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Dukakis in Worcester and Northboro

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

Dukakis losses: 1978 & 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

Dukakis meets youth group

Description: Michael Dukakis visits Beverly to talk outdoors to youth members of the Governor's Alliance Against Drugs. Serves volleyball, poses for snapshots, signs autographs. Bilingually greets Spanish-speaking exchange students and their host, comfortably switching between languages. He is closely shadowed by Secret Service agents. Says he is proud of his VP running mate Lloyd Bentsen.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/23/1988

Dukakis on Georges Bank drilling

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

Dukakis on Honduras

Description: Protesters march at JFK building against sending US troops to Honduras. Passive resistance. Dukakis, wearing St. Patrick's Day shamrock tie, reiterates support of Arias' Central American peace plan.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/17/1988

Dukakis on Memorial Day

Description: Dukakis marks Memorial Day by speaking to veterans in Dorchester cemetery, quoting JFK. Rep. Brian Donnelly. P.O.S. with older veterans & young boys about fighting in war. flags
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/30/1988

Dukakis on Nightline

Description: Post-mortem on Michael Dukakis' interview on Nightline, wherein Ted Koppel had the upper hand.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/26/1988

Dukakis on criminal justice package

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

Dukakis on education

Description: At Roxbury Community College, Dukakis proposes Education Insurance Fund to help students repay loans; and Teaching Excellence Fund to offer scholarships and forgive loans for teacher training.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/01/1988

Dukakis on high-speed train

Description: Michael Dukakis rides high-speed tilt train to Providence to promote new rail service. File of Dukakis commuting on green line T. transportation.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/11/1988