Networks' Family Hour Policy Faces Court Ruling Appeal
The U S District Court rules against the family hour policy but networks plan appeals and voluntary adherence. CBS and ABC announce appeals and will continue the concept. NBC undecided but likely to maintain current practices. The piece questions the policy’s value in reducing TV violence and cites studies linking on screen violence to crime.
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Law's Long Arm in Ohio Householder Case
A East Cleveland residency restriction sparks a court fight over who may live in a home. Mrs. Inez Moore, 62, was fined for keeping two sons and two grandsons, prompting appeals to state courts and a U S Supreme Court challenge on privacy and association rights. The issue tests whether city rules can limit relatives in a private dwelling. The outcome could reshape personal freedom and home sanctity amid school districting tensions.
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Libel Laws and Press Freedom in Britain
The article discusses the British libel system's impact on journalism, noting London's libel capital status, high jury awards, and personalities like Princess Elizabeth of Toro and Sir James Goldsmith. It describes Private Eye cases, criminal contempt attempts, and U K press safeguards such as on-site legal counsel and night lawyers, contrasting with U S practice.
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Private Eye
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Unclear illness at Kittanning plant shadows workforce
Lisa Risso of a Kittanning electronics parts plant, closed after 242 of 289 workers were hospitalized by an unidentified illness, says she is troubled that the cause remains unknown while workers seek answers. The article also discusses Republican party reflections after recent losses and political setbacks.
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After Ford Defeat Republicans Brace for a New Era
The piece reviews the 1976 electoral aftermath, noting Republicans drop to 12 governorships and lose James Buckley while conceding a possible conservative tilt in the new Senate. It argues Democrats hold broad control, Ford's defeat may spur Watergate closure, and stresses partisan stakes for policy wins and blame.
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Reaganion Aims to Rebuild GOP Conservatism for 1980
Ronald Reagan consolidates influence within the Republican Party aiming to reshape it as a conservative bastion. He plans strategic, discreet organizing with 3,000 trained workers and meetings in December and January, signaling a long term effort to groom a younger conservative candidate while positioning himself as the party’s spiritual leader. Internal aides foresee a 1980 bid or a foundation for a successor.
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Carter Is Good For Us Humorists Say Carter Will Feed Material
Washington meeting of the American Society of Humorists and Cartoonists discussed the election and predicted strong Carter material for four years. Cartoons referenced Carter family, Mondale, Kissinger, and Nixon era figures with humorous quips about politics and humorists.
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