Supreme Court Narrowly Forbids Cable Channel Censorship
The Supreme Court voided key parts of a federal law aimed at limiting indecent cable programs. It upheld the right of cable operators to refuse carrying programs they deem indecent on leased channels but blocked forcing segregation on a single leased channel and excluding public access channels from opt outs. The decision drew six opinions and varied majorities, prompting debate over First Amendment limits in cable TV.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Michael Greenberger
Greenberger
Andy Schwartzman
Media Access Project
Court Upholds Curb On Federal Appeals
Washington AP The Supreme Court unanimously rejects a Georgia inmate challenge to a new crime law restricting habeas corpus petitions, upholding a key curb on federal appeals. The ruling is seen as likely to hasten executions and end the nationwide moratorium since May. Page 4.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Georgia
Citadel Ends Men Only Policy Accepts Women
The Citadel voted to admit women to the corps of cadets immediately and enthusiastically, aligning with the Supreme Court's ruling on all male admissions. The move follows Virginia Military Institute's ruling and marks a significant victory for women in South Carolina’s military education landscape.
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Charleston
S.C
Citadel
Supreme Court
High Court
Virginia Military Institute
VMI
Jimmy Jones
Wornes
Val Vojdik
Abso
South Carolina
Shannon Faulkner
Corridor H Nears Green Light in West Virginia Plan
West Virginia transportation officials expect final approval next month for Corridor H a 114 mile four lane link from Elkins to the Virginia line despite anticipated court challenges. A federal record of decision is expected to justify the route while Virginia may be compelled to upgrade Va 55 after the highway opens.
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West Virginia
Virginia Line
Elkins
Federal Highway Administration
House of Representatives
Frank Wolf
R-Va
David Whitestone
Dave Bender
Charleston
National Highway Administration
Ben Hark
Highway Division
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Bender
Hark
Baltimore
Division of Highway
West Virginia Line
Virginia State Line
Virginia Highway
Shenandoah
Frederick
Transportation Board
Becker Hospitalized After Wimbledon Match With Godwin
Boris Becker faced possible round of 16 at Wimbledon but was taken to hospital with a suspected broken wrist after his match with Nevile Godwin. The notice also lists several local ages and a Rockingham livestock sale closing and July 4 observance with ad deadlines.
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Boris Becker
Nevile Godwin
Daily News Record
Authorities Silent On James' Death
Ernest M. James III, director of Gemeinschaft Home, was found dead in his Harrisonburg area home. Rockingham County Sheriff Don Farley says the cause of death remains undisclosed while the autopsy by Dr. David Oxley is cited as homicide. James, 56, previously led local business groups and faced a 1986 misdemeanor prostitution aiding conviction.
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Ernest M. James III
Gemeinschaft Home
Rockingham County
Don Farley
Farley
James
David Oxley
Western Virginia
Roanoke
Oxley
Borrer
Gretchen Burkhardt
Gemeinschaft
Harrisonburg
Rockingham
Scientists Endorse Birth Control Pills For After Sex
GAITHERSBURG MD AP government scientists on Friday endorsed high doses of ordinary birth control pills taken soon after sex to prevent pregnancy. FDA advisers called pills safe and effective, while Wyeth-Ayerst opposes selling morning-after pills in the United States.
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Gaithersburg
United States
FDA
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