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Saint Patrick's Day Lunch

Description: Ray Flynn, William Bulger, Thomas McGee, Joseph Casper, Jim Kelly, and Mike Flannery at Annual Saint Patrick's Day Lunch at the Boys and Girls Club of Boston, in South Boston. People eating at tables. People speaking to the crowd, telling anecdotes and jokes, and discussing drug and alcohol problems in South Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/08/1984

Saltonstall, Leverett

Description: at Dorgans St. Patrick's Day celebration general scenes - politicians eating [including] Kennedy, Senator Ted White, Kevin Sargent, Lt. Gov [Francis William]
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 03/17/1968

Sargent, Lt. Gov.

Description: at Dorgans St. Patrick's Day celebration, general eating scenes- politicians
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 03/17/1968

School opening

Description: South Boston High exterior on first day of school. Press photographers stand around outside waiting for something to happen. Three upperclassmen say it is quieter inside since desegregation furor has died down, and learning can take place. They discuss news programs in the school. Several takes of reporter standup. Graffiti “stop forced busing” still visible on street. School bus arrives, lets off two black girls. Interview in front of School Committee headquarters with woman from Citywide Education Coalition who appraises current state of Boston schools: parents are involved and important to educational improvement; vocational education is woefully lacking; must upgrade reading and basic skills. “City can someday have an attractive and credible public school system.” She cautions that just because it is quiet now compared to the first years of busing, people should not assume the school system is okay; it still needs criticism and community input. Editor's note: Content given off the record was edited out of this footage.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/06/1978

Sea Land

Description: containerization procedure at S Boston, cuts
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 07/14/1970

