Why News Readers Read Bad Stories
In Washington UPI reports on why editors print troubling content and how readers shape news value. The piece notes violence attracts attention, explains publicity deters crime, and cites Plutarch on the speed of bad news. It argues readers influence what is printed and that good and bad news both appear in papers.
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Windshield Glass Aims to Cut Head Injuries In Crashes
Detroit report describes two car crashes showing stark injury differences. A 1964 car with standard laminated glass caused a broken jaw and severe head cuts, while a 1966 car with improved safety glass and doubled plastic lamination reduced injuries. The UM medical team studies laminated windshield effectiveness.
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