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KEVIN WHITE FINAL YEAR, ON KING, CORRUPTION, JOKES ABOUT HIS VISION
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/08/1982
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WILLIAM WELD 'NO COMMENT' ON KEVIN WHITE CORRUPTION PROBE
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/09/1982
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Final stretch and finish line of the Boston Marathon. Wheelchair competitors crossing finish line. Blimps in above the crowd. Announcer makes comments on how closer the leading runners are to each other. Runners cross finish line. Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley finish very close together, running the marathon faster than anyone had in the history of the race. Kevin White awards winner Alberto Salazar with medal and laurel wreath. Third place runner, John Lodwick, crosses finish line. Fourth place runner, Bill Rodgers, crosses finish line. Other runner cross finish line. Charlotte Teske, winner of the women's race of the Boston Marathon, awarded medal and laurel wreath. Women's second place runner, Jacqueline Gareau, crosses finish line. Glenda Manzi does several takes of reporter standup. Interview with Charlotte Teske.
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Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
04/19/1982
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Byron Rushing (State Representative) addresses a rent control demonstration outside Boston City Hall. He encourages tenants to fight for their rights, urges voters not to support anti-rent control candidates, and advocates a citywide referendum on the issue. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) speaks about Sojourner House, a shelter for homeless families and the Catholic Connection's support for rent. Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Iannella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Boston City Councilors Frederick Langone, Albert "Dapper" O'Neil, Terence McDermott, Bruce Bolling , and Joseph Tierney are also present. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers, many wearing pro-rent control buttons. Ianella calls the meeting to order and the clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. The Council conducts business on the chamber floor with Langone discussing a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city and about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums. Sounds cuts out near the end and then comes back in.
1:00:04: Visual: Byron Rushing (State Representative) speaks into a microphone. He says that working class and poor people need to fight for their rights as tenants. The crowd claps. Rushing says that voters must vote against politicians who do not support rent control; that rent control must be brought to the ballot as a citywide referendum. The crowd claps. Shots of the crowd outside of City Hall. A white woman addresses the crowd, saying that it is not a good idea to classify tenants as elderly, disabled or low-income; that those classes of tenants will have difficulty finding apartments. Shots of two older men in the crowd. One of them is wearing a button which reads, "Rent Control: Continue and Strengthen it. Ban condominium conversion evictions." Shot of the button. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) addresses the crowd. Burns talks about Sojourner House, which is a shelter for homeless families. Burns says that the Catholic Connection supports rent control in order to stop the increasing number of homeless families. Shot of a man holding a rent control sign reading, "No rent control plus no condo ban equals no housing." Shots of the crowd listening to Burns. Several crowd members are holding pro-rent control signs. 1:02:23: V: The white woman addresses the crowd as they move into the City Hall building. Shots of the crowd as they enter City Hall. One woman holds up a sign reading, "Landlords get the money. Tenants get the shaft." 1:03:33: V: Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Ianella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Frederick Langone (Boston City Council) confers with a woman on the floor of the chambers. Langone sits down in his chair, with his cigar in his mouth. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers. Many observers wear pro-rent control buttons. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) joins the group of councilors. 1:05:51: V: Hennigan sits in her chair on the floor of the chambers. She flips through some papers on the table in front of her. Flynn sits down in his seat. Langone lights his cigar. Terence McDermott (Boston City Council) is sitting in his seat on the floor of the chamber. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) sits in his seat. The clerk calls the roll of city council members. Ianella brings the meeting to order. 1:08:28: V: The clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. Shots of McDermott; of McCormack; of Langone; of audience members in the Council gallery. The clerk calls the council roll for a vote on the order concerning the Public Facilities Commission. Shot of Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council). The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. 1:12:03: V: Shots of audience members in the gallery; long shot of the floor of the Council Chamber from the gallery. Audio is muffled. Langone discusses a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city. More shots of audience members. 1:15:45: V: Councilors conduct business on the floor of the Chamber. Langone talks about housing. Shots of Christy George (WGBH reporter); of Bolling, Flynn and Hennigan; of Bolling; of Flynn; of Joseph Tierney (Boston City Council). The Council continues to conduct business. Langone talks about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums.