September in Boston

Description: An Evening Compass special broadcast three days before the opening of Boston schools for Phase I desegregation. In-studio operators take phone calls from parents with questions about bus routes and school opening times. Kevin White addresses city residents on busing and school safety. Pam Bullard reports on school desegregation and the implementation of the busing plan. Pam Bullard reports on an antibusing demonstration at City Hall Plaza. Her report includes footage of white marchers with protest signs. The footage shows an angry crowd jeering at Edward Kennedy (US Senator) and breaking a window at the JFK Federal Building. Bullard and Baumeister interview Paul Russell (Deputy Superintendent, Boston Police Department) about preparations by police for the opening of schools. Judy Stoia reports on the open house at English High School. The report features footage of Robert Peterkin (Headmaster, English High School) at the open house and interviews with John Kenney (Jamaica Plain parent) and his daughter, a white student who has been assigned to English High School. Bullard and Baumeister interview William Reid (Headmaster, South Boston High School) about student assignments in South Boston and Roxbury, and about preparations for opening day at South Boston High School. Baumeister interviews Tom Duffy, Dalton Baugh and Joe Glynn of the Youth Activity Commission about efforts to reach out to students who will be affected by school desegregation. Baumeister reports on efforts by local TV stations to cover the busing story in an unobtrusive and responsible manner. There is a cut in the middle of the video, and then it switches to B&W and then back to color.
1:21:39: Promotion for a WGBH special, The Pardon: A New Debate. A promotion for September in Boston. 1:22:06: Opening credits for A Compass Special: September in Boston. Ed Baumeister introduces the broadcast, which focuses on the opening of Boston schools under the court-ordered desegregation plan. Baumeister is in the studio with volunteers working the phones. He urges parents to call the studio for information regarding bus routes and the transportation of their children to and from school. Baumeister introduces a videotaped message from Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston). 1:23:32: Kevin White sits at a desk, flanked by an American flag and a Massachusetts state flag. White says that court-ordered busing will begin on the first day of school in three days; that busing will be a challenge to all city residents; that busing was not imposed to advance the interests of any one group. White says that city residents must rise to this challenge in order to protect children and to preserve their pride in the city. White says that he has visited over 100 homes to meet with parents of school-aged children; that he has tried to listen to the concerns and fears of white and African American parents. He describes meeting with an African American mother in Mattapan, whose children will be bused across the city to two separate schools. He acknowledges that parents in Hyde Park are angry at losing a middle school; that parents in West Roxbury are reluctant to bus kindergarten students. White says that he has not sought the advice of suburbanites who applaud busing as long as it stays within the city limits. White refers to a "suburban siege mentality" in the suburbs and cites unsuccessful efforts to metropolitanize busing. White says that the sincerity and judgment of suburbanites cannot be trusted; that he has tried to consult with parents, students, and teachers throughout the city. White says that busing will not be easy; that it is a difficult time to be a senior in high school, the parent of a school-aged child or the mayor of the City of Boston. White reminds viewers that busing has been mandated by the federal court; that the city has spent over $250,000 on unsuccessful legal appeals; that busing will be a burden for some residents; that the law must be obeyed. White says that the city cannot afford to be polarized by race or paralyzed by fear. White says that the city draws its strength from its neighborhoods; that this strength must be channeled toward unity, the respect of differences, the preservation of ethnic identity, and a spirit of cooperation and trust. White urges cooperation and unity among neighborhoods and residents to make busing work. White reminds viewers that he is for integration but against forced busing. White says that opponents of busing have a legitimate right to speak out peacefully against it. He says that the city will take whatever measures are necessary to preserve public safety. White reminds citizens of their duty to preserve public safety and the safety of children. White says that the city will not tolerate violence or threats against schoolchildren; that those who violate the court order will be arrested and prosecuted. White reminds the antibusing opposition that compliance with the law does not mean acceptance of the law. He says that a boycott of the schools will only hurt the children who are denied an education; that a good education is essential for all children. White says that the Boston Public School System is the oldest in the nation; that its rich legacy must be upheld; that busing must not get in the way of good education in the schools. White reminds viewers that nothing can be achieved through racial conflict; that city and school officials have been working hard to implement the busing plan and to make it work efficiently. White describes efforts by the city and school department to ease the transition into busing: the organization of a 24-hour school information center to answer questions and to provide assistance to parents, students, and teachers; the organization of neighborhood teams to handle problems in the neighborhoods; the hiring of over 300 bus monitors to ride the buses with students; the hiring of over 125 additional school crossing guards; the placement of transitional aides in schools and volunteers at bus stops. White reminds viewers that overcrowding has been alleviated this year; that the start of school has been delayed to allow adequate preparation for the plan. White urges all parents to attend open houses at the schools before making any decisions to transfer students from the schools. White appeals to teachers, parents, and students to do their best to make busing work. He says that the critical challenge posed by busing must be met with compassion, dignity, and courage by all residents. 1:39:35: Baumeister urges parents to call the studio for information. Volunteers in the studio are answering phones. Pam Bullard reports on school desegregation in Boston. She reports that desegregation will be implemented through the state's racial balance plan; that outlying areas of the city, including East Boston, Charlestown, West Roxbury and South Boston's elementary schools, will be unaffected by the plan; that the plan focuses on schools in Roxbury and Dorchester. Bullard reports that 18,235 students will be bused under the plan; that 8,510 white students and 9,725 African American students will be bused. Visual: Still photo of students in front of a school bus, smiling at the camera. Bullard reports that 80 schools out of 204 will be affected by desegregation; that 60 schools will have students bused in; that 240 buses will be needed to transport students; that the majority of students will not travel more than 1.5 miles. Bullard reports that 23% of students were in integrated classrooms in 1973; that under the state plan, 71% of students will attend integrated schools in 1974. V: Still photo of African American high school students at the entrance to a school. Bullard reports that 30,000 Boston students were bused to schools last year; that only 3,000 students were bused for racial reasons last year. Bullard reports that the desegregation plan has brought a uniform grade structure to the Boston Public Schools; that previous grade structure systems resulted in segregated schools; that the new system mandates elementary schools as K - 5, middle schools as grades 6 - 8, and high schools as grades 9 - 12. Bullard reports that further desegregation orders are expected from the federal court after this year; that other cities such as San Francisco, Pasadena, and Denver have survived school desegregation in recent years. 