Lawmakers seek restrictively clean TV hours in warning era
Senators Lieberman and Brownback and Representatives Smith and Kennedy push bills to require early evening shows be free of sexual innuendo, expletives, or euphemisms. A deal with industry to strengthen voluntary ratings threatens passage of a broader “family viewing hour” plan, facing First Amendment and antitrust concerns from broadcasters.
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Pulling for charity at Dayton jet pull event
Champion Gym members in Dayton Ohio pull a 60 ton B 727 at International Airport as part of opening festivities for the U S Air and Trade Show. Thirteen teams compete to drag the jet 20 feet in the shortest time during a charity event.
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NAACP Chair Defends School Integration Policy
NAACP Chair Myrlie Evers-Williams defends integrated schools amid controversy over the group's future philosophy. She vows to beat back segregation in all areas, stressing education as a core aim and noting the need to honor those who fought for desegregation while acknowledging debates over busing and funding.
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Chance of 747 explosion could be reduced
NTSB chair Jim Hall says the risk of a center fuel tank explosion on Boeing 747s could be lowered before determining what ignited TWA Flight 800. He notes short term steps like cooling fuel or monitoring tank temperatures, while criticizing FAA pace in applying preventive measures.
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