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Despite congressional approval last week of a toned-down version of a controversial amendment banning federal aid for "obscene" art, Harvard's arts community said yesterday the restrictions still run contrary to the purpose of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The amendment, originally sponsored by Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.), was cleared by the Senate last Friday in a tumultuous debate which ended with a 65-31 vote for modified limitations on national arts funding. A House-Senate conference committee also passed a nearly identical version last week.
Jeff P. Aron, national canvass director for theRainbow Lobby, said that legislation similar tothe Cambridge City Council's may be introducedinto the Boston City Council and MassachusettsState House later this week.
Mookie: The Crimson seems to have hit its stride right on time, losing a tough decision to Stanford and beating Ivy-leading Penn, 1-0. After being thumped by national power house Indiana, Coach Mike Getman made some crucial adjustments.
THE president and the governors met for only two days at the education summit. Their intention was not to establish a comprehensive national education policy, but simply to identify areas in education that need improvement. Little more can be expected in a two-day period from people who do not...