1:42:54: Baumeister reminds parents that WGBH's in-studio operators have information on the bus routes. Judy Stoia tells viewers to call in with their child's street address and grade level; that operators can tell parents where the child has been assigned to school, when and where a bus will come to pick up the child, what time school begins and how to contact the school. Stoia reports that most callers so far have asked questions about bus routes and school opening times. 1:44:38: Bullard reports on today's antibusing demonstration at City Hall Plaza. Bullard reminds viewers that there have been frequent antibusing demonstrations in Boston over the past ten years; that today's demonstration takes place three days before busing begins; that demonstrators were angry. Bullard speculates as to whether today's demonstration will be the antibusing movement's last unified protest against busing. V: Footage of marchers gathering on City Hall Plaza. Bullard reports that politicians Dapper O'Neill (City Council), John Kerrigan (Boston School Committee) and Louise Day Hicks (City Council) were at the head of the march; that mothers, fathers and children from all over the city joined the march. V: Footage of white adults and children marching with protest signs. Shots of signs reading "Impeach Kennedy and Brooke" and "Swim for your lives, Kennedy is driving the bus." Bullard reports that protesters gathered outside of the JFK Federal Building; that the protesters wanted to express disapproval of the pro-busing positions of US Senators Edward Kennedy and Edward Brooke. Bullard reports that the protesters carried signs reading "Ted and Ed, wish you were dead"; that some marchers shouted remarks about Brooke's race and Kennedy's involvement in the Chappaquiddick scandal. Bullard reports that Judge W. Arthur Garrity was also the object of insults from the marchers; that many protesters carried teabags which were meant to symbolize the protesters of the Boston Tea Party. V: Footage of a woman unwrapping a tea bag. She carries a sign reading, "The City of Boston has no classroom for my child." Bullard reports that the marchers carried American flags; that some wore antibusing T-shirts. Bullard remarks that their was a note of desperation in the chants of the marchers. V: Shot of a T-shirt reading, "Hell No! Southie Won't Go!" Footage of marchers chanting "East Boston says no." Bullard notes that there were no African Americans present at the protest; that African Americans had been present at previous antibusing protests. Bullard reports that the white marchers made a display of patriotism; that they recited the pledge of allegiance and sang "God Bless America"; that marchers dressed as members of the Supreme Court exited a yellow school bus while a speaker accused the justices of selling America down the river. Bullard remarks that many of the protesters invoked the rights of white people; that racial rhetoric was not heard in previous demonstrations. Bullard says that the marchers displayed great concern for safety in schools; that the marchers were serious in their protest of the court order. V: Footage of white female protester saying that she has participated in every antibusing protest over the past nine years; that the demonstrations have become larger; that the marchers are angry because they have been ignored and "their backs are up against a wall"; that the marches are always peaceful. Bullard reports that Kennedy was met with outright hostility from the protesters when he tried to speak to the marchers. Bullard says that neither Kennedy nor other speakers could calm the crowd; that the crowd turned their back on Kennedy; that the crowd pelted Kennedy with tomatoes and newspapers as he walked back to the Federal Building. V: Footage of protesters booing Kennedy as he walks among them to a platform. Footage of Kennedy walking toward Federal Building; of a few objects being thrown as the crowd follows him to the entrance of the building; of a hostile crowd at the entrance of the building as they beat on the windows. The sound of shattering glass is heard. Shots of a broken window at the federal building; of an angry crowd outside. Bullard reports that the speakers did not try to dissuade the crowd from pursuing Kennedy into the building; that the speakers criticized Kennedy even after the incident; that few in the crowd expressed dismay at the incident; that some in the crowd flatly denied the incident. Bullard reports that one observer said that "Kennedy was the catalyst" for an incident that was bound to happen. Bullard says that Kennedy had condemned violence that morning; that many hope that the protester's feelings of anger do not turn into violence at the opening of schools. 1:50:42: Baumeister urges parents to call the studio for information about bus routes and schools. Volunteers in the studio are answering phones. Stoia introduces volunteer Shirley Campbell (Citywide Education Coalition). V: Video on tape cuts out. Brief clip of a caesar salad being prepared by Julia Child. 1:51:45: V: Black and white video. Paul Russell (Deputy Superintendent, Boston Police Department) is interviewed in the studio by Baumeister and Bullard. Russell says that there is strong parental opposition to busing in some sections of the city; that some parents will not allow their children to be bused. Russell reports that some opponents of busing had been encouraging parents and senior citizens to occupy seats in the classrooms of their neighborhood schools; that antibusing sentiment is strongest in two sections of the city; that most residents seem concerned for the safety of schoolchildren. Russell says that the police do not get involved in enforcing school attendance; that school attendance requirements are enforced by the school department and school attendance supervisors. Russell says that he will not divulge the number of police officers to be deployed on the first day of school; that the police department will work to ensure the safety of schoolchildren. Russell says that he believes the police department has done all that it can to prepare for the opening of schools; that the police are drawing on their experience in controlling crowds during periods of campus unrest in Boston in the 1960s and 1970s. Russell says that the Boston Police Department has received visits from representatives of police departments in Prince George's County in Maryland, Seattle, Rochester, NY and Pontiac MI; that each of these areas has also undergone school desegregation; that it is hard to compare these areas because they are all so different. V: Shot of volunteers answering phones. Russell admits that some police officers have strong feelings against busing; that their families may be involved in the antibusing movement. Russell is confident that Boston police officers will subordinate their personal feelings to their professional duties. V: Color video returns. Russell says that the police will stay on alert through the weekend and into next week; that they will assess the events of each passing day before changing tactics. Russell says that there is a communications center at City Hall to ensure good communication between the police department, the school department, the fire department, the MDC police department, and other organizations. Russell says that district police officers have been trying to identify and establish contact with youth through the city's Youth Activity Commission staff; that police are trying to reach out to students and the community. Russell says that police officers may patrol the perimeters of the schools; that police officers will not be stationed inside the schools. Baumeister asks about police presence at South Boston High School. Russell says that the police are taking a low visibility approach; that they will rely on their community service officers and their juvenile officers; that the juvenile officers know the students and can easily identify troublemakers. Baumeister thanks Russell. 