1:00:04: Visual: Byron Rushing (State Representative) speaks into a microphone. He says that working class and poor people need to fight for their rights as tenants. The crowd claps. Rushing says that voters must vote against politicians who do not support rent control; that rent control must be brought to the ballot as a citywide referendum. The crowd claps. Shots of the crowd outside of City Hall. A white woman addresses the crowd, saying that it is not a good idea to classify tenants as elderly, disabled or low-income; that those classes of tenants will have difficulty finding apartments. Shots of two older men in the crowd. One of them is wearing a button which reads, "Rent Control: Continue and Strengthen it. Ban condominium conversion evictions." Shot of the button. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) addresses the crowd. Burns talks about Sojourner House, which is a shelter for homeless families. Burns says that the Catholic Connection supports rent control in order to stop the increasing number of homeless families. Shot of a man holding a rent control sign reading, "No rent control plus no condo ban equals no housing." Shots of the crowd listening to Burns. Several crowd members are holding pro-rent control signs. 1:02:23: V: The white woman addresses the crowd as they move into the City Hall building. Shots of the crowd as they enter City Hall. One woman holds up a sign reading, "Landlords get the money. Tenants get the shaft." 1:03:33: V: Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Ianella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Frederick Langone (Boston City Council) confers with a woman on the floor of the chambers. Langone sits down in his chair, with his cigar in his mouth. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers. Many observers wear pro-rent control buttons. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) joins the group of councilors. 1:05:51: V: Hennigan sits in her chair on the floor of the chambers. She flips through some papers on the table in front of her. Flynn sits down in his seat. Langone lights his cigar. Terence McDermott (Boston City Council) is sitting in his seat on the floor of the chamber. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) sits in his seat. The clerk calls the roll of city council members. Ianella brings the meeting to order. 1:08:28: V: The clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. Shots of McDermott; of McCormack; of Langone; of audience members in the Council gallery. The clerk calls the council roll for a vote on the order concerning the Public Facilities Commission. Shot of Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council). The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. 1:12:03: V: Shots of audience members in the gallery; long shot of the floor of the Council Chamber from the gallery. Audio is muffled. Langone discusses a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city. More shots of audience members. 1:15:45: V: Councilors conduct business on the floor of the Chamber. Langone talks about housing. Shots of Christy George (WGBH reporter); of Bolling, Flynn and Hennigan; of Bolling; of Flynn; of Joseph Tierney (Boston City Council). The Council continues to conduct business. Langone talks about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
12/15/1982
Description:
Christopher Lydon opens a Ten O'Clock News broadcast by reading the day's headlines. Lydon reports that Ronald Reagan (US President) has spoken out against the movement for a nuclear freeze, but would consider talks with the Soviet Union to reduce nuclear arms. Christy George reports that the five defendants charged in the William Atkinson case have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. George notes that Atkinson died after the defendants allegedly chased him onto the MBTA tracks at the Savin Hill MBTA station. The report includes footage of the five defendants in the courtroom with John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County). George interviews Francine Atkinson (sister of William Atkinson), David Venator (United Church of Christ), and Joseph Feaster (President, Boston NAACP) about the case. Venator says that the defendants should be charged with civil rights violations. Lydon reads local news headlines. Lydon reports that John Williams (former political coordinator for Mayor Kevin White) was sentenced to three years in prison for extortion; that George Collatos (former employee of the Boston Redevelopment Authority) has also been found guilty on federal charges of bribe-taking. Charles Bennett reports that World Airways has filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport, citing their responsibility in the crash of a World Airways jet at Logan Airport in January. Bennett notes that World Airways is seeking $75 million in damages from the FAA and Massport. Bennett's report includes footage of James Meehan (attorney, World Airways) and William Coleman (Massport Director of Aviation) talking about the case. Janet Wu reports that Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) has agreed to support an MBTA request for $14 million in return for a fare reduction and the restoration of bus and trolley service in Boston; that local mayors and selectmen are angry at White and James O'Leary (MBTA General Manager) for making a private agreement. Wu notes that the MBTA Advisory Board is skeptical of O'Leary's request for $14 million in additional funds. Wu's reports includes footage of MBTA Advisors John Weaver, Bernice Staller, and George Collela speaking at an MBTA Advisory Board meeting. Lydon reads international headlines. Lydon reports on peace talks in Jerusalem led by Lord Peter Carrington (Head, European Economic Community). Owen Paterson reports from Iran on the war between Iraq and Iran. Michael Buerk reports from San Salvador on the elections in El Salvador. Buerk notes that the winners have not been decided; that the right-wing ARENA party is claiming victory. Lydon interviews Anthony Lewis (New York Times columnist), who has recently returned from the Middle East, about Israeli policy in the West Bank. Callie Crossley reports that a study by the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study on the effects of the combined use of Valium and oral contraceptives. Crossley's report includes footage from an interview with Dr. Darrell Abernathy (Tufts University School of Medicine)
