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President Clinton Issues Order on "Internet Conduct" 
"Working group" established to address unlawful conduct on the internet 
The Massachusetts News

Television Networks Used Death of JFK Jr. To Recreate the Myth of Camelot 
John John was no "Sun God," Chappaquiddick was a Kopechne tragedy 
Media Research Center

Controversy Continues at WGBH, Penalties Eyed 
WGBH worker alleges sexual harassment 
Boston Herald 

Fitzgerald:  WGBH list-swap a good lesson in the hypocrisy of political correctness 
Boston Herald

Some Fear Stealth Internet Takeover 
ICANN is out of control, answers to nobody, and is setting policy 
Manchester Union-Leader 

E-Mail Tax a Hoax 
Marty Meehan assures paper, constituents that no legislation has been proposed 
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 

PBS Anchorman Blasts Journalism 
Jim Lehrer says media provides entertainment instead of information 
Springfield Union-News 

Virus Attacks E-Mail Systems 
Experts warn that "Melissa" could shut down e-mail systems and overwhelm servers 
Reuters 

Raytheon Sues for Identity of Internet Gossips 
Andover company wants Yahoo! to divulge names behind anonymous chat room participants, who are revealing company secrets 
Lawrence Eagle-Tribune 

Survey: Half of all TV Shows Refer to Sex 
Though sex is no longer taboo, safety, consequences, and responsibility are largely off-limits 
Boston Globe 

20-Year-Old Computer Hacker Cracks Internet Security Software 
Vanderbilt math student posts program to defeat Cambridge company's porn-blocking software 
Boston Herald 

Boston Globe Announces Editorial Shake-Up 
Storin wants fresh blood and ideas 
AP 



Barnicle to Keep Job on WCVB's Chronicle 
Station manger sympathizes with disgraced Globe columnist's health problems 
Boston Herald 

Bay Windows Reports on "The Man Behind Sherborn Mailing" 
Homosexual newspaper profiles MassNews publisher 
Bay Windows 

Police Charge Computer Hacker with Web Assault 
Say U-Mass student used remote control to flash pornography on female student's monitor 
Northampton  Gazette 

Worcester Police Use Internet in Attempt to Find Missing Child 
Detectives hope special alert on web site will lead to a break in the case 
Worcester Telegram & Gazette 


1998 a Big Year for Internet Use 
Web becomes part of daily life for more people 
Boston Herald 

Father uses internet to finds lost sons 
AP 


Web Site Focuses on Church-Based Disaster Relief Efforts 
Former preacher uses the web to "connect people who want to make a difference" 
New Bedford Standard-Times 
www.disasternews.net

Readers Think Newspapers Are Sloppy and Sensationalize 
Report details public mistrust of media 
AP 

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Internet Displacing Newspapers and TV News 
New media give readers power to define news for themselves 
AP 

State's Top Computer Expert Resigns 
Some fear Y2K efforts will be set back 
State House News Service 
Globe's Circulation Drops 
Paper loses 1.3 percent of circulation in 
controversy-filled six-month period of 1998 
Washington Post 
AG Candidates Debate Internet Regulation 
Bailey favors free market, Reilly wants to regulate 
State House News Service 
Group Lobbies to Stop Internet Privatization 
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility fights business 
AP 
Towns Use Market Competition to Improve Cable TV Service and Rates 
Acushnet, Fairhaven to end Time-Warner monopoly 
New Bedford Standard-Times 
Unity First Provides Coverage of Minority Issues in Central Massachusetts 
Publishers hope to counter negative media stereotypes 
Boston Globe 
Homosexual Bias At Boston Herald 
The Massachusetts News 
Chelmsford Attempting to End MediaOne's Monopoly 
Town attempts to lower cost and improve service by using free market 
Lowell Sun 

Bay State, National Candidates Begin to Go On-line 
Internet seen as emerging campaign tool 
Valley Advocate 

Are People on the Web Really Sad and Lonely? 
Salon takes a closer look at HomeNet study's claims 
Salon Magazine 

Internet use appears to cause depression, study says 
New York Times 

Web inventor says medium needs to be standardized, more efficient, private 
Associated Press 



Phoenix Exposes Storin 
Editor's mild reforms were not enough for a deeply corrupt Globe 
Boston Phoenix 

Herald Publisher Endures Tirade as WBCN Guest 
Newspaper pulls ads from radio station 
Boston Globe  

Family-Friendly Network Prepares to Launch 
Pax TV promises family fare 
Associated Press 

Industry analysts skeptical of chances for  success 
Boston Globe 
 
 
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