1:57:56: Baumeister introduces Stoia's report on open houses at the Boston schools. Stoia reports that John Kenney (Jamaica Plain resident) is white and strongly supports school integration; that Kenney is not upset about his daughter's assignment to English High School. V: Footage of the Kenney family cleaning their backyard pool. Kenney says that he attended integrated schools; that the schools will be integrated peacefully if parents do not incite their children to violence. Stoia reports that Kenney attended an open house at English High School with his daughter, Paula; that Paula has no problems with the integration process; that she is apprehensive about attending a new school. V: Footage of John, Paula and Paula's sister approaching the entrance of English High School. Audio of Paula saying that she was disappointed to be assigned to the English High School because she would be separated from her friends; that she thinks she will do well at English High School because it is a good school. Shots of the Kenneys on an escalator in the school; of a poster reminding students to get an eye exam. Footage of the school nurse talking to students and parents, including the Kenneys. Audio of Paula saying that she will be nervous about eating in the cafeteria if she does not know anyone; that she is confident that she will make friends. Shot of the pool at English High School. Footage of Robert Peterkin (Headmaster, English High School) greeting parents and students. Shot of Paula and her father listening to Peterkin. Stoia reports that many white parents will ignore the boycott; that many white students will be present on the opening day of school. 2:01:10: School opening times are listed on the screen over a shot of in-studio volunteers. High schools: 8:00 - 2:00; English High School: 8:40 - 2:40; middle schools: 8:40 - 2:40; elementary schools: 9:30 - 3:30. 2:01:21: Baumeister urges parents to call the studio. Baumeister and Bullard interview William Reid (Headmaster, South Boston High School). Bullard comments that South Boston is the most complex school district in the city. She asks Reid to explain school assignments in South Boston. Reid says that the South Boston High School building will have South Boston seniors and all of the sophomores from the combined Roxbury-South Boston area; that Girls High School on Greenville Avenue (Roxbury High School) will have juniors and some seniors from the Roxbury area; that the annexes will be located at the L Street Bathhouse, the Hart School and the Dean School; that the projected enrollment for grade 9 is 1300 students. Reid says that there will be 1300 or 1400 students at South Boston High School; that Roxbury High School will have 900-1000 students; that there is an approximate total of 4000 students. Reid says that the student population will be 37% African American; that his staff has sent letters to all students listing school assignments and transportation information. Baumeister comments that Reid was quoted in the Boston Globe as saying that students who didn't want to come to school "could be my guest at the beach." Reid says that he would prefer truant students to be at the beach instead of in front of the high school. Reid says that the faculty and staff are well prepared; that preparations have been made to ensure the safety of students. Baumeister comments that the student body at South Boston High School had been homogeneous before this year. He asks if the staff is ready to deal with students who are more unruly than usual, or "able to play football with the New England Patriots." Reid says that two-thirds of the students in South Boston High School will be from South Boston; that the staff knows the South Boston senior class very well and can communicate effectively with them. Reid says that there will be faculty members who are familiar with the Roxbury students. Reid says that student leaders were invited to a task force meeting over the summer; that student leaders suggested holding a student information night; that the student information night was held last week. Reid says that he has been trying to communicate with the Roxbury community; that Roxbury students will be treated fairly at South Boston High School. Bullard comments that attendance was low at South Boston High School's open house. Reid says that he thinks that Roxbury students will attend school. Reid says that there may be low attendance among South Boston students; that South Boston students are upset about school integration; that "youngsters are the pawns in this situation." Reid adds that many students want to attend school; that students are being taken advantage of in this situation. Reid says that students should obey their parents as to whether or not to attend school. Baumeister asks if students should boycott school if their parents tell them to do so. Reid says yes. Reid says that patience will resolve this situation; that some students will use integration as an excuse to drop out of school. 2:10:00: Baumeister reminds parents to call the studio for bus route information. Stoia introduces Cindy Berman (volunteer). Berman says that most of the phone calls concern school assignments and transportation; that some parents are concerned about young children walking long distances. Berman says that many parents have called with questions; that she does not know how much information parents have received; that some parents did not receive information if they changed addresses over the summer. Stoia introduces Ann Damon. Damon says that she has received many calls about bus routes; that many parents already know their child's school assignment; that parents did not seem upset about the situation. 2:12:08: Baumeister interviews Tom Duffy, Dalton Baugh and Joe Glynn, who represent the city's Youth Activity Commission. Duffy and Glynn are white and Baugh is African American. Baumeister asks them about the role of the Youth Activity Commission. Glynn says that the commission has a mandate from the mayor to assure the safety of Boston students. Duffy talks about the Student Involvement Program. He says that the commission has tried to reach out to students attending certain schools. Baugh says that students he works with in Mattapan and north Dorchester are anxious to return to school; that students are more concerned about school facilities and programs than about integration. Baugh adds that he works with African American and Hispanic students; that these students seem less apprehensive than adults about school integration. Duffy says that he works with white students in Roslindale; that some of these students see integration as an infringement upon their school; that the majority of these students seem willing to help make integration work. Duffy says that the commission is working on a leadership development program; that African American and white student leaders were charged with developing activities and programs for the schools. Baugh says that the student leaders helped develop programs involving white and African American students at targeted schools; that the students were paid as consultants. Baumeister asks what the role of the commission will be on the first day of school. Baugh says that the commission's youth advocates will be in the schools and at bus stops; that the youth advocates will work to minimize conflict and to make contact with the students. Glynn comments that the youth advocates will be working in racially integrated pairs. Duffy says that the commission has made an effort over the summer to identify student leaders at various schools. Baumeister thanks them and closes the interview. 2:17:54: Baumeister reports that Boston's TV stations do not want their coverage of busing to "become part of the story." Baumeister adds that the media are aware that the presence of news cameras can inspire action instead of recording it. Baumeister reports that electronic media learned in the 1960s that they could be used by demonstrators looking for publicity. Baumeister quotes Mel Bernstein of WNAC-TV and Bill Wheatley of WBZ-TV on their efforts at making busing coverage unobtrusive. Baumeister reports that Jim Thistle of WCVB-TV has instructed camera crews to maintain a low profile; that there will be no live coverage at the schools on opening day; that Channel 5 has chosen not to use its live camera at the schools because it is too "large and visible." Baumeister reports that most coverage will be within regularly scheduled newscasts; that TV stations will maintain flexibility for special programming; that TV stations will have cameras at City Hall for live reports from officials. Baumeister runs down the schedule of reports on WGBH. Baumeister closes the show. Credits roll over shots of in-studio operators.
Collection: Evening Compass, The
Date Created: 09/09/1974