14:11:32: The Ten O'Clock News opening credits roll. Christopher Lydon reports on the weather and reads the headlines. Lydon reports that Ronald Reagan (US President) has spoken out against the movement for a nuclear freeze; that Reagan has stated that he would consider talks with the Soviet Union over the summer to reduce nuclear arms. Visual: Footage of Reagan saying that the US must not rush into arms control negotiations with the Soviet Union; that Henry Jackson (US Senator) and John Warner (US Senator) and Bill Carney (US Congressman) have led the arms control movement in the legislature; that the US will continue to seek realistic arms control measures. Lydon reports that Leonid Brezhnev (leader of the Soviet Union) is in poor health; that unofficial rumors of his hospitalization are circulating. 14:14:07: Weather forecast 14:14:47: Lydon reports that manslaughter charges have been filed against five men held responsible for the death of William Atkinson (Boston resident). Lydon introduces Christy George's report on the case. George reports that all five men pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; that an extra count of assault and battery was lodged against Paul MacGregor. V: Footage of defendants MacGregor, Edward Tuffo, Francis Devin, William Joyce, and Michael Nowacki in the courtroom. Shots of each defendant; of John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County) addressing the court. George reviews the bail amounts set for each defendant. George reports that Joyce is serving a suspended sentence for a racial incident at Savin Hill MBTA Station last year. George reports that Atkinson and his white friend William Grady were accosted by the defendants near the Savin Hill MBTA station last year; that Atkinson was chased on to the MBTA tracks. V: Shots of the exterior of the Savin Hill Station; of the train tracks at the station. Footage of Kiernan saying that Atkinson fled from his pursuers along the train tracks; that Atkinson was struck by a train and died. Footage of Francine Atkinson (sister of William Atkinson) saying that she is not satisfied with the manslaughter trial; that the defendants intended to harm her brother; that she has little faith in the justice system. George reports that some white Dorchester residents said that the charges against the defendants should have included violations of the state's civil rights statute. George notes that the statute has only been invoked eleven times with two convictions. V: Footage of Reverend David Venator (United Church of Christ) saying that the state could have pushed for charges on the grounds of civil rights violations. Footage of Joseph Feaster (President, Boston NAACP) saying that the state could have pushed for a charge of murder against the defendants. George reports that the state needs to prove that malice was intended in order to charge the defendants with second degree murder. 14:17:55: Lydon reads local news headlines. Lydon reports that John Williams (former political coordinator for Mayor Kevin White) was sentenced to three years in prison for extortion; that Williams pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe from Anthony D'Alesandro (real estate developer); that George Collatos (former employee of the Boston Redevelopment Authority) has also been found guilty on federal charges of bribe-taking. 14:18:34: Lydon reports that World Airways has filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport, citing their responsibility in the crash of a World Airways jet at Logan Airport in January. He introduces a report by Charles Bennett. Bennett reports that World Airways has been sued by Kenneth Silva (World Airways passenger), a passenger on the jet which crashed in January. Bennett adds that World Airways wants Massport and the FAA to assume any damages awarded to Silva or other passengers. V: Shot of the cover page of the Silva complaint against World Airways. Footage of James Meehan (attorney for World Airways) saying that Massport should have closed the airport due to deteriorating runway conditions on the night of the crash; that the FAA did not communicate crucial information concerning the runway conditions to the crew of the World Airways plane; that Massport and the FAA are equally responsible for the collision. Bennett reports that World Airways is seeking $75 million in damages from Massport and the FAA. V: Shot of the scene of the crash of the World Airways jet. The jet is split in half, lying in shallow, icy water. Footage of William Coleman (Massport Aviation Director) saying that Massport was not negligent; that the runway was sufficiently maintained on the night of the crash. Bennett reports that the claims could take up to three years to resolve in court. 14:21:01: Lydon reads more local headlines. Lydon reports that the Boston City Council approved another version of the Tregor Bill; that the new draft eliminates City Council approval of the mayor's quarterly budget allotments; that the new draft reduces the number of City Council votes needed to approve the sale of city property; that the bill must be passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature and signed into law by Ed King (Governor of Massachusetts). 14:21:28: Lydon reports that Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) has agreed to support an MBTA request for $14 million in return for a fare reduction and the restoration of bus and trolley service in Boston; that local mayors and selectmen are angry at White and James O'Leary (MBTA General Manager). He introduces Janet Wu's report. Wu reports that there is controversy surrounding O'Leary's request for $14 million in additional funds; that mayors in the 79 MBTA communities want strict spending controls written into law before approving funds. V: Shots of O'Leary at the MBTA Advisory Board meeting; of other attendees at the meeting; of the Massachusetts State Legislature in session; of commuters on the MBTA green line. Wu reports that the Massachusetts State Legislature cannot put legislation on the books before July; that the MBTA needs money now. Wu notes that the MBTA advisory board questions how much money O'Leary needs in order to improve service. Wu reports that John Weaver (MBTA advisor from Holbrook) has complained of $700,000 worth of unnecessary expenditures for advertising. V: Footage of Weaver at the advisory board meeting, saying that improvements in service are worth more than advertising; that commuters will spread the word if service is improved. Footage of Bernice Staller (MBTA advisor from Norwood) at the meeting, saying that word of mouth destroyed the MBTA; that word of mouth will bring commuters back. Wu reports that White's private agreement with the MBTA management angered MBTA advisors. V: Footage of George Colella (MBTA advisor from Revere) at the meeting, saying that White rarely attends advisory board meetings and is unwilling to work with the board; that the other advisors deserve to know the facts about White's agreement with O'Leary. Footage of O'Leary saying that he has tried his best to communicate with the advisory board and with the City of Boston; that the City of Boston pays 40% of the MBTA deficit. Collela accuses O'Leary of offering "quid pro quos" to White. O'Leary denies the accusation. Wu stands near turnstiles in an MBTA station. She reports that the finance committee of the MBTA Advisory Board will submit a budget of less than $8 million; that the City of Boston will support a $14 million budget. Wu notes that the administration of Ed King (Governor of Massachusetts) must work to gather enough support for the $14 million dollar budget. 14:24:50: Stock report: the Dow Jones average shown at 822.77; the New York Exchange shown at 43,300,000. 