Supreme Court rules against TV station in Zacchini case
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that news media may be liable for damages if they broadcast a performer's entire 15 second act without consent. Hugo Zacchini, a stunt performer, sued an Ohio station after airing his act in its entirety. The ruling limits absolute First Amendment protection for airing a complete performance.
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Houston
Texas
Astrodome
Supreme Court
Zacchini
Ohio
Uncle Sam figure brings patriotism to Washington events
John Rusk, a retired tile contractor, has dressed as Uncle Sam for 29 years, totaling about 5,000 performances. He appears at parades, schools, and conventions, never accepting money, and mirrors patriotic pride amid a century of service to community groups.
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UPI
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Grotto
Oxon Hill, Md
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Lincoln
John Kennedy
Uncle Sams
San Francisco
Rusk
Sam
Smithsonian
Museum of History of Technology
Washington, D.C
Jennifer
Oil Pipeline Tariffs Hit Alaska Tax Revenue Question
Washington AP reports oil firms prepare court challenges after the ICC ruled tariffs on the trans Alaska pipeline too high. The order could boost Alaska taxes by about 135 million dollars annually but does not change pump prices. The decision remains temporary pending seven month fact finding.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Bp-Alaska
Frank Lickwood
ICC
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Valdez
Commission
Daniel O'Neal
North Slope
U.S
Jay Hammond
Justice Department
Bureau of Investigation
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Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Hammond
Sohio
Joseph D. Harnett
Allen E. Murray
U.S. Marketing and Refining Division
BP Alaska
Lickwood
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