Silber loses some Democrats

Description: Ann Lewis explains that John Silber fails to reach out to and unify Democrats. Some of his potential constituents are defecting to Weld. Weld at Foley's bar in South Boston. Ray Flynn reads proclamation.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/21/1990

Six part series on Ray Flynn and Mel King

Description: Christopher Lydon presents a six-part series on mayoral candidates Mel King and Ray Flynn. In the first report, Lydon talks about the similarities between the two candidates. Lydon notes that both men are social workers from working class backgrounds and that both men have worked with teenagers. This report includes interviews with Kathy Flynn (wife of Ray Flynn) and Joyce King (wife of Mel King), who talk about the generous natures of both men. Lydon interviews Robert Flaherty (South Boston resident), Paul Parks (architect), Edward McCormack (attorney), and Ed Domit (social worker) about the backgrounds of both candidates. Lydon interviews Kenneth Hudson (Boston Neighborhood Basketball League), Robert Shagoury (computer manufacturer), and Walter Byers (Chairman, Massachusetts Boxing Commission) about the community work of both men. The second report explores Flynn's exceptional athletic career at South Boston High School and Providence College. Lydon interviews James Kelly (South Boston High School, class of 1958), Gertrude Morrissey (teacher, South Boston High School), and Jerome Wynegar (Headmaster, South Boston High School) about Flynn's athletic achievements. Lydon interviews Flynn about his experiences as an athlete; Flynn talks about being the only white player to play on an African American basketball team. The report includes interviews with Ruth Batson (civil rights activist) and Lawrence DiCara (former member of the Boston City Council) about Flynn's leadership abilities. The report includes footage of Flynn playing for Providence College at the National Invitational Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 19, 1963. The third report examines Mel King's background and early days as a social worker in a Settlement House in the South End. The report includes footage from interviews with John O'Bryant (Boston School Committee), Paul Parks (architect), and Joyce King (wife of Mel King), who talk about the diverse neighborhood where King grew up. Lydon interviews Ed McClure (US Justice Department) and Herbert Gleason (former Chairman, United South End Settlements) about King's early years as a social worker. Lydon also interviews Robert Shagoury (computer manufacturer), Edward Domit (social worker), Thomas Shea (retailer), and Chuck Turner (teacher), all of whom comment on King's social work. In the fourth report, Lydon discusses Flynn's evolving political views. Lydon notes that Flynn has changed positions on many issues since the 1970s, and that Flynn was a leading opponent to busing for school integration. The report includes footage of Flynn talking about his role in the busing crisis. Lydon also interviews Jerome Wynegar and James Kelly about Flynn and the busing crisis. The report also includes footage of Lawrence DiCara, Edward McCormack, Kathy Flynn, Ruth Batson, Domenic Bozzotto (labor leader), and Peter Dreier (professor, Tufts University) discussing Flynn's political beliefs. The report features photographs of Flynn's anti-busing activities in the 1970s. The fifth report explores King's political beliefs and his activism on behalf of people of color. Lydon notes that the white community tends to see King as a protest leader. Lydon reviews King's involvement in political issues in the 1960s and 1970s. Lydon interviews Paul Parks, Herbert Gleason, Ruth Batson, Andrew Natsios (State Representative), Tunney Lee (professor, MIT), and Chuck Turner about King's beliefs and his record as a legislator. The report also includes footage from an interview with King. King talks about his quiet nature and his political philosophy. The report features photographs of King's political activities in the 1960s and 1970s. In the sixth report, Lydon interviews King and Flynn about their similarities and differences. Lydon notes that Flynn emphasizes the similarities between him and King, while King accuses Flynn of practicing "me, too" politics. King and Flynn each speak about their approaches to politics. The report includes footage from an interview with Kenneth Hudson, who talks about the similarities between King and Flynn. Lydon interviews Domenic Bozzotto and Andrew Natsios about each candidates' relations with organized labor. Lydon interviews Herbert Gleason and Jerome Wynegar about why they support Flynn; he interviews Ruth Batson and Chuck Turner about why they support King. Produced by Christy George
1:00:10: Visual: Footage of Kathy Flynn in her home. Kathy Flynn (wife of Ray Flynn) talks about the generosity of Ray Flynn (candidate for mayor of Boston). Footage of Joyce King talking about the quiet generosity of Mel King (candidate for mayor of Boston). Christopher Lydon reports from a rooftop. Part of the Boston skyline is visible behind him. Lydon reports that Flynn and King are both quiet social workers. Lydon talks about the similarities in the resumes of the two candidates. Lydon notes "accidental" similarities in that both candidates are sons of longshoremen and both have six children. Lydon reports that both candidates were the first in their families to attend college. V: Shot of black and white photo of the basketball team at Providence College. Flynn is in the front row. Shot of a black and white group photo King and other students from Claflin College. Lydon reports that both candidates returned to Boston to work with teenagers in the city. V: Footage of Robert Flaherty (South Boston resident) talking about Flynn's love for the city of Boston. Flaherty says that Flynn's father was active in a union. Footage of Joyce King saying that Mel King's father was active in a union; that Mel King is very proud of his father. Footage of Paul Parks (architect) talking about King's West Indian background. Shot of a black and white photo of Flynn and his family. Footage of Edward McCormack (attorney) talking about the