14:25:30: Lydon reads international headlines. Lydon reports that today was the deadline for Israeli civilians to leave the occupied Sinai territory, before its return to Egypt. Lydon reports that there were disturbances on the Israeli-occupied West Bank today. V: Footage of Lord Peter Carrington and other officials entering a building in Jerusalem. Lydon reports that Lord Carrington (Head, European Economic Community) is in Jerusalem for peace talks; that the European Economic Community (EEC) has condemned Israeli policy in the occupied territories; that Israel has called the EEC condemnation a distortion of the facts. Lydon reports that Iraq is trying to recover from a harsh defeat at the hands of Iran after an eight-day battle in the Persian Gulf War; that Saddam Hussein (leader of Iraq) met with King Hussein of Jordan to discuss how to stop Iranian advances. 14:26:58: Lydon introduces a report by Owen Paterson in Khuzestan, Iran. Paterson reports that Iranian soldiers scored a decisive victory over Iraq; that the fighting was vicious. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers in a destroyed village. Paterson notes that the Iraqi Fourth Army has withdrawn inside its border for the first time since the beginning of the war; that Iranian soldiers have captured a major communications base. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers celebrating their victory at the communications base. Shots of the communications base. Paterson reports that the Iranians claim to have captured 15,000 Iraqis and claim to have regained more than 2,000 square kilometers of ground. Paterson reports that intelligence shows Iraqi invading forces to be at the point of collapse; that Iranian forces have captured a large oil field. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers moving along a road; of Iranian soldiers riding in captured Iraqi tanks. Paterson reports that Iran is using the victory as a propaganda tool; that Iran has invited foreign journalists to cover the story. V: Shots of the dead bodies of Iraqi soldiers lying on the battlefield. Paterson reports that Saddam Hussein has told his troops not to despair. 14:28:38: Lydon reports that El Salvador's right-wing parties are preparing to form a ruling coalition after winning a majority of seats in the legislative assembly. V: Footage of Reagan at a press conference. Sam Donaldson (reporter) asks Reagan if the US will support a right-wing government in El Salvador. Reagan says that the US government is watching the situation; that he hopes the new government in El Salvador will continue to support reform. Lydon reports that the right-wing parties have not spoken out about US-backed land reform. Lydon introduces a report by Michael Buerk in San Salvador. Buerk says that the winners of the El Salvador elections have not been decided. Buerk notes that the right-wing parties have already held their victory celebrations. V: Footage of election officials sitting in front of a large board with election results. Footage of supporters of the right-wing ARENA party celebrating in the street. Buerk reports that the ARENA party claims to have the support of smaller parties; that Roberto d'Aubuisson (ARENA leader) may become the next leader of the country; that d'Aubuisson is a former National Guard interrogator and has been described as a "pathological killer." Buerk notes that d'Aubuisson wants to give the El Salvadorean army greater support in fighting the guerillas. V: Footage of d'Aubuisson addressing the crowd. Footage of a d'Aubuisson supporter. Buerk says that the Christian Democratic Party is in a weakened position. V: Footage of Julio Rey Prendes (Christian Democratic Party spokesman) warning of a civil war. Shots of El Salvadorans farming the land. Buerke reports that a right-wing government will probably end the land reform program sponsored by the Christian Democrats and backed by the US government; that the right-wing parties prefer military solutions over social solutions. V: Shots of El Salvadoran peasants and farmers. Buerke notes that the right-wing parties have the support of wealthy landowners. 14:31:54: WGBH promotion for This Old House with Bob Vila. 14:32:37: Lydon interviews Anthony Lewis (New York Times columnist), who has recently returned from the Middle East. Lewis says that he is worried for the future of Israel; that Israel's policy in the West Bank is irrational and could lead to disaster. Lydon asks how Lewis's opinions were received in Israel. Lewis says that there are Israelis who disagree with their country's actions in the West Bank; that there has been a revival of the Peace Now movement, to demonstrate against Israeli occupation of the West Bank. Lewis says that the Labor party lacks leadership; that the Israeli left lacks a strong political voice. Lydon asks if Israel is undermining Palestinians who might be willing to enter into peace talks. Lewis mentions a Palestinian mayor who was fired by Israeli occupying forces; that Israeli occupying forces are trying to push elected mayors out of office; that Reagan has erroneously referred to the mayors as being appointed. Lewis says that the mayors are a threat to Israel because they are highly political and they believe in the Palestinian cause. Lewis says that some Palestinians believe that Israel would rather deal with radical figures against whom it can fight; that Israel does not support the leadership of reasonable Palestinian leaders who might recognize the State of Israel in return for recognition of the rights of the Palestinians. 14:37:54: Sports scores: Boston Celtics beat Washington, 119 - 109; other NBA scores. 14:38:10: Lydon introduces a report by Callie Crossley. Crossley reports that the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study on the effects of the combined use of Valium and oral contraceptives. V: Shots of Valium pills; of birth control pills; of the report in the New England Journal of Medicine. Footage of women and men walking on the street. Crossley reports that the study was conducted by the Tufts University School of Medicine; that Valium will remain longer in the system of women who also take oral contraceptives. V: Footage of Dr. Darrell Abernathy (Tufts University School of Medicine) saying that chronic use of the two drugs together will lead to the accumulation of valium in the body. Crossley says that the birth control pill is the most popular form of contraception in the US; that valium is the fourth most commonly prescribed drug; that scientist assume that many women are using the drugs at the same time. V: Footage of Crossley interviewing Abernathy. Abernathy says that some patients will develop a tolerance to the effects of Valium. Crossley reports that Abernathy is not warning of dire consequences for women who use both medications; that Abernathy is looking at the effects of other drugs when used together. Crossley notes that Abernathy suggests that patients and doctors monitor the dosage levels of the drugs when used together. V: Shots of Valium pills and birth control pills. 14:40:28: Lydon closes the newscast. Closing credits roll.
