakian supporters call out throughout the conference.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/19/1982

Lakian explains

Description: Second half of John Lakian press conference at the Parker House during his 1982 bid for governor for Massachusetts. He continues taking questions from the press and setting the record straight about the issues raised by the Globe article, which he claims in libelous.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/19/1982

Hyde Park contempt trial

Description: Opening of court proceedings in a criminal contempt case against Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident). In addition to the defendant, Judge James Lynch, Jr. (Suffolk Superior Court), Richard Driscoll (lawyer for the defendant), Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts), members of the jury, and the Brooks family are present in court. Limon makes opening statement and accuses Gaine of violating a previous consent decree by harassing an African American family in Hyde Park. Debra Stewart testifies about the events of August 22 and identifies Michael Gaine in the courtroom. Tape 1 of 5.
1:00:01: Visual: Shot of Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident) in courtroom at Suffolk Superior Court. 1:00:31: V: Court proceedings begin in a criminal contempt case against Michael Gaine. Michael Gaine (defendant), Judge James Lynch, Jr. (Suffolk Superior Court), Richard Driscoll (lawyer for the defendant), Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts) and members of the jury are all present in court. Members of the Brooks family are seated in the courtroom. The judge allows a motion to sequester the witnesses for the defense and the prosecution. 1:02:14: V: Limon gives his opening statement. Limon accuses Gaine of violating a consent judgment signed on August 19. Limon says that the consent judgment bars Gaine from harassing African American families in Hyde Park. Limon accuses Gaine of urinating and making obscene gestures in front of an African American family in Hyde Park on August 22. Shots of Limon giving his statement; of the audience; of Gaine. 1:08:24: V: Driscoll reserves his right to make an opening statement. The judge reviews the consent judgment signed by Gaine on August 19. Shot of the audience. The court stenographer records the proceedings. Limon submits a map of the Ross Field area of Hyde Park as an exhibit in the case. 1:13:17: V: Limon calls Debra Stewart (witness) to testify. Stewart is sworn in. Limon questions Stewart about her background and her relations with the Brooks family. Limon questions Stewart about the events at the Brooks's home on the afternoon of August 22. Stewart points out Gaine in the courtroom. She says that she was in the yard of the Brooks's home with Bertha Brooks, Charles Brooks, Chad Brooks, and two other people; that Gaine was walking toward Ross Field in Hyde Park; that he stared at the group gathered outside of the Brooks's home as he passed.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1982

Hyde Park contempt trial, Part 2

Description: Debra Stewart (witness) testifies during court proceedings in the criminal contempt trial of Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident). Stewart says that Gaine urinated while facing the home of the Brooks family, made obscene gestures at the group outside of the home, and yelled Bertha Brooks's name loudly. Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts) calls Edgar Charles Brooks (witness) to testify. Brooks points out Gaine in the courtroom and says that Gaine slowed down as he walked by the Brooks home on the afternoon of August 22. Tape 2 of 5.
1:00:02: Visual: Court proceedings in the Michael Gaine criminal contempt trial. Debra Stewart (witness) continues to testify. Stewart indicates the location of the Brooks's home on the map of the Ross Field area of Hyde Park. Shot of Gaine. Stewart says that Michael Gaine (defendant) walked from Ross Field toward the Brooks' home; that Gaine unzipped his trousers and urinated while facing the Brooks's home; that Gaine made obscene gestures at the group outside of the Brooks's home. Stewart says that Gaine yelled Bertha Brooks's name loudly. 1:12:14: V: Richard Driscoll (attorney for the defendant) questions Stewart about the events on the afternoon of August 22. Driscoll questions Stewart about her relationship with Bertha and Charles Brooks. Driscoll questions Stewart about her previous statements. Driscoll points to the map while asking Stewart specific questions about her previous statements. Shots of the audience; of reporters in the audience. Stewart indicates the location of the entrance to Ross Field near the Brooks's home. Shots of the audience. 1:17:23: V: Shot of Gaine. Driscoll continues to ask Stewart to indicate locations on the map. Shot of a member of the audience. 1:18:11: V: Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts) calls Edgar Charles Brooks (witness) to testify. Limon asks Brooks questions about his work, education and family background. Limon asks Brooks about the events on the afternoon of August 22. Brooks points out Gaine in the courtroom. Brooks says that Gaine slowed down as he walked by his home on the afternoon of August 22.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1982

