NEA Decency Rule Struck Down in First Amendment Ruling
Four artists challenged the NEA decency standard after grants deemed obscene faced scrutiny. U.S. District Judge A Wallace Tashima ruled the policy violated First and Fifth Amendments, asserting artistic freedom requires government support not tied to vague limits. The opinion frames broader questions about funding, debt, and governmental role in culture.
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National Endowment For the Arts
NEA
Robert Mapplethorpe
Bush Administration
U.S. District Court
A. Wallace Tashima
Los Angeles
Tashima
Mapplethorpe
Washington
Congress
Bells seek vast investment to wire America with fiber
The seven regional Bell systems and regulators plan to draft a huge capital drive, classifying phone owners as 1-A to fund a fiber optic surge. They seek faster depreciation of copper, forcing rate hikes to cover replacement costs, while courts ease entry into data services. Gene Kimmelman labels it forced customer investment.
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America
Justice Department
American Telephone & Telegraph Company
Baby Bells
Wall Street
Gene Kimmelman
Consumer Federation of America
Chicopee Restaurant Reopens After Health Closure Over Baby
Jennifer Crafts, 29, celebrates after a judge overruled Chicopee officials who had declared a health emergency and closed her restaurant for bringing her toddler to work. No emergency found.
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Jennifer Crafts
Chicopee
Mass
Cousteau at Earth Summit on population boom
David Mitchell of the Teamsters backs a boycott against AT&T in response to CWA plans. He warns the explosive population growth could reach 16 billion in 80 years and calls unions to unite behind the electronic picket line.
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Jacques- Yves Cousteau
Teamsters
At&t
David Mitchell
Ron Carey
CWA
Lesson learned after auto accident and trust betrayed
Kristina Stachowiak recalls an automobile collision in which a 16 year old driver lied about fault after brakes failed. She warns that not calling police allowed deception to grow, causing insurance forms and stress. The writer urges victims to call authorities and seek justice.
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Kristina Stachowiak
Clinton Forms A Blues Centered Presidential Image
A parent reflects on Bill Clinton’s Arsenio Hall saxophone performance and his attempt to connect with younger voters. The piece notes media reactions, Clinton’s nonverbal appeal, and contrasts with traditional broadcasts, suggesting a shift toward talk-show style campaigning while praising his substantive policy aims.
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Bill Clinton
Clinton
Arsenio Hall
New York Times
Arsenio
The
Times
Bill
Hillary Clinton
Ross Perot
Clinton-Arsenio
Blue Brothers
Perot
Mr. Clinton
Dangerous Curve on Frew Mill Road Threatens Drivers
Editor notes a dangerous Frew Mill Road curve in Slippery Rock Township where Big Run crosses and the cresting arc causes loss of control. Frequent rollovers occur with at least two accidents monthly. a recent spring head-on crash sent a young girl by helicopter to Pittsburgh. The writer alerted Harrisburg representatives.
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the News
Slippery Rock Township
Frew Mill Road
Big Run
Willard Grange
California
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Letters to the Editor Urges action over PennDOT curve danger
In New Castle Township a 20 mph sign at a curve on Frew Mill Road draws scrutiny. The writer argues PennDOT downplays risk after a life flight incident and warns of potential legal action if no study or safety improvements occur. Chester Loch cautions authorities and readers alike.
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The
New Castle News
News
New Castle
Penndot
Frew Mill Road
Pittsburgh
Chester Loch
Mohawk Area Supports Poppy Month Campaign
The Poppy Committee of Earl J. Watt Post 638 American Legion Auxiliary expresses gratitude to Mohawk area residents for their generous contributions during Poppy Month. Proceeds aid disabled American veterans, and the auxiliary thanks contributors and supporters.
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Earl J. Watt
American Legion Auxiliary
Mohawk Area
Nadine Spears
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