14:11:32: The Ten O'Clock News opening credits roll. Christopher Lydon reports on the weather and reads the headlines. Lydon reports that Ronald Reagan (US President) has spoken out against the movement for a nuclear freeze; that Reagan has stated that he would consider talks with the Soviet Union over the summer to reduce nuclear arms. Visual: Footage of Reagan saying that the US must not rush into arms control negotiations with the Soviet Union; that Henry Jackson (US Senator) and John Warner (US Senator) and Bill Carney (US Congressman) have led the arms control movement in the legislature; that the US will continue to seek realistic arms control measures. Lydon reports that Leonid Brezhnev (leader of the Soviet Union) is in poor health; that unofficial rumors of his hospitalization are circulating. 14:14:07: Weather forecast 14:14:47: Lydon reports that manslaughter charges have been filed against five men held responsible for the death of William Atkinson (Boston resident). Lydon introduces Christy George's report on the case. George reports that all five men pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; that an extra count of assault and battery was lodged against Paul MacGregor. V: Footage of defendants MacGregor, Edward Tuffo, Francis Devin, William Joyce, and Michael Nowacki in the courtroom. Shots of each defendant; of John Kiernan (Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County) addressing the court. George reviews the bail amounts set for each defendant. George reports that Joyce is serving a suspended sentence for a racial incident at Savin Hill MBTA Station last year. George reports that Atkinson and his white friend William Grady were accosted by the defendants near the Savin Hill MBTA station last year; that Atkinson was chased on to the MBTA tracks. V: Shots of the exterior of the Savin Hill Station; of the train tracks at the station. Footage of Kiernan saying that Atkinson fled from his pursuers along the train tracks; that Atkinson was struck by a train and died. Footage of Francine Atkinson (sister of William Atkinson) saying that she is not satisfied with the manslaughter trial; that the defendants intended to harm her brother; that she has little faith in the justice system. George reports that some white Dorchester residents said that the charges against the defendants should have included violations of the state's civil rights statute. George notes that the statute has only been invoked eleven times with two convictions. V: Footage of Reverend David Venator (United Church of Christ) saying that the state could have pushed for charges on the grounds of civil rights violations. Footage of Joseph Feaster (President, Boston NAACP) saying that the state could have pushed for a charge of murder against the defendants. George reports that the state needs to prove that malice was intended in order to charge the defendants with second degree murder. 14:17:55: Lydon reads local news headlines. Lydon reports that John Williams (former political coordinator for Mayor Kevin White) was sentenced to three years in prison for extortion; that Williams pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe from Anthony D'Alesandro (real estate developer); that George Collatos (former employee of the Boston Redevelopment Authority) has also been found guilty on federal charges of bribe-taking. 14:18:34: Lydon reports that World Airways has filed suit against the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Massport, citing their responsibility in the crash of a World Airways jet at Logan Airport in January. He introduces a report by Charles Bennett. Bennett reports that World Airways has been sued by Kenneth Silva (World Airways passenger), a passenger on the jet which crashed in January. Bennett adds that World Airways wants Massport and the FAA to assume any damages awarded to Silva or other passengers. V: Shot of the cover page of the Silva complaint against World Airways. Footage of James Meehan (attorney for World Airways) saying that Massport should have closed the airport due to deteriorating runway conditions on the night of the crash; that the FAA did not communicate crucial information concerning the runway conditions to the crew of the World Airways plane; that Massport and the FAA are equally responsible for the collision. Bennett reports that World Airways is seeking $75 million in damages from Massport and the FAA. V: Shot of the scene of the crash of the World Airways jet. The jet is split in half, lying in shallow, icy water. Footage of William Coleman (Massport Aviation Director) saying that Massport was not negligent; that the runway was sufficiently maintained on the night of the crash. Bennett reports that the claims could take up to three years to resolve in court. 14:21:01: Lydon reads more local headlines. Lydon reports that the Boston City Council approved another version of the Tregor Bill; that the new draft eliminates City Council approval of the mayor's quarterly budget allotments; that the new draft reduces the number of City Council votes needed to approve the sale of city property; that the bill must be passed by the Massachusetts State Legislature and signed into law by Ed King (Governor of Massachusetts). 14:21:28: Lydon reports that Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) has agreed to support an MBTA request for $14 million in return for a fare reduction and the restoration of bus and trolley service in Boston; that local mayors and selectmen are angry at White and James O'Leary (MBTA General Manager). He introduces Janet Wu's report. Wu reports that there is controversy surrounding O'Leary's request for $14 million in additional funds; that mayors in the 79 MBTA communities want strict spending controls written into law before approving funds. V: Shots of O'Leary at the MBTA Advisory Board meeting; of other attendees at the meeting; of the Massachusetts State Legislature in session; of commuters on the MBTA green line. Wu reports that the Massachusetts State Legislature cannot put legislation on the books before July; that the MBTA needs money now. Wu notes that the MBTA advisory board questions how much money O'Leary needs in order to improve service. Wu reports that John Weaver (MBTA advisor from Holbrook) has complained of $700,000 worth of unnecessary expenditures for advertising. V: Footage of Weaver at the advisory board meeting, saying that improvements in service are worth more than advertising; that commuters will spread the word if service is improved. Footage of Bernice Staller (MBTA advisor from Norwood) at the meeting, saying that word of mouth destroyed the MBTA; that word of mouth will bring commuters back. Wu reports that White's private agreement with the MBTA management angered MBTA advisors. V: Footage of George Colella (MBTA advisor from Revere) at the meeting, saying that White rarely attends advisory board meetings and is unwilling to work with the board; that the other advisors deserve to know the facts about White's agreement with O'Leary. Footage of O'Leary saying that he has tried his best to communicate with the advisory board and with the City of Boston; that the City of Boston pays 40% of the MBTA deficit. Collela accuses O'Leary of offering "quid pro quos" to White. O'Leary denies the accusation. Wu stands near turnstiles in an MBTA station. She reports that the finance committee of the MBTA Advisory Board will submit a budget of less than $8 million; that the City of Boston will support a $14 million budget. Wu notes that the administration of Ed King (Governor of Massachusetts) must work to gather enough support for the $14 million dollar budget. 