Word: comment
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Chancellor, when he becomes a commentator, aspires to be outspoken-to present a brief as a lawyer would and end "by making a good point." He recalls the bolder broadcasts of Elmer Davis and Edward R. Murrow, and wonders why radio seems to permit freer comment than television. But were the old ones really bolder? Salant doubts it. Murrow, he says, insisted on a fairness and objectivity clause in his contract; he departed only once from this self-imposed standard, when he persuaded CBS's top brass to let him make his famous televised attack on Senator Joseph McCarthy...
Thomas was not available for comment last night...
Several members of the Yale Corporation declined to comment last night. President Bok could not be reached for comment...
Rosovsky and Yale Corporation members continued to refuse comment on the situation, and UniversityHall sources said he has discussed the offer only with his closest friends...
...Post reported that although Rosovsky has declined comment, sources close to Rosovsky said last night he is seriously considering the offer but has not yet decided whether to accept...