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Abortion rights demonstration

Description: While Bush is in World Trade Center, outside is abortion rights protest of Supreme Court decision prohibiting mention of abortion at federally funded family planning clinics. “Hail to the Chief” music.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/24/1991

Antiwar demonstration

Description: On brink of Persian Gulf war, protesters amass in Government Center chanting 'no blood for oil,' block traffic on Storrow Drive and in financial district. Police break up blockade in front of JFK building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/16/1991

Braude calls for taxes

Description: Jim Braude and Kip Tiernan head a rally outside the State House asking for new taxes to safeguard education, affordable housing, and other necessities cut short in proposed state budget.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/20/1991

Bulger reelected Senate president

Description: William Bulger reelected Senate President. Balloting and announcement inside Senate chamber. Bulger on podium, bangs gavel, makes remarks. Doors to Senate President's office.Door keeper.David Locke at podium.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/02/1991

Chernobyl anniversary

Description: On fifth anniversary of Chernobyl explosion, commemoration brings attention to grave illnesses caused by radiation+spreading contamination. Little boy from evacuation zone being treated in Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1991

City crime

Description: Compilation of clips attesting to prevalence of violent crime on Boston streets. Ray Flynn calls for economic justice and opportunity. Funeral of murder victim.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/26/1991

Dim prospects for graduates

Description: Career planning directors at Boston University and Northeastern say graduating seniors have postponed job search this year and have been less successful.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/08/1991

Disabled people protest Medicaid cuts

Description: Disabled people, some in wheelchairs, protest inside State House against Medicaid cuts. Stephen Tocco makes weak attempt to appease. One woman wields crutch. Red dye thrown on State House.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/23/1991

Dukakis' last day in office

Description: On his last day in office, Michael Dukakis presides over Governor's Council meeting. He passes bible and key to William Weld. Exits State House with Kitty, waving to cheering crowd. Joseph Langone.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/03/1991

Ed Doherty announces candidacy

Description: Boston Teachers Union president Ed Doherty announces his candidacy for mayor of Boston. Says Flynn gives ‘only an illusion of leadership.’ File of teachers on strike.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/25/1991