14:24:50: Stock report: the Dow Jones average shown at 822.77; the New York Exchange shown at 43,300,000. 14:25:30: Lydon reads international headlines. Lydon reports that today was the deadline for Israeli civilians to leave the occupied Sinai territory, before its return to Egypt. Lydon reports that there were disturbances on the Israeli-occupied West Bank today. V: Footage of Lord Peter Carrington and other officials entering a building in Jerusalem. Lydon reports that Lord Carrington (Head, European Economic Community) is in Jerusalem for peace talks; that the European Economic Community (EEC) has condemned Israeli policy in the occupied territories; that Israel has called the EEC condemnation a distortion of the facts. Lydon reports that Iraq is trying to recover from a harsh defeat at the hands of Iran after an eight-day battle in the Persian Gulf War; that Saddam Hussein (leader of Iraq) met with King Hussein of Jordan to discuss how to stop Iranian advances. 14:26:58: Lydon introduces a report by Owen Paterson in Khuzestan, Iran. Paterson reports that Iranian soldiers scored a decisive victory over Iraq; that the fighting was vicious. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers in a destroyed village. Paterson notes that the Iraqi Fourth Army has withdrawn inside its border for the first time since the beginning of the war; that Iranian soldiers have captured a major communications base. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers celebrating their victory at the communications base. Shots of the communications base. Paterson reports that the Iranians claim to have captured 15,000 Iraqis and claim to have regained more than 2,000 square kilometers of ground. Paterson reports that intelligence shows Iraqi invading forces to be at the point of collapse; that Iranian forces have captured a large oil field. V: Footage of Iranian soldiers moving along a road; of Iranian soldiers riding in captured Iraqi tanks. Paterson reports that Iran is using the victory as a propaganda tool; that Iran has invited foreign journalists to cover the story. V: Shots of the dead bodies of Iraqi soldiers lying on the battlefield. Paterson reports that Saddam Hussein has told his troops not to despair. 14:28:38: Lydon reports that El Salvador's right-wing parties are preparing to form a ruling coalition after winning a majority of seats in the legislative assembly. V: Footage of Reagan at a press conference. Sam Donaldson (reporter) asks Reagan if the US will support a right-wing government in El Salvador. Reagan says that the US government is watching the situation; that he hopes the new government in El Salvador will continue to support reform. Lydon reports that the right-wing parties have not spoken out about US-backed land reform. Lydon introduces a report by Michael Buerk in San Salvador. Buerk says that the winners of the El Salvador elections have not been decided. Buerk notes that the right-wing parties have already held their victory celebrations. V: Footage of election officials sitting in front of a large board with election results. Footage of supporters of the right-wing ARENA party celebrating in the street. Buerk reports that the ARENA party claims to have the support of smaller parties; that Roberto d'Aubuisson (ARENA leader) may become the next leader of the country; that d'Aubuisson is a former National Guard interrogator and has been described as a "pathological killer." Buerk notes that d'Aubuisson wants to give the El Salvadorean army greater support in fighting the guerillas. V: Footage of d'Aubuisson addressing the crowd. Footage of a d'Aubuisson supporter. Buerk says that the Christian Democratic Party is in a weakened position. V: Footage of Julio Rey Prendes (Christian Democratic Party spokesman) warning of a civil war. Shots of El Salvadorans farming the land. Buerke reports that a right-wing government will probably end the land reform program sponsored by the Christian Democrats and backed by the US government; that the right-wing parties prefer military solutions over social solutions. V: Shots of El Salvadoran peasants and farmers. Buerke notes that the right-wing parties have the support of wealthy landowners. 14:31:54: WGBH promotion for This Old House with Bob Vila. 14:32:37: Lydon interviews Anthony Lewis (New York Times columnist), who has recently returned from the Middle East. Lewis says that he is worried for the future of Israel; that Israel's policy in the West Bank is irrational and could lead to disaster. Lydon asks how Lewis's opinions were received in Israel. Lewis says that there are Israelis who disagree with their country's actions in the West Bank; that there has been a revival of the Peace Now movement, to demonstrate against Israeli occupation of the West Bank. Lewis says that the Labor party lacks leadership; that the Israeli left lacks a strong political voice. Lydon asks if Israel is undermining Palestinians who might be willing to enter into peace talks. Lewis mentions a Palestinian mayor who was fired by Israeli occupying forces; that Israeli occupying forces are trying to push elected mayors out of office; that Reagan has erroneously referred to the mayors as being appointed. Lewis says that the mayors are a threat to Israel because they are highly political and they believe in the Palestinian cause. Lewis says that some Palestinians believe that Israel would rather deal with radical figures against whom it can fight; that Israel does not support the leadership of reasonable Palestinian leaders who might recognize the State of Israel in return for recognition of the rights of the Palestinians. 14:37:54: Sports scores: Boston Celtics beat Washington, 119 - 109; other NBA scores. 14:38:10: Lydon introduces a report by Callie Crossley. Crossley reports that the New England Journal of Medicine has published a study on the effects of the combined use of Valium and oral contraceptives. V: Shots of Valium pills; of birth control pills; of the report in the New England Journal of Medicine. Footage of women and men walking on the street. Crossley reports that the study was conducted by the Tufts University School of Medicine; that Valium will remain longer in the system of women who also take oral contraceptives. V: Footage of Dr. Darrell Abernathy (Tufts University School of Medicine) saying that chronic use of the two drugs together will lead to the accumulation of valium in the body. Crossley says that the birth control pill is the most popular form of contraception in the US; that valium is the fourth most commonly prescribed drug; that scientist assume that many women are using the drugs at the same time. V: Footage of Crossley interviewing Abernathy. Abernathy says that some patients will develop a tolerance to the effects of Valium. Crossley reports that Abernathy is not warning of dire consequences for women who use both medications; that Abernathy is looking at the effects of other drugs when used together. Crossley notes that Abernathy suggests that patients and doctors monitor the dosage levels of the drugs when used together. V: Shots of Valium pills and birth control pills. 14:40:28: Lydon closes the newscast. Closing credits roll.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/31/1982