Irish American culture of South Boston. Footage of Ed Domit (social worker) talking about the culture of the South End neighborhoods. Shots of black and white photos of King as a basketball coach with young players. Lydon reports that King coached youth sports as a social worker. Lydon reports that Flynn started up the city-wide Boston Neighborhood Basketball Association in the 1960s. V: Footage of Kenneth Hudson (Boston Neighborhood Basketball League) talking about Flynn's involvement in the Boston Neighborhood Basketball Association. Hudson says that King encouraged youth to play in the league. Footage of Robert Shagoury (computer manufacturer) talking about how King put together a Little League team in the South End. Footage of Lydon interviewing Walter Byers (Chairman, Massachusetts Boxing Commission) in front of the Roxbury District Courthouse. Byers says that social workers like King and Flynn have worked with the community and know what the community needs. 1:06:19: V: Footage of Flynn talking about his performance in a debate against King. Flynn talks about his experience in athletics as a youth. Shots of Flynn at a debate with King in Fanueil Hall. Lydon stands in front of South Boston High School. Lydon reports on Flynn's exceptional athletic career at South Boston High School. V: Shot of a trophy from the 1983 Ray Flynn Road Race. Footage of James Kelly (South Boston High School, class of 1958) saying that Flynn was the best athlete ever to attend South Boston High School. Kelly talks about Flynn's athletic career in football and basketball. Footage of Gertrude Morrissey (teacher, South Boston High School) saying that Flynn played on winning teams at South Boston High School; that Flynn's personality has been formed by his athletic success. Lydon reports that Ben Schwartzwalder (football coach, Syracuse University) had been impressed by Flynn's football skill in 1957; that Schwartzwalder was told by Flynn's coaches and guidance councselors that a kid from South Boston would not perform well in high-level competition at a university far from home. V: Footage of Lydon interviewing Jerome Wynegar (headmaster, South Boston High School) in front of South Boston High School. Wynegar says that a poor self-image and a lack of confidence are common among South Boston youth; that many South Boston kids are told that they are not "good enough" to do anything significant; that he has been trying to help South Boston kids realize their potential. V: Black and white television footage of Flynn playing for Providence College at the National Invitational Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 19,1963. Footage of Flynn talking about his love for athletic competiton. Flynn says that he had to work very hard to become a good athlete. Flynn talks about what he has learned from athletics. Shots of black and white photos of Flynn as a baby; of Flynn as a child in his baseball uniform. Shot of a medal from Providence College inscribed to Flynn. Footage of the 1963 basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Footage of Flynn talking about the setbacks he experienced as an athlete; that he was cut from the roster of the Boston Celtics. Shot of a black and white team photo of Flynn with the basketball team from Providence College. Lydon reports that Flynn came into contact with African Americans and other minorities through sports. V: Footage of Flynn talking about his experiences as the only white player on an African American basketball team. Footage of Ruth Batson (civil rights activist) talking about Flynn's opposition to busing and school desegregation in the 1970s. Batson questions Flynn's commitment to equal access for people of color. Lydon reports that critics question Flynn's ability to lead the city. V: Footage of Lawrence DiCara (former member of the Boston City Council) saying that Flynn has the ability to work hard. DiCara says that hard work is not the same as leadership. 1:13:44: Lydon introduces a report on Mel King (candidate for mayor of Boston) and his early career as a social worker. V: Footage of King, John O'Bryant (Boston School Committee), Paul Parks (architect) and Joyce King (wife of Mel King) talking about the diversity of the South End neighborhood where they grew up. Lydon reports from Seneca Street, where King grew up. A train passes by on the elevated tracks behind Lydon. Lydon reports that the "New York streets" neighborhood where King grew up was razed in the 1950s; that King learned to appreciate diversity and to share with the less fortunate while growing up in the neighborhood. V: Footage of King saying that he learned from his family the importance of sharing with the less fortunate. King says that it is important to feel good about oneself in order to feel good about others; that he likes to teach people to solve problems for themselves. Lydon reports that King's first job out of college was at a Settlement House in the South End; that King was helping teenagers as a street corner social worker in the 1950s. V: Footage of Ed McClure (US Justice Department) and Lydon walking in the South End. McClure talks about being King's partner in social work in the 1950s. McClure says that King was on a mission to reach out to those who needed help; that King's humility allowed him to make the initial contact with people. Lydon reports from a basketball gym at the Blackstone School in the South End. Men are playing a basketball game behind him. Lydon says that King is a regular at weekly games at the gym; that King has known many of the players since childhood. V: Footage of the basketball game. Footage of Robert Shagoury (computer manufacturer) talking about his early memories of King trying to put together a Little League baseball team in his neighborhood. Footage of Edward Domit (social worker) saying that King had great confidence in people; that King was trying to reach out to the young kids who needed help. Footage of Thomas Shea (retailer) talking about the support and guidance given to him by King when Shea was younger. Footage of King saying that he tries to empower people to solve their own problems. Footage of Shea saying that he went to visit