Discusses the bicentennial celebration of the United States Constitution and the Northwest Ordinance held during September and October 1987 in Milford, Ohio. Organized by university faculty, town officials, citizens, and students, the celebration included speeches, debates on constitutional ratification, and the publication of documents and other…

The U.S. Supreme Court decision that it is unconstitutional for public entities to ban specific kinds of "fighting words" without banning all such speech is discussed as it concerns institutions of higher education. It is viewed that the college campus, not the cities, is where this decision will be tested. (GLR)