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The Boston School Committee holds a meeting in the School Committee chambers. Members of the School Committee discuss school business. John O'Bryant (Boston School Committee) reports on the need for school repairs; Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools) reports on staffing issues. Sharon Stevens (WGBH reporter) interviews Kathleen Kelly (President, Boston Teachers Union) about a proposed school choice plan. Kelly says that many parents support a school choice plan because the current system allows little flexibility. Kelly says that the school choice plan must be considered carefully to prevent a return to segregated schools. Stevens interviews O'Bryant about the proposed school choice plan. O'Bryant says that the plan promotes greater access to schools across the city; that the current system is archaic and inflexible. Stevens interviews Barbara Gray (parent) about the proposed school choice plan. Gray says that parents should be allowed to choose a school with programs suited to the needs of their children. Gray says that the schools need to be improved; that the Boston Public Schools are not truly integrated because there are few white students. Stevens has extended conversations with interviewees while cutaways are shot. Takes of Stevens doing standup about supporters of the school choice plan working on an official proposal for the end of the month. The audio quality on this tape is uneven.
1:00:12: Visual: A Boston School Committee meeting is held in the chambers of the Boston School Committee. School committee members Jean McGuire, John O'Bryant, Jean Sullivan McKeigue, Kevin McCluskey, and Rita Walsh Tomasini are seated at the front of the room. Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools) sits at the front with the members of the School Committee. Community members and the press are seated in the audience. O'Bryant talks about the need for $40 million to make school repairs. He says that the mayor, the Boston City Council, and the community must be made aware of the money needed for repairs. Shots of the various committee members. McKeigue agrees that school repairs are needed. A vote is taken on approving a draft of a letter to the mayor and the Boston City Council. O'Bryant thanks Spillane for his report. O'Bryant asks Spillane a question about staffing. Spillane says that more staff is needed before instituting a certain program. Audio is muffled. Shots of Sharon Stevens (WGBH reporter); of members of the audience; of the stenographer; of the committee; of the audience. The committee members discuss school business. Audio remains muffled. Shot of the committee members from the perspective of the audience. 1:05:10: Visual: Spillane talks about setting objectives for the school Social Studies programs. Shots of the committee members; of the audience. Audio is muffled. The committee members take a vote. Committee members discuss school contract issues. Shot of Stevens; of Kathleen Kelly (President, Boston Teachers Union) speaking to another audience member; of audience members. 1:08:15: V: Stevens sets up an interview with Kelly. Stevens asks Kelly about a "freedom of choice" proposal supported by some African American parents. Kelly says that she has not yet seen the proposal; that many African American and white parents support a "freedom of choice" plan because the geocode system allows little flexibility; that parents are more interested in good education than racial statistics. Kelly says that a control mechanism must be put in place to prevent a return to segregated schools; that the plan must be given careful thought. Kelly says that the choice of educational programs is more important than the choice of school location. Stevens asks Kelly if busing is "almost dead." Kelly says that busing is no longer the only remedy for Boston schools; that busing can serve as a tool to further the goals of desegregation and educational quality. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and Kelly. Stevens and Kelly speak informally. 1:12:36: V: Stevens sets up an interview with O'Bryant. Stevens asks for O'Bryant's opinion of the "freedom of choice" proposal. O'Bryant says that parents are trying to reform the rigid geocode system; that students have been denied access to schools because of the geocode system. O'Bryant mentions students who have been denied access to the Trotter School. O'Bryant says that the parents are asking for more accessibility to the schools; that the "freedom of choice" proposal has been made into a bigger issue than it should be. O'Bryant says that the geocode system assigns students to schools based upon their residence; that the geocode system is archaic and inflexible; that the geocode system must be addressed in the consent decrees put forth by the court; that leaving the geocode system in place would have "disastrous" consequences. Stevens asks O'Bryant about NAACP intervention in the court case, and NAACP opposition to the "freedom of choice" plan. O'Bryant says that there is a lack of communication between the NAACP and supporters of the plan; that supporters of the plan want greater access to the schools. Stevens asks if the "freedom of choice" plan could result in a return to segregated schools. O'Bryant says that schools in Boston are already segregated because white parents refuse to send their children to most schools located in African American communities; that African American parents want greater access to quality schools all over the city. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and O'Bryant. O'Bryant says again that the "freedom of choice" plan does not represent a return to segregated schools. 1:16:13: V: Stevens sets up an interview with Barbara Gray (parent), who supports the "freedom of choice" plan. Gray says that the supporters of the plan want greater access to all of the schools; that supporters of the plan want an end to the rigid geocode system. Gray explains that the geocode system assigns children to schools according to address and race. Gray says that all of Boston schools need to have high standards; that the each of the schools should have different programs designed to suit specific needs; that students should be able to choose a school whose programs suit their needs. Gray says that education needs to be improved so that all of the schools are equally competitive and able to provide a good education. Stevens asks if the "freedom of choice" plan could result in a return to segregated schools. Gray says that she does not want to go back to segregated schools; that true integration does not exist in Boston because there are not enough white students in the school system; that white students might return to the system if the schools are reformed. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and Gray. Gray says that parents want more control over the education of their children. 1:19:59: V: Stevens records the closing segment of the story from outside of the headquarters of the Boston School Committee. She reports that the supporters of the "freedom of choice" plan are working on an official proposal for the end of the month; that the Massachusetts State Board of Education will propose an end to court intervention in the Boston School System. Stevens does two more takes of the closing segment.
