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Anita Bryant for Howard Phillips

Description: Anita Bryant appears at Copley Plaza Hotel press conference on behalf of US Senate candidacy of Howard Phillips. She talks about opening counseling centers to convert gays from “their death style of homosexuality.” “I stand on what is right and and decent.” Her husband Bob Green sits by her side. He holds up a snapshot of a man painting hate graffiti against Anita Bryant. Phillips says “I believe homosexuality is a disability to be overcome rather than a right to be protected…we are all creatures of god.” They both espouse banning gay people from teaching jobs. Phillips announces security has received a bomb threat and the room should be evacuated, but no one leaves.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/01/1978

Brooke Tsongas debate

Description: Senatorial debate between Sen. Edward Brooke, incumbent Republican, and Democratic Rep. Paul Tsongas. Anchor Tony Pepper, moderator Ed Diamond, panelists Gary LaPierre, Martin Nolan, Jack Williams, Edward T. McHugh.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/31/1978

Buckley announces candidacy

Description: John Buckley announces Republican candidacy for governor of Massachusetts. Speaks about taxes and correctional institutions. In a second speech, he addresses the successes of Massachusetts, including the invention of the telephone, the safety razor, the Polaroid camera, and the pacemaker, the establishment of the first public school, and the founding of the first university.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/06/1978

Dapper O'Neil interview

Description: Interview with Albert "Dapper" O'Neil during his run for Suffolk County sheriff. He accuses his oppenent of corruption and complains that no Boston newspapers will report the negative allegations he has made against his opponent. He discusses his plan to make the sheriff's department more visible and says "I'm a law and order man." He discusses his plan for the Charles St. Jail. He defends the office of the sheriff in the face of claims that the state should take over its responsibilities. He accuses the current sheriff of patronage and speaks against it in his campaign. He expresses his conservatism against the liberalism of the current sheriff., which includes his position against furloughs and halfway houses. He explains how he got the nickname "Dapper." He explains why he thinks former mayor and governor James Curley is the greatest man that ever lived. Video dropout in the middle of the video.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/07/1978

Dukakis after primary defeat

Description: Michael Dukakis speaks at State House after upset defeat by Edward King in gubernatorial primary. Kitty, Frank Keefe, Barbara Ackermann, Evelyn Murphy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/20/1978

Edward F. King for governor

Description: Edward F. King (not to be confused with Edward J. King) holds a press conference to announce his Republican gubernatorial candidacy at Park Plaza Hotel. Otto Walrab, former Chairman of the Republican State Committee, introduces King. King talks about his past experience and Massachusetts economic policy. He talks about cutting across traditional party lines, especially in Massachusetts, a heavily Democratic state. He criticizes Michael Dukakis for tax plan and for his judicial appointments, including Robert Bonin and Margaret Burnham. King takes questions from the press. Several takes of reporter standup.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/04/1978

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

Kevin White interview

Description: Interview with Mayor Kevin White on the Boston mayoral race. He discusses resolving problems within neighborhoods/communities, departments, politics.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/22/1978

Kissinger endorses Brooke

Description: At USS Constitution Museum press conference Henry Kissinger endorses Edward Brooke for reelection to US Senate. “Ed is a man of courage, integrity, character.” Former governor John Volpe.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/17/1978