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Lakian denies Globe charges

Description: John Lakian holds a press conference at the Parker House during his 1982 bid for governor of Massachusetts. Reporters gather and get handed press packets. Lakian and his wife enter room to applause. Lakian denies Boston Globe allegations about his background and considers suing them for libel. He takes questions from the press. Some questions concern his membership in the Republican Party. Lakian supporters call out throughout the conference.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/19/1982

TOCN show tape

Description: 1) Interview with Everett Mendelsohn describing what he saw in Beirut after Israeli bombardment. 2) Brief on corruption in state revenue department and suicide of John Coady. 3) Dukakis campaign strategy against Ed King on taxes and corruption. 4) Human services advocates oppose repeal of 7.5% surtax on state income tax; David Bartley, secretary of administration and finance, Sen. George Bachrach. 5) AIDS symptoms, infections, high death rate, lack of response to treatment, preponderance of cases among gay men and concern about moral backlash; Dr. Matthew Hirsch, MGH virologist. 6) Blue Hill Avenue used as drag strip - high accident rate and unsafe for pedestrians; Sen. Bill Owens, Deputy Supt. William Celester, Minister Don Straughter (aka Muhammad). 7) Brief on Leo Beranek's $1 million gift to Boston Symphony Orchestra. Anchor Lydon.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/02/1982

L Street Bathhouse

Description: Men in front of James Michael Curley Recreation Center aka L Street Bathhouse in South Boston. Exteriors of the building. Governor Ed King talks and poses for pictures, shakes hands, and talks to constituents. State Senator William Bulger walks across street toward L Street Bathhouse. Bulger shakes hands and makes jokes. They hold a press conference. Bulger says he spent five summers lifeguarding at the Bathhouse and it was the best job he ever had. He endorses Governor King for reelection. King presents Bulger with a check for $15 million from state takeover of Hynes Auditorium. Senator Chester Atkins joins them at podium. Shots of reporter Janet Wu listening to the press conference. King continues talking about the accomplishments of his administration. King leaves press conferences and shakes hands. Wu asks King why he chose to give the check to Bulger rather than the mayor, and why they held the press conference at the L Street Bathhouse.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/09/1982