1:00:12: Visual: A Boston School Committee meeting is held in the chambers of the Boston School Committee. School committee members Jean McGuire, John O'Bryant, Jean Sullivan McKeigue, Kevin McCluskey, and Rita Walsh Tomasini are seated at the front of the room. Robert Spillane (Superintendent, Boston Public Schools) sits at the front with the members of the School Committee. Community members and the press are seated in the audience. O'Bryant talks about the need for $40 million to make school repairs. He says that the mayor, the Boston City Council, and the community must be made aware of the money needed for repairs. Shots of the various committee members. McKeigue agrees that school repairs are needed. A vote is taken on approving a draft of a letter to the mayor and the Boston City Council. O'Bryant thanks Spillane for his report. O'Bryant asks Spillane a question about staffing. Spillane says that more staff is needed before instituting a certain program. Audio is muffled. Shots of Sharon Stevens (WGBH reporter); of members of the audience; of the stenographer; of the committee; of the audience. The committee members discuss school business. Audio remains muffled. Shot of the committee members from the perspective of the audience. 1:05:10: Visual: Spillane talks about setting objectives for the school Social Studies programs. Shots of the committee members; of the audience. Audio is muffled. The committee members take a vote. Committee members discuss school contract issues. Shot of Stevens; of Kathleen Kelly (President, Boston Teachers Union) speaking to another audience member; of audience members. 1:08:15: V: Stevens sets up an interview with Kelly. Stevens asks Kelly about a "freedom of choice" proposal supported by some African American parents. Kelly says that she has not yet seen the proposal; that many African American and white parents support a "freedom of choice" plan because the geocode system allows little flexibility; that parents are more interested in good education than racial statistics. Kelly says that a control mechanism must be put in place to prevent a return to segregated schools; that the plan must be given careful thought. Kelly says that the choice of educational programs is more important than the choice of school location. Stevens asks Kelly if busing is "almost dead." Kelly says that busing is no longer the only remedy for Boston schools; that busing can serve as a tool to further the goals of desegregation and educational quality. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and Kelly. Stevens and Kelly speak informally. 1:12:36: V: Stevens sets up an interview with O'Bryant. Stevens asks for O'Bryant's opinion of the "freedom of choice" proposal. O'Bryant says that parents are trying to reform the rigid geocode system; that students have been denied access to schools because of the geocode system. O'Bryant mentions students who have been denied access to the Trotter School. O'Bryant says that the parents are asking for more accessibility to the schools; that the "freedom of choice" proposal has been made into a bigger issue than it should be. O'Bryant says that the geocode system assigns students to schools based upon their residence; that the geocode system is archaic and inflexible; that the geocode system must be addressed in the consent decrees put forth by the court; that leaving the geocode system in place would have "disastrous" consequences. Stevens asks O'Bryant about NAACP intervention in the court case, and NAACP opposition to the "freedom of choice" plan. O'Bryant says that there is a lack of communication between the NAACP and supporters of the plan; that supporters of the plan want greater access to the schools. Stevens asks if the "freedom of choice" plan could result in a return to segregated schools. O'Bryant says that schools in Boston are already segregated because white parents refuse to send their children to most schools located in African American communities; that African American parents want greater access to quality schools all over the city. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and O'Bryant. O'Bryant says again that the "freedom of choice" plan does not represent a return to segregated schools. 1:16:13: V: Stevens sets up an interview with Barbara Gray (parent), who supports the "freedom of choice" plan. Gray says that the supporters of the plan want greater access to all of the schools; that supporters of the plan want an end to the rigid geocode system. Gray explains that the geocode system assigns children to schools according to address and race. Gray says that all of Boston schools need to have high standards; that the each of the schools should have different programs designed to suit specific needs; that students should be able to choose a school whose programs suit their needs. Gray says that education needs to be improved so that all of the schools are equally competitive and able to provide a good education. Stevens asks if the "freedom of choice" plan could result in a return to segregated schools. Gray says that she does not want to go back to segregated schools; that true integration does not exist in Boston because there are not enough white students in the school system; that white students might return to the system if the schools are reformed. The crew takes cutaway shots of Stevens and Gray. Gray says that parents want more control over the education of their children. 1:19:59: V: Stevens records the closing segment of the story from outside of the headquarters of the Boston School Committee. She reports that the supporters of the "freedom of choice" plan are working on an official proposal for the end of the month; that the Massachusetts State Board of Education will propose an end to court intervention in the Boston School System. Stevens does two more takes of the closing segment.
Collection:
Ten O'Clock News
Date Created:
03/08/1982
