Analyzes the opinions and decisions of editorial cartoonists and their editors concerning the limits of taste, or what is "fair game" in editorial cartooning. Concludes that, although cartoonists want to push barriers and use a broad definition of "fair game," editors have a more conservative view. (MM)

Reports that editorial page editors and cartoonists agree on most aspects of the cartoonist's role, but differ on the amount of freedom allowed the cartoonist. (FL)

Examines the relationship of American government policy toward India and the coverage of India in the "New York Times." Suggests that "Times" coverage of India in the post-Vietnam era between 1973 and 1980 was autonomous of government policy and assessed events independently. (MM)

Describes the views of nearly one-third of America's over 250 Black mayors on the performance of primarily White-owned community newspapers in their coverage of Blacks, Black leaders, and the Black community. Overall, Black mayors view local press performance unfavorably, finding overemphasis on conflict coverage and unfair, unbalanced reporting.…