Description: Michael Dukakis at press conference with Worcester police. Answers campaign questions, shakes hands with public safety secretary Charles Barry. Visits orchard in Northboro to learn about integrated pest management as alternative to insecticides in apple growing. Environmental affairs secretary James Hoyte.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1988
Description: Juxtaposition of similar post-defeat press conferences of Michael Dukakis in 1978 gubernatorial primary and 1988 presidential race. Analysis of causes for the respective defeats.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/09/1988
Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis holds outdoor press conference with James Hoyte on offshore drilling on Georges Bank endangering fishing. Priscilla Chapman of Sierra Club. Daniel Greenbaum of Audubon Society. Frank Burns, John DeVillars in background. Dukakis stresses concern for environment. Fresh caught fish on ice in crates, thrown into plastic sorting bins for weighing on big scale. Close-up of fish face. Lumpers.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/01/1984
Description: Rep. Gerry Studds and Douglas Foy of Conservation Law Foundation with Michael Dukakis at Fish Pier press conference on Georges Bank drilling. Dukakis will put up tough fight to prevent interference with the natural environment; opposes lease sales for offshore gas and oil drilling. Also comments on state budget versus revenue projections.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/16/1988
Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on Kitty's disclosure that she was addicted to prescription drugs and sought treatment. He is asked if he has ever been chemically dependent; answers no.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/08/1987
Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on possible energy crisis from Iraq Kuwait conflict. Urges diversification in alternative sources and reduced dependence on foreign oil. Opposes Georges Bank drilling.Kuwait supporters march at State House
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/13/1990
Description: Gov. Michael Dukakis holds State House press conference on creating construction jobs through “emergency public works bill” to boost state economy. William Bulger, Chester Atkins, Vincent Piro endorse program. Frank Keefe, Evelyn Murphy, Sharon Pollard, Alden Raine stand by.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/27/1983
Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on criminal justice and law enforcement package. On stage - Lois Pines, Paul White, Paul Harold, Philip Johnston, James Shannon. Legislation includes 1) safe roads act 2) multi-copy prescription bill 3) auto theft and fraud prevention 4) organized crime RICO statute 5) presumptive sentencing 6) better court resources 7) request for new cabinet position - secretary of criminal justice. Dukakis strongly supports furlough program but discontinues it for lifers. SJC Chief Justice Edward Hennessey endorses initiative to increase judges.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/28/1988
Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS PC ON HOUSING FORMER MENTAL PATIENTS, FUND FOR THE HOMELESS. deinstitutionalization. MANUEL CARBALLO.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/23/1983
Description: MICHAEL DUKAKIS PC ON HOUSING FORMER MENTAL PATIENTS, FUND FOR THE HOMELESS. deinstitutionalization. MANUEL CARBALLO, WILLIAM CALLAHAN.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/23/1983