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Brock Adams on southwest corridor

Description: Outdoor press conference with Brock Adams, US Secretary of Transportation, flanked by Sens. Edward Brooke and Edward Kennedy, on southwest corridor mass transit project. Fred Salvucci stands behind them. $669 million in federal funds approved. An additional $1 billion will be invested through public/private initiatives for urban development contingent with relocation of the orange line. Kennedy and Brooke make grateful remarks. Reps. Mary Good and James Craven. Mel King appears (in t-shirt and baseball cap) to acknowledge the efforts of community activists. This very large scale public works project will create jobs and keep the neighborhoods from being physically divided along racial lines. Adams answers question on air traffic congestion expected at large airports.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/11/1978

Kathleen Sullivan Alioto

Description: Pregnant Kathleen Sullivan Alioto introduced by her husband Joseph Alioto at Pier 4 restaurant press conference about her US Senate campaign. She alludes to the imminent arrival of Frank Sinatra, apparently to endorse her candidacy and perform at a private fundraiser.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/10/1978

Kearney announces for sheriff

Description: At a Parker House press conference, Dennis Kearney announces his candidacy for Suffolk County sheriff. Cutaways of Kearney's wife, Andy Hiller, Jack Harper. Takes credit for rectifying the operation of the Charles Street jail. Close-up on lens of Channel 5 camera.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/12/1978

Park Plaza revitalization

Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis at press conference to inaugurate the Park Plaza revitalization project - construction of the transportation building surrounded by commercial and cultural development. Outside Dukakis dons hard hat, wields sledgehammer to ceremonially initiate demolition. Architect Marvin Goody follows. Crowd at intersection of Stuart and Tremont Streets observes crane beginning to knock down the Attic Lounge.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/22/1978

White on city budget

Description: Mayor Kevin White press conference on city budget. Topics discussed include employment, crime prevention, the elderly, taxes.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/02/1978