Home video tapping tests copyright battle in court
The case pits film studios Universal and Disney against Sony over Betamax tape recorders. Studios claim home video copying reduces film value and violates copyright, while Sony argues Betamax expands viewership and is a legitimate timeshift device. Legal questions echo early audio recording debates as Betamax sales grow and rival videodisc plans loom.
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UPI
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Stephen Kroft
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Disney
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MCA
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Relic Bandit Elmer McCurdy Identified in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Coroner seeks McCurdy relatives to claim the body of the famed Oklahoma train robber found in a carnival display. The embalmed corpse, once sold as an exhibit, is identified as McCurdy who was killed in 1911 near Okesa Oklahoma. If no heirs come forward, he will be buried in the county cemetery.
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Kansas
Osage County
Okesa
Okla
Washington memo warns Christmas in public schools may be unconstitutional
Assistant Attorney General Robert E. Patterson says observance or promotion of Christmas in public schools could violate constitutional limits. The memo urges districts to avoid nativity displays and other symbols that primarily convey the religious nature, while permitting nonreligious Christmas items such as Santa Claus trees and wreaths.
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UPI
Washington State
Robert E. Patterson
Office of Public Instruction
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Bachelor becomes daddy in custody ruling
New Orleans UPI reports Harry T Begg III won temporary custody of a nine month old child he fathered after a court battle. Judge S Sanford Levy ordered a six month custody period with potential for permanent custody if Begg proves able to care for the boy. Roxanne Duffy initially denied paternity and sought adoption. a blood test confirmed the possibility of paternity.
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UPI
S. Sanford Levy
Begg
Roxanne Duffy
Duffy
St. Vincent Maternity
Homemaker Builds Harpsichord From Kit
Lois Abbuhl of Lincoln Wisconsin built a harpsichord in six months, assembling 2000 pieces with help from her husband Gary and children Tim and Amy. She designed and finished the birch case, glued plywood, and installed 183 plectra, learning patience through the challenging project.
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UPI
Lois Abbuhl
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