Hyde Park contempt trial, Part 3

Description: Edgar Charles Brooks (witness) and Bertha Brooks (witness) testify in the criminal contempt trial of Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident). Both witnesses say that Gaine urinated while facing the Brooks' home and that Gaine yelled Bertha Brooks's name loudly. Bertha Brooks says that Gaine stared at her and made obscene gestures, and that she called police. Tape 3 of 5.
1:00:05: Visual: Edgar Charles Brooks (witness) continues to testify in the criminal contempt trial of Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident). Edgar Charles Brooks says that Gaine urinated while facing the Brooks's home; that Gaine yelled Bertha Brooks's name loudly; 1:02:43: V: Richard Driscoll (attorney for the defendant) questions Edgar Charles Brooks about his testimony. Driscoll shows Edgar Charles Brooks photographs of the area near Ross Field. 1:03:54: V: Bertha Brooks (witness) is sworn in. Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts) questions Bertha Brooks about her work and her family. Jump cut in videotape. Bertha Brooks says that Gaine urinated while facing her home; that Gaine continued to stare at the Brooks when he finished urinating. Bertha Brooks says that Gaine made obscene gestures at her and her family and guests. Jump cut in videotape. Bertha Brooks says that Gaine yelled her name loudly. Shots of James Lynch Jr. (Judge, Suffolk Superior Court). Bertha Brooks says that she called the police; that the police arrived 15 minutes after she called them.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1982

Hyde Park contempt trial, Part 4

Description: Footage opens with judge announcing in court proceedings of trial regarding a restraining order violation filed by Bertha Brooks against Michael Gaine and David Gilligan. MacEachern describes actions leading to incident report against Michael Gaine about civil rights contempt of court -- violation of restraining order in Hyde Park. David Gilligan testifies. Defendant Michael Gaine, 18, also testifies, denies harassing residents. Reel 4 of 5.
1:00:02: Visual: Judge James Lynch, Jr. (Suffolk Superior Court) rules on a motion in the criminal contempt case of Michael Gaine. Richard Driscoll (attorney for the defendant) makes his opening statement. Driscoll begins his statement. Jump cut in videotape. Alan MacEachern (Boston Police Department) is sworn in as a witness. Driscoll asks MacEachern about the events on the afternoon of August 22. MacEachern says that Bertha Brooks told him that Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident) was on Ross Field in violation of a restraining order; that MacEachern told Gaine to leave the field. MacEachern says that Bertha Brooks told him about the urinating incident when he took an incident report; that Bertha Brooks did not mention any obscene gestures made by Gaine. MacEachern says that he arrested Gaine after taking the incident report. Driscoll gives MacEachern a copy of his incident report. Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts) objects to Driscoll giving MacEachern the report. Driscoll questions MacEachern about what he was told by Bertha Brooks when he took the incident report. MacEachern looks at photographs of Ross Field provided by Driscoll. MacEachern says that Bertha Brooks told him that Gaines urinated 50 or 60 feet away from her property; that Bertha Brooks said that Gaines was directly in front of her house. The judge rules on an objection by Limon. 1:09:12: V: Limon questions a Hyde Park youth about his relationship with Gaine. The youth says that he knew about the restraining order; that he was with Gaine on Ross Field on August 22. 1:11:52: V: Gaine is sworn in as a witness. Driscoll asks Gaine about the events on the afternoon of August 22. Gaine says that he walked to Ross Field to join a group of friends on the afternoon of August 22. Gaine says that he walked over to the baseball diamond to urinate. Gaine indicates the spot where he urinated on a photograph provided by Driscoll. Gaine says that he did not make an obscene gesture; that he did not yell Bertha Brooks' name. Driscoll questions Gaine about his activities during the rest of the afternoon. Gaine says that the spot where he urinated was 197 feet from the Brooks' property. Gaine indicates the location of the Brooks' home on a photograph provided by Driscoll. Limon requests a five minute recess.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1982

