Ratings overhauled by senators draw mixed reaction
Four US senators led by John McCain proposed a revised TV ratings system to warn parents about sex violence and profanity in programs. The plan failed as TV executives rejected it, highlighting ongoing concerns about parental responsibility and the Social Security issue Gary, Ind. Post-Tribune.
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Court backs away from physician assisted death ruling
The Supreme Court upheld Washington and New York bans on physician assisted suicide, ruling no constitutional right exists to die by own action. The decision limits a potential right to die while leaving room for state regulation and future debates.
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Debating School Integration and Inner City Education
Loretta Green, columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, discusses NAACP shifting focus from universal school desegregation to improving inner city schools. She notes both good and bad aspects of segregated schooling, argues for strong local facilities and teachers, and questions busing as the sole path to equal education.
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Memorial honors Jane Hawkins after Parkinson’s fight and tennis passion
Jane Priester Hawkins of Beaufort County weighed disease with grace for 15 years while remaining active in tennis and family life. She chaired genealogy work on Priester and Peeples lines, authored a genealogy book, and taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church.
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Dr. W. L. Pillinger Dies at 73 Former Savannah River Scientist
Dr. W. L. Pillinger a Du Pont Savannah River Laboratory scientist died at home June 23 aged 73. Ohio State PhD trained in digital instrumentation environmental protection work and noted for his jovial nature. He served in World War II and was active in St. Thaddeus Church and the American Physics Society. His son Dr. David Pillinger a Columbia physician died later of a sudden illness.
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