Description: Due to financial problems, Bill Baird must close abortion and birth control clinic in Boston. Newspaper clippings on his controversial advocacy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/09/1989
Description: During summer, blood supply is low. Blood donors, blood bank at Beth Israel Hospital.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/16/1989
Description: Deborah Prothrow-Stith announces elevated male leukemia rates around Pilgrim nuclear plant. Boston Edison discounts cancer findings because of statistical insignificance. Rep. Lawrence Alexander.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/03/1988
Description: Public Health Commissioner David Mulligan announces increased cancer rates, which will be aggravated by state budget cuts in public health funding.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/23/1990
Description: Catholic Church disapproves condom as method of protection from AIDS transmission. Larry Kessler of AIDS Action Committee, himself Catholic, disagrees.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/14/1987
Description: On fifth anniversary of Chernobyl explosion, commemoration brings attention to grave illnesses caused by radiation+spreading contamination. Little boy from evacuation zone being treated in Boston.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/26/1991
Description: Growing problem of children contracting AIDS … anticipated need for more foster care. Congressional report recommends increased funding for education & treatment. Dr. George Lamb. Babies in hospital.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/14/1987
Description: Citizen volunteers monitor radiation and safety at Pilgrim nuclear plant. Joint Energy Committee hears testimony on enlarging evacuation zone + publicizing leaks. Rep. Lawrence Alexander,Sen.Nicholas Costello
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/27/1990
Description: Prevalence of cancer concerns neighbors of Pilgrim nuclear power plant, who take it upon themselves to monitor ambient radiation more carefully than Edison. Waves on Plymouth shore.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/23/1990
Description: Community Health Center, Dorchester House.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/13/1982