Hyde Park contempt trial, Part 5

Description: Michael Gaine (Hyde Park resident) testifies in his own criminal contempt trial. Gaine denies urinating in front of the Brooks family home. Gaine says that he understood the previous consent decree and knew that he was not supposed to go to Ross Field. Richard Driscoll (attorney for Gaine) asks Gaine if he intended to violate the consent decree. Gaine says no. In his closing arguments, Driscoll says that Gaine did not intentionally violate the consent decree. He says that the testimony of Bertha Brooks (witness) does not match the incident report filed by Alan MacEachern (Boston Police Department). Lynch rules that Gaine is guilty of intentionally violating the previous consent decree. Lynch charges Gaine with criminal contempt and sentences him to sixty days in the Charles Street jail. Gaine exits the courtroom. The Brooks family and their supporters exchange hugs in the courtroom. Tape 5 of 5
1:00:02: Visual: Michael Gaine (defendant) testifies in his criminal contempt trial. Stephen Limon (Assistant Attorney General for the State of Massachusetts) questions Gaine about the events on the afternoon of August 22. Limon asks Gaine where he urinated on the afternoon of August 22. Gaine denies urinating in front of the Brooks' home. Gaine says that he urinated inside the park. Limon asks Gaine if he understood the consent judgment issued by the court. Gaine says that he understood the consent judgment; that he understood that he was not supposed to congregate on Ross Field with other defendants. Limon finishes questioning Gaine. 1:05:36: V: Richard Driscoll (attorney for the defendant) asks Gaine if he had intended to violate the consent judgment. Gaine says no. Driscoll rests his case. Judge James Lynch, Jr. (Suffolk Superior Court) questions the attorneys about the length of their closing arguments. The lawyers agree to finish arguing the case that afternoon. Shots of Driscoll preparing for his closing arguments; of the audience; of witnesses, including Edgar Charles Brooks, Bertha Brooks, and Debra Stewart, entering the courtroom. 1:08:43: V: Driscoll makes his closing arguments. Driscoll reviews the charges against the defendant. Driscoll argues that the evidence does not show Gaine as violating the consent decree. Driscoll says that Gaine is guilty of urinating in a public place; that Bertha Brooks's testimony does not match the incident report taken by MacEachern; that the plaintiffs have an interest in seeing Gaine punished. Driscoll says that witnesses testified to seeing Gaine urinate; that the witnesses did not see Gaine make an obscene gesture or hear Gaine yell at the Brooks. Driscoll says that Gaine did not make obscene gestures or yell at the Brooks. 1:14:03: V: Lynch reviews the charges against Gaine. He reviews the consent judgment signed by Gaine. Lynch reminds listeners that the trial is a non-jury trial. He reviews the dual roles of the court in a non-jury trial. Lynch says that voluntary intoxication is not a defense for a criminal act. Lynch rules that Gaine is guilty of a willful violation of the consent judgment issued by the court on August 19. Lynch charges Gaine with criminal contempt. Driscoll asks for a few moments before the judge issues a sentence. Driscoll confers with Gaine. 1:18:09: Visual: Shots of the audience; of Bertha Brooks in the audience. Limon recommends that Gaine be sentenced to three months in county jail. Jump cut in videotape. Lynch says that he wants to show that "the law has teeth." Lynch says that violations which occur three or four days after a consent judgment has been issued are unacceptable. Lynch says that Gaine should have thought about the consequences of his actions. Lynch says that he would sentence Gaine to the Deer Island House of Corrections if it were possible under the current statute. Lynch sentences Gaine to 60 days in the Charles Street jail. Gaine and Driscoll stand for the sentencing of Gaine. Lynch denies Driscoll's motion for a stay of the jail sentence pending appeal. Gaine exits the courtroom as court is dismissed. The Brooks family and their supporters exchange hugs in the courtroom. Limon congratulates the Brooks. Limon, the Brooks, and their supporters exit the courtroom.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/02/1982

Harvard Square restaurants

Description: Some bits of video drop out throughout. Footage for a story on the profusion of businesses serving alcohol near the University Lutheran Church. Exteriors of restaurants in Harvard Square: Grendel's Den; Ahmed's, Henri IV; Casa Mexico; Paco's Tacos; The Boathouse; Arkadia; Wursthaus; Cave Atlantique wine store; Whitney's Cafe. Mainly bars and cafes on John F. Kennedy Street. Exteriors of University Lutheran Church. Additional footage of Le Beau Geste on Huron Avenue and Le Bocage in Watertown.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/06/1982

