PBS president battles censors over Tales of the City and Defending Our Lives
Ervin S. Duggan, new PBS president, defends broad programming while rejecting funding-driven vetoes. He cites economic reasons for passing on Tales sequel and Defending Our Lives, arguing PBS should reflect America and resist censorship amid cultural wars.
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$617 Million Bids Win U S National Wireless Licenses
In a landmark FCC auction, six firms spent 617 million for national licenses to offer advanced wireless services including two way paging and messaging. Paging Network paid 80 million for two licenses plus 37 million for a third. other bidders included Nationwide Wireless Network Corp, Messaging Co, Airtouch Paging, and Bell South Wireless. Proceeds go to the U S Treasury as the first FCC airwaves auction in 60 years.
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Paging Network
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Nationwide Wireless Network Corp
Mtel
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Scorching July Tightens Heat Across Northern Europe
North Europe endures one of its hottest Julys on record with Stockholm noting 75 degree affects on thinking. Germany imposes 55 mph speed limits amid smog as Poland reports overheated tracks. Danes cancel vacations, Japan faces drought and heat, while Baltic algae blooms suffocate fish and beaches see dead wildlife.
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