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Ten O'Clock News (1983-04-25)
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MAYORAL DEBATE AT SIMMONS College. Robert KILEY, Mel KING, Fred LANGONE, Eloise LINGER. reel 2Length: 20.28 reporter: GeorgeCarroll Miles (Professor, Simmons College) moderates a mayoral debate at Simmons College before the mayoral primary election in 1983. The tape includes footage of mayoral candidates Robert Kiley, Mel King, Fred Langone and Eloise Linger speaking at the debate. Robert Kiley talks about restoring the faith of residents in city government and making the city government work efficiently. Kiley talks about the need to eliminate corruption, the need to establish sound fiscal management and the need to reduce crime. Kiley says that the Boston Public School System must be reformed. Mel King discusses his professional experience and long history of work within the community. King talks about the importance of crime prevention and the need to work with community youth. King states his intention to change the climate of fear in the city. King mentions his proposals for addressing unemployment in the city, including the "Boston jobs for Boston people" program. Fred Langone talks about his years of service to the city and his experience in dealing with the city's finances.…
Directors & creators
WGBH
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Ten O'Clock News
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