Description: Republican representatives ask for increase in local aid, a big battle in the state budget debate. At podium: Peter Forman, John McDonough, Richard Voke, William Constantino, Steven Pierce.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/08/1989
Description: Medical residents oppose long shifts on duty. They appeal at hearing for shorter hours so as not to jeopardize patient care. Doctor looks at x-rays.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/15/1989
Description: In budget debate, House votes to institute Sunday lottery to generate funds for local aid and the arts council. Rep. Richard Voke mocks Channel 2. Reps. Marc Pacheco, William Constantino.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/09/1989
Description: Lowell referendum would make English the official language of the city. Bilingual biology class for Cambodian students.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/02/1989
Description: Rep. Lucile Hicks receives letters from constituents lamenting tax increases and state spending. Marjorie Clapprood expresses her admiration for Hicks.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/17/1989
Description: Lynn rooming house fire is blamed on lack of sprinklers, though landlord was required to install them. Exterior of burnt building. Police lead search dog through rubble.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/10/1989
Description: During James O'Leary's tenure, MBTA has vastly improved; ridership and budget have increased. Examples of clean, renovated stations. File of passengers' mixed reviews to public transit system.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/07/1989
Description: Visit to MCI Framingham prison for women where cells are still overcrowded one year after promise of alleviation. Politicians break ground for new building.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/07/1989
Description: At new African tropical forest pavilion of Franklin Park Zoo, Dukakis bids farewell to MDC Commissioner William Geary and welcomes his replacement Ilyas Bhatti. Monkey in cage. Zoo sign.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/13/1989
Description: MDC program offers free sailing instruction to city teens. Sail boats off of South Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/27/1989