King after graduating from college; that King was genuinely happy for him. Footage of McClure saying that King is dedicated to helping people. Lydon reports from 48 Rutland Street, the site of the Settlement House where King lived and worked. Lydon describes the conflict between King and the board of the United South End Settlements (USES). Lydon says that USES accused King of neglecting paperwork; that King accused the USES of forcing him to choose between his community and their bureacracy. V: Footage of Herbert Gleason (former Chairman of USES) saying that King is passionate and compassionate. Gleason talks about the importance of efficient administration of social programs. Footage of Shagoury saying that King was an effective administrator of social programs. Footage of McClure saying that the goal of social work is to help people to adjust to their conditions; that another goal is to help people change their conditions. Footage of Chuck Turner (teacher) saying that King's vision is to help people to live positive lives. 1:22:58: V: Footage of Lawrence DiCara (former member of the Boston City Council) saying that Flynn is a complex person; that he could never be sure which way Flynn would vote on the issues. Lydon reports from outside of the State House. Lydon reports that Flynn has changed position of the death penalty, Proposition 2 1/2, the payroll tax, and other issues; that Flynn explains his changing views as a result of "personal growth." Lydon comments that Flynn seems to be moving away from his constituents in South Boston; that Flynn is moving toward a city-wide base. Lydon comments on Flynn's "bingo bills" in the state legislature, his proposal to abolish compulsory education and his drive to abolish welfare abortions. Lydon reports that Flynn had a central role in the busing crisis during school desegregation in Boston. V: Footage of Flynn talking about his role in the anti-busing movement. Flynn says that he believed the court order to be counter-productive; that many African American and white parents did not believe that the court order would improve education. Flynn says that his constituents did not believe that the government was acting in the best interests of children. Shots of black and white photos of Flynn as a leader of the anti-busing movement; of Flynn at anti-busing rallies; of Flynn with Louise Day Hicks (leader of the anti-busing movement). Footage of Lydon interviewing Jerome Wynegar (Headmaster, South Boston High School to talk to students and encourage them to go to school. Wynegar says that Flynn was a positive influence during the busing crisis; that Flynn was harassed by South Boston residents for his actions. Wynegar says that one of Flynn's political opponents used racial slurs against Flynn to criticize him during a campaign; that critics saw Flynn's actions as a betrayal of the anti-busing movement. Footage of James Kelly (South Boston Information Center) saying that he does not remember if Flynn's car was burned in South Boston; that the burning of cars was not unusual in South Boston. Footage of Edward McCormack (attorney) saying that Flynn will act in the best interests of the city as mayor; that Flynn will alienate South Boston voters if necessary. Shot of a black and white photo of Flynn sitting in front of a sign reading, "Save our neighborhood schools." Lydon reports that Flynn never stood up against his South Boston constituents on the busing issue; that many critics feel that his role in the anti-busing movement disqualifies him as a potential mayor. V: Footage of Ruth Batson (civil rights activist) saying that she is glad that Flynn has changed his views; that he did not prove himself to be a true leader during the busing crisis. Lydon reports from Government Center in Boston. Lydon says that Flynn moved from the Massachusetts State Legislature to the Boston City Council; that Flynn's positions on issues began to change while serving as a Councillor; that critics have called him a "waffler" and a "chameleon"; that these changes in positions may reveal Flynn's fundamental values. V: Footage of Kathy Flynn talking about Ray Flynn's generosity to those in need. Footage of DiCara saying that Flynn has changed positions frequently on the issues; that Flynn has a core set of values to which he stays true; that Flynn is genuinely committed to helping the poor. Footage of Lydon interviewing Domenic Bozzotto (labor leader). Bozotto talks about Flynn's great commitment to and support for the union during a strike of the city's hotel workers. Lydon reports that liberals have questions about Flynn's ideology. V: Footage of Peter Dreier (professor, Tufts University) saying that Flynn's politics are progressive, but that Flynn is not a "man of the left." Footage of Bozotto says that Flynn's politics are in the center of the political spectrum. Footage of Flynn saying that he is a "Ray Flynn democrat." 1:31:34: V: Footage of Paul Parks (architect) talking about the positive way in which people respond to King when he walks through the South End. Footage of King walking through the South End, surrounded by supporters. Children carry King campaign signs. King greets passersby and stops to talk to drivers in cars. Lydon reports that whites in Boston have never been entirely comfortable with King; that King is seen by whites as a protest leader. V: Shots of black and white photographs of King's political campaigns in the 1960s; of King meeting with white leaders; of King being arrested by police. Lydon reports that King's wardrobe changed throughout his career; that he spearheaded economic boycotts and school stay-outs; that King once dumped garbage on the Chamber of Commerce dinner table; that King was arrested at Tent City. Lydon reads a quote from King's book "Chain of Change" in which King talks about the ingrained racism of the Boston business community. V: Footage of Parks saying that King wants the Boston business community to recognize people of color as equal partners instead of as subordinates. Footage of Andrew Natsios (State Representative) saying that King attached racial significance to every issue as a state legislator. Natsios says that King