Murphy Brown furor raises deep questions on media influence
Washington Post notes the Murphy Brown controversy centered on whether television shapes norms and behavior. Debates span concerns about single mothers, liberal media influence, and the power of popular culture to reflect or mold values.
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Gas Blast Levels Two-Story Rochester Building
A natural gas explosion in downtown Rochester Michigan leveled a two-story building during rush hour. One person died and 11 were injured as windows shattered for nearby cars and storefronts. Fire crews searched the rubble but were recalled amid fears of another blast. Witness Jeffrey Paul described the scene.
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Congress endorses amendment to cap congressional pay raises
Washington AP Congress quickly approves the 27th Amendment forbidding pay raises for lawmakers to take effect only after the next election. The Senate 99 to 0 and the House 414 to 3 pass the resolution. three Democrats oppose. The amendment took effect Tuesday after publication in the Federal Register.
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