Cable TV poised to expand into urban markets
Wisconsin expert Dr Lawrence Lichty discusses cable television’s growth into cities, possible pay channels, and regulatory implications. He notes three access channels may arise but doubts widespread local programming dominance, predicting continued mix of free and paid services with ongoing federal and state oversight.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Lawrence Lichty
Lichty
Wisconsin
Federal Communications Commission
National Football League
Jonathan
Minn
Task Force
Minnesota Gun Control Hearings Open Legislative Debate
Atty. Gen. Warren Spannaus champions a permit based handgun control bill as hearings begin in Minnesota two subcommittees at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Supporters cite reduced gun deaths and bills penalties while opponents warn against confiscation. The measure enjoys backing from police chiefs and the Governor’s Crime Commission with Berg as chief author and a 74 percent Minnesota Poll showing support.
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ST. Paul
Spannaus
Senate
DFL
Nicholas Coleman
Harmon Ogdahl
Gary Flakne
Minneapolis
House
Thomas Berg
Committee For Effective Crime Control
Minnesota
Spannans
Subcommittee
Stanley Thorup
Blaine
Ray Fariey
Berg
Minnesota Police Chiefs Association
Governor’s Crime Commission
Wendell Anderson
State Public Safety Commissioner
Public Safety Commissioner
La Crosse Doctor Hurt In East Palestine Derailment
A derailment of Amtrak Broadway Limited near East Palestine Ohio injured 20 and killed one. Dr John F Janis of La Crosse was treated and released from Salem East Hospital. Train tracks kink from a freight derailment earlier. Penn Central engineer was aboard as a passenger. George Wintoniak 53 of Havertown Pa died.
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East Palestine, Ohio
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
PUCO
Amtrak
Broadway Limited
Youngstown
East Palestine
Salem East Hospital
John F. Janis
S. 17Th St
la Crosse
Janis
Penn Central
PACO
Henry W. Eckhart
Chicago
Tinue
New York
George Wintoniak
Haverford
Lucey Invited to Nicaragua for Earthquake Relief Ties
Four Nicaraguan businessmen urge Governor Lucey to visit Nicaragua to see how Wisconsin earthquake relief gifts were used. Alfredo Palacios, Chamber of Commerce president, thanks Lucey as Wisconsin residents report nearly 200000 dollars in donations since the Managua earthquake. Five Janesville Parker students delivered 500 dollars raised at a dance.
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Madison
Wis
Patrick J. Lucey
Wisconsin
Lucey
Alfredo Palacios
Nicaragua
Chamber of Commerce
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St. Croix
Copyright TelePrompTer Corporation
Jackson Plaza
Ya Crosse Tribune
L. Patrick Gray
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