Editorials debate the V-chip in TV regulation and parental control
A column argues Congress supports a TV content selective V-chip in the telecom package, with White House endorsement and potential veto. It notes ratings would be encoded in signals, allowing parents to block violent or sexual content, while industry warns of free speech limits and ad declines. An Oklahoma congressman proposes alternate blocking tech, but critics question parental screening in advance and warn some programs could be canceled due to lower ratings.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
House
White House
Tom Coburn
Oklahoma
Lansing battles over anti nudity ordinance and club limits
Illinois Appellate Court denied Thee Body Shoppe a court order to stop Lansing from enforcing its amended anti nudity rules. Dancers must wear pasties and thong bottoms until a court rules on constitutionality. Judge Berman previously warned the ordinance could affect sunbathers and art models, and may soon issue a ruling.
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Lansing
Illinois Appellate Court
Illinois Appellate Court Denied the Request of Thee Body Shoppe
Cook County
Edwin Berman
Berman
Lansing Board
Thee Body Shoppe
Photographer defies Lollapalooza policy at New World Theatre
Star photographer Stacia Timonere drew controversy at the July 15 Lollapalooza show for shooting beyond the first three songs and in restricted areas. Theatre officials and Lollapalooza management defended their policy as standard practice, noting all photos remain their copyright. Timonere surrendered the film after a second violation, while the venue emphasized free access to promote publicity and free speech.
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New World Music Theatre
Stacia Timonere
Tom Houlihan
Houlihan
The
Star
Lollapalooza
the New World
Timonere
Ms. Timonere
Honest words to the Editor from Homewood readers
A letter uses proverbs and religious references to praise Ray Presnak, criticize Commonwealth Edison, and urge civic action in Homewood. It laments high power rates and tax rises while urging petitioning, firing the village board, and fostering better town morale among residents and staff.
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Commonwealth Edison
Park Forest Baseball thanks volunteers for fence drive
The Park Forest Baseball board thanks volunteers who collected funds June 30 and July 1 to buy safety fences. They raised enough for two Central Park fields and plan another drive next year. They thank donors and Subway on Sauk Trail for coupons triggering a $1 donation per return.
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Park Forest
Central Park
Jewel
Firstar Bank
Subway
Sauk Trail
Dwight
Do They Care About Ray Presnak Fire Chief Fight
A reader letter blasts Homewood village leaders over protests and petitions supporting Ray Presnak as fire chief. The writer accuses the Village Board of ignoring taxpayers while outsourcing downtown street scape planning with a contract not to exceed 151,244 dollars.
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Homewood
Ray Presnak
Ray
Henry W. Leader
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