In order to give local officials the basic background information about cable television, this booklet suggests the essential steps and issues which help ensure that well informed decisions about cable systems are made. Not only does it provide a checklist for determining how a cable system should be established in compliance with federal…

This guide presents a flexible model for public involvement that was developed by bringing together a variety of materials and findings previously developed on public participation techniques. Many of the model's components are based on findings of a lengthier related study entitled, "Social, Environmental, and Attitudinal Factors Associated with…

The Manpower Development Service (MDS) of Utah State University designed workshop activities which were adapted to the situations and needs of attending local government officials. (Author/BP)

Contends that subjective or perceived homophily is more important than objective homophily in determining communication outcomes since it is communicator perceptions that influence communicator behavior. (MH)

This survey, instituted to provide a basis for workshop instructional content, reports what officials (below the state level) believe they need to know about procedures in meetings. (PD)

Argues that an April 20, 1983, United States Supreme Court decision upholding the discharge of a former New Orleans assistant district attorney may have negative consequences for the free speech rights of public employees, including teachers. (JBM)

Article discussed the interaction of college trustees and administrators as well as the local community. (RK)

The research reported here explores the development of diffuse support among adolescents for those types of political authorities who have a high degree of public contact. Findings indicate respondents from three social levels have relatively optimistic expectations about treatment and with few exceptions, recall fair treatment. (JB)

Deals with symmetry in sentence clauses and the psychological significance of clauses to the left of the predicate. Results show that (1) symmetry is not a characteristic of clauses, and (2) left-branching is an individually consistent measure and a psychological indicator when compared to right-branching which does not qualify as such. Tables and…

Investigates the extent to which Black decision makers' role perceptions and role performances are directly influenced by racist structural barriers (e.g., ingroup and outgroup alignments formed along racial lines) or the consequences of those barriers. The results of the study support only some of its underlying assumptions. (CMG)

Explored methodological limitations confronted by researchers who test theoretical statements using suicide data generated by public officials. Data pertaining to socioeconomic characteristics, religious preference, and factors influencing behavior are reported. The social worth criterion of the victim may influence the recording of suicide data.…

There is a substantial decline of confidence in public education in the United States. This decline mirrors and reflects an erosion of confidence in public authority and institutions in general. Dissatisfaction with public education may well contribute to and, thereby, engender further cynicism towards the state. (RM)

Examines the concept of sovereign (governmental) immunity from prosecution for violating citizens' civil liberties. Attention is given to immunity under 42 U.S.C.A. Section 1983 and under the Constitution. Available from Baylor University Law School, Waco, Texas 76703; sc $4.00. (IRT)

Included in this article is a discussion of operations research and systems analysis which attack large-scale problems and challenges other relevant sciences to unite with society to solve widespread social problems. (Author/SA)

Journalism students' interviews of public officials revealed the officials' attitudes toward the press while giving students needed practical experience. (RL)