Frank and Heckler Debate

Description: Barney Frank and Margaret Heckler, both incumbents, debate in Newton, part of a newly shaped district, in electoral race for Congress. The debate is hosted by The Tab. Cuts of Heckler and Frank's answers and rebuttals. Journalists asks questions. Newton residents sit in audience and applaud for some answers. They specifically talk about national defense and their previous Congressional records.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/10/1982

Lafayette Place construction

Description: Some drop out at the beginning. Construction site of Lafayette Place. Cement truck. Workers in hard hats. Heavy equipment. Chain link fence surrounds site. Wide shot of excavated site. Volpe/Shuman campaign sign.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/10/1982

First National, Shawmut, State Street

Description: No audio. Boston bank building exteriors. First National Bank of Boston. Shawmut. State Street Bank. Fidelity.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/04/1982

Middlesex County Courthouse

Description: End of interview with Middlesex County Commissioner on trying to improve the Middlesex County legal system. He specifically addresses the work of District Attorney John Droney. Editor's note: Content given off the record was edited out of this footage. Closeups on stills of the interiors of Middlesex County Courthouse and court documents. Several takes of reporter standup in front of the Middlesex County Courthouse. Report on a grand jury investigation on the Middlesex County Commission.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/04/1982

CHARLES STREET JAIL

Description: B-roll footage of Charles Street Jail building models from various angles; footage of snow outside and jail building; Suffolk County Jail exterior and sign shots from various angles. CHARLES STREET JAIL, SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF DENNIS KEARNEY, JUDGE W. ARTHUR GARRITY PRESS CONFERENCE, INTERIOR, EXTERIORS, BARBED WIRE, TRUCKS
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/08/1982

Bank Logos

Description: Exteriors of building and signage at the Bank of New England; Neworld Bank exterior shots and close up of sign; The First National Bank of Boston exterior signage; 1st American Bank for Savings exterior and close shot of signs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/22/1982

Barney Frank & John Anderson

Description: Barney Frank and John Anderson campaigning in Wellesley. They walk down the street, shake hands and talk with constituents. Exteriors of Howard Johnson's. Campaign workers holding signs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/26/1982

Combat Zone

Description: No audio at beginning of video. Marquees and signs for: Publix, The Book Mart, Adult Books, First Amendment Ltd., The Scene XXX Adult Movies, 200 Book Club, Book Store, Books Peeps, Fantasy Book Shop, La Connoisseur, 14th Amendment. Some with boarded up shop fronts.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/26/1982

Construction of T Station

Description: Red line T construction. Harvard Square stop, tunnel, tracks. Western Avenue, Cambridge. Interview with a man from the Department of Public Works (DPW) about the roads and bridges in Massachusetts - spending approximately $500 million per year - $100 million in paving, $150 million in bridges, $250 million in safety and new roads. He states that there are about 14,000 miles of road in Massachusetts and about 1/3 of those roads need serious work. He approximates that out of the 5,000 bridges in Massachusetts, 2,200 are in substandard shape, 900 in critical condition. DPW infrastructure includes roads, bridges, transit, airports, sewer and water. He explains the need for the federal government's assistance. He states that these projects will create jobs - approximately 90 jobs per million dollars spent.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/08/1982

Paul Tsongas interview

Description: Studio interview with Sen. Paul Tsongas. They discuss the federal government's infrastructure investment for the long term. He talks about the way both political parties are portraying the proposed program to the public. He discusses the best way to sell the conservative Ronald Reagan on the program. He talks about the difference in decisions that will be made by the federal government and state government. He describes ways they could pay for the program.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/09/1982

Faneuil Hall

Description: Front and back exterior views of Faneuil Hall on gray day, showing it nestled among modern buildings. Pedestrians around building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/18/1982

Sidney Farber Cancer Institute

Description: B-roll of technicians working in a lab at the Sidney Farber Cancer Institue. Lab equipment used includes: microscopes, Petri dishes, Geiger counter, fume hood. Exteriors of the Sidney Farber Cancer Institute building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/30/1982

