Description: Michael Dukakis press conference to announce drastic line item vetoes to balance FY90 budget. Calls $500 million cuts "worst thing I've ever had to do in my political career." Mothers with children protest at Dukakis' office.
Description: Dukakis proposes his own choose-a-school plan, which includes private and parochial students, to appease Bulger. Robert Schwartz, education advisor.
Description: Dukakis defends his handling of the budget crisis, as state's bond rating is lowered. He speaks at PC standing in front of a line of aides. (blue curtain)
Description: One year after losing presidential election, a look at decline of Dukakis: cabinet resignations, state budget crisis, Kitty's personal problems. Governor with head down and signing papers.
Description: University Hospital encourages elderly patients to use "durable power of attorney" to document wishes for, or refusal of, treatment if they are terminally ill. Doctor checks blood pressure. Geriatrics.
Description: EPA "whistleblower" Hugh Kaufman says public is being duped by Boston Harbor cleanup because toxic waste will not be removed by sewage treatment process. Floating clump of gunk.
Description: As final issue goes to press, a tribute to the East Boston Community News, paper built on information and advocacy. Paste-up, developing photographs.