Description: BostonGas spokesperson says there is unprecedented demand for conversion of oil heating systems to gas. He is confident all residential customers can be served; fuel supply is adequate until well into the future. Says gas is cheaper than oil, cleaner burning, and the most efficient. Talks about LNG, propane, methane and gas exploration, and potential for coal gasification. Above-ground pipelines and BostonGas tanks in Dorchester, including Corita Kent rainbow painting.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/21/1979
Description: Huge spill of raw gasoline on partially frozen Malden River in Medford. Cleanup crews try to contain environmental damage. pollution.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/15/1988
Description: Amoco gas station. Service attendant fills tank with leaded regular. Price is 71¢ per gallon.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/09/1979
Description: American physicians visited Soviet Georgia to investigate beatings and use of poison gas to put down autonomy uprising in Tbilisi. Smuggled footage of brutality and dead bodies.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/26/1989
Description: Hearing on controversy of gay foster care.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/03/1986
Description: DAVID SCONDRAS SPEAKS AT RALLY FOR GAY FOSTER PARENTS. DSS. demonstration.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/23/1985
Description: Gays father on State House steps to protest new policy virtually prohibiting placement of foster children in their custody, in favor of traditional family settings.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/27/1987
Description: Gay activists protest at Bush headquarters in Boston to demand more attention and funding for AIDS.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/01/1988
Description: New political strategies for gay rights bill make its passage more likely. Advocates lobby for rules reform. Mark Roosevelt.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/29/1989
Description: Majority of Senate favors protecting gay rights but final vote not taken because Senate wants to amend House version of bill. Michael Barrett, David Locke, William MacLean. People exit Senate door.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/12/1987