Discusses the development of electronic technology in the newspaper industry, including the use of computers in print production, and satellites for teletext and videotext transmission. Highlights the impact of these innovations on readers' habits and in terms of government regulation and freedom of the press. (JMF)

Reviews court decisions that have a bearing on students' rights to freedom of expression in school publications. (DD)

Contends that librarians are educators, not passive instruments of information processing. As such, the better prepared and more open the educating librarian is, the greater the contribution to intellectual freedom. Minimum employment qualifications must consider and include broad skills beyond the basic library competencies. Four references are…

Discusses issues involved in the 1977 United States Court of Appeals decision in "Edwards vs National Audubon Society," which provided a First Amendment shield for the news report of one public figure's attack on the character or performance of another. (GT)

An analysis of the opinions of Justice Byron R. White in numerous Supreme Court decisions indicates that, rather than being a foe of the First Amendment as is sometimes charged, White occupies a middle ground on First Amendment media issues. (GT)

After examining the existing legal standards governing free speech and equal access in representation elections, the author analyzes various reform possibilities and suggests a unified approach for legislative action. Available from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, 3400 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104; $3.00 sc.…

Present court cases on censorship tend to favor states' rights over national constitutional standards, adult rights over children's rights, and the collectivistic viewpoint over the individual's right to receive information. (Author/IRT)

An AAUP investigating committee report is presented concerning the dismissal of Professor Erwin D. Harris from his position as a tenured member of the faculty at Bridgewater State College. (MLW)

Polled high school principals on their handling of situations involving student press rights. Compared the results to a similar survey and to actual court decisions. (RL)

Lists the leaders and the organizations that have formed the political coalition that calls itself the "New Right." Summarizes their attacks on "humanism" and recommends that educators clarify terms and inform the public of the purposes of public education in a democracy. (Author/MLF)

Discusses a court decision to suppress an edition of a high school newspaper. Traces the precedents on which the court based its decision and suggests that the decision is in contrast to most other recent court decisions involving school newspapers. (TJ)

Difficulties in applying the reasonable forecast standard to physical disruption dims in comparison to the problem of forecasting psychological disturbance. The "Trachtman" case represents a deep bow to the wisdom of school officials' conclusions that harm would result from giving students a questionnaire on sexuality. (Author/IRT)

Explains how one school newspaper handled the publication of a controversial story on teenage sex. Includes the student publications guidelines of the school district. (TJ)

A review of recent state court decisions in libel cases suggests that the law of defamation is in as much disarray as it was when the Supreme Court recognized the problem and tried to remedy it with its 1974 decision in "Gertz v. Robert Welch Inc." (GT)