Abandoned Buildings

Description: Burned out and abandoned buildings and houses. Narrow spaces between tall houses. Footage shot for a moving vehicle. Roxbury highlands.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/04/1982

Boston Garden

Description: B-roll footage of Boston Garden box office and surrounding structures. Pedestrians and automobiles pass by. Close up of people purchasing tickets from box office window. Pans around interior of box office area; digital clock and sign; line of people waiting to purchase tickets. Close up of exterior of Causeway Ticket Agency and lighted sign with concert listings. Footage from a moving vehicle passing Boston Garden box office and building with Newport Cigarettes ad above sign. Green line trolleys enter North Station under Boston Garden building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/06/1982

Rent control demonstration

Description: Byron Rushing (State Representative) addresses a rent control demonstration outside Boston City Hall. He encourages tenants to fight for their rights, urges voters not to support anti-rent control candidates, and advocates a citywide referendum on the issue. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) speaks about Sojourner House, a shelter for homeless families and the Catholic Connection's support for rent. Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Iannella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Boston City Councilors Frederick Langone, Albert "Dapper" O'Neil, Terence McDermott, Bruce Bolling , and Joseph Tierney are also present. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers, many wearing pro-rent control buttons. Ianella calls the meeting to order and the clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. The Council conducts business on the chamber floor with Langone discussing a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city and about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums. Sounds cuts out near the end and then comes back in.
1:00:04: Visual: Byron Rushing (State Representative) speaks into a microphone. He says that working class and poor people need to fight for their rights as tenants. The crowd claps. Rushing says that voters must vote against politicians who do not support rent control; that rent control must be brought to the ballot as a citywide referendum. The crowd claps. Shots of the crowd outside of City Hall. A white woman addresses the crowd, saying that it is not a good idea to classify tenants as elderly, disabled or low-income; that those classes of tenants will have difficulty finding apartments. Shots of two older men in the crowd. One of them is wearing a button which reads, "Rent Control: Continue and Strengthen it. Ban condominium conversion evictions." Shot of the button. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) addresses the crowd. Burns talks about Sojourner House, which is a shelter for homeless families. Burns says that the Catholic Connection supports rent control in order to stop the increasing number of homeless families. Shot of a man holding a rent control sign reading, "No rent control plus no condo ban equals no housing." Shots of the crowd listening to Burns. Several crowd members are holding pro-rent control signs. 1:02:23: V: The white woman addresses the crowd as they move into the City Hall building. Shots of the crowd as they enter City Hall. One woman holds up a sign reading, "Landlords get the money. Tenants get the shaft." 1:03:33: V: Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Ianella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Frederick Langone (Boston City Council) confers with a woman on the floor of the chambers. Langone sits down in his chair, with his cigar in his mouth. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers. Many observers wear pro-rent control buttons. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) joins the group of councilors. 1:05:51: V: Hennigan sits in her chair on the floor of the chambers. She flips through some papers on the table in front of her. Flynn sits down in his seat. Langone lights his cigar. Terence McDermott (Boston City Council) is sitting in his seat on the floor of the chamber. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) sits in his seat. The clerk calls the roll of city council members. Ianella brings the meeting to order. 1:08:28: V: The clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. Shots of McDermott; of McCormack; of Langone; of audience members in the Council gallery. The clerk calls the council roll for a vote on the order concerning the Public Facilities Commission. Shot of Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council). The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. 1:12:03: V: Shots of audience members in the gallery; long shot of the floor of the Council Chamber from the gallery. Audio is muffled. Langone discusses a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city. More shots of audience members. 1:15:45: V: Councilors conduct business on the floor of the Chamber. Langone talks about housing. Shots of Christy George (WGBH reporter); of Bolling, Flynn and Hennigan; of Bolling; of Flynn; of Joseph Tierney (Boston City Council). The Council continues to conduct business. Langone talks about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/15/1982

Blue laws

Description: Governor Edward King speaks on lifting blue laws to permit Sunday business. King signs bill that allows businesses to open Sundays, although the law prohibits forcing anyone to work Sundays. King states that this bill will increase job opportunities.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1982