attached racial significance to issues which had none. Footage of Herbert Gleason (former Chairman of USES) saying that King is self-righteous; that King does not have patience for details; that King's lack of respect for due process could be destructive. Footage of Ruth Batson (civil rights activist) saying that King does not argue with people; that he will defend his opinion and then refuse to discuss the matter further. Footage of King saying that he expresses his anger through action; that he is often silent when he is engaged in thought. Footage of Parks saying that King is committed to his goals; that he will not engage in negotiation if it compromises his ultimate goals. Lydon reports that King was one of the few champions of Massachusetts agriculture in the State Legislature; that King is a creative thinker; that King created the Community Development Finance Corporation; that King was a persistent fighter in the losing battle over Tent City in the South End. V: Footage of Tunney Lee (professor, MIT) saying that King is persistent and patient; that those characteristics are necessary for success in Boston politics. Footage of Natsios saying that he and other conservative Republicans voted with King on several bills in the State Legislature. Natsios says that he agrees with King on issues like neighborhood control. Natsios refers to King as a "radical" Democrat. Lydon reports that King often voted with white conservatives on government reform bills; that King is famous for saying that he likes Fidel Castro (leader of Cuba) better than he likes Ronald Reagan (President of the US). V: Footage of Chuck Turner (teacher) saying that King's politics are in the center of the political spectrum; that King wants a good government which will help people realize their potential. Footage of King saying that his politics are realistic. King says that his politics have tried to address the realities of his life as an African American man living in Boston. Footage of Turner saying that King has shown people of color in Boston that they can realize their potential; that King has worked hard to fulfill his dreams. Footage of King saying that love and change are the two fundamentals of life. 1:40:06: V: Footage of Kenneth Hudson (Boston Neighborhood Basketball League) saying that external appearance is the greatest difference between King and Flynn. Footage of Flynn says that both he and King were state legislators who were held accountable by their constituents; that both he and King were attentive to the needs of the poor, elderly, and powerless; that they served in districts which were very different. Footage of King saying that Flynn has adopted a "me, too" approach to politics which leads people to see similarities between them. King says that he has a greater level of awareness than Flynn. Lydon says that Flynn emphasizes the similarities between him and King; that Flynn uses the resemblance to draw attention away from his troubled past on the issue of race; that Flynn uses the resemblance to point up important economic and class issues. Lydon says that King emphasizes the differences between him and Flynn; that King emphasizes the racial difference and promises to ease the city's racial tensions. Lydon says that King talks about the issue of oppression, which includes race and class. V: Footage of Domenic Bozzotto (labor leader) saying that many politicians are afraid of "working people"; that Flynn is comfortable with "working people." Footage of Andrew Natsios (State Representative) saying that King sometimes voted against municipal unions as a state legislator; that the unions have allied themselves with Flynn; that King would be less endebted to the unions as mayor of the city. Footage of Flynn talking about his parents. Flynn says that his mother was a housecleaner and that his father was a dockworker. Flynn says that he tries to pass good values on to his children. Footage of King saying that he and Flynn have different approaches to politics and different levels of awareness. King says that his politics have been informed by the issue of oppression. Footage of Bozotto saying that King has a hard time accepting the fact that Flynn is "genuine." Bozotto says that King wants to see Flynn as Flynn was ten years ago. Footage of Herbert Gleason (former Chairman of USES) saying that King has reproached Flynn for changing his position on issues. Gleason says that Flynn has a set of values to which he adheres; that both candidates have fought against legislation and public policy with which they disagree. Gleason says that it is important to examine the shortcomings of court orders, legislation and public policy. Shots of black and white photographs of Flynn leading an anti-busing march; of King being arrested by police at Tent City; of Flynn walking arm in arm with a young African American man. Footage of Ruth Batson (civil rights activist) saying that King will do what is right in a crisis; that King will not follow the opinions of his constituents if it is not the right thing to do. Lydon stands in front of Boston City Hall. Lydon comments that both candidates will need to adapt to the changing needs of the city. V: Footage of Jerome Wynegar (headmaster, South Boston High School) saying that the city needs a mayor who can help to heal its wounds; that Flynn has been on the "other side" of the race issue; that Flynn has changed his thinking and learned a lot; that Flynn is the best candidate for mayor. Footage of Flynn greeting people in the street and shaking hands with a white man and an African American man and woman. Footage of Chuck Turner (teacher) saying that he does not think that Flynn has changed his thinking enough on the question of race; that Flynn is not committed to equal access for all residents in the way that King is. Footage of King surrounded by supporters as he campaigns in the South End.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/14/1983

South Boston

Description: High Rise
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 06/09/1971

South Boston

Description: meeting for security patrol - vigilantes
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 02/03/1969