Word: comments
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Waitsburg Times town hall reporter has a question for high city officials, he does not have to take "No comment" for an answer: the reporter is Tom Baker, 53, who happens to be the mayor. Baker is also the publisher of the Times, which is the sole newspaper in Waitsburg (pop. 1,035), located in southeastern Washington. Townsfolk are neither impressed nor worried by the unusual situation. Says Banker Ken Miller: "It's easy for Tom. His newspaper is only two doors down from town hall." Explains Wheat Farmer Howard Smith: "It was his turn to be mayor...
...been wearing suspenders since graduating from law school in 1966, even has a snap-on red pair for his blue jeans. Says he: "When I get to a meeting and want to attract attention, I'll just casually let my coat fall open, and instantaneously someone will comment on them...
...trying to leave the way clear for future negotiations. Said a spokesman: "I am sure if the situation is still bad for the U.S. side, it will take up this question, and we will have talks about it." Such nuances did not assuage the alarm at Uno's comment among U.S. automen. Said one: "What they seem to be doing is staking out their position for negotiations, but I would observe that their timing is extremely poor." There was no mistaking the reactions of Congressmen with large automotive constituencies. Said Democratic Senator Donald Riegle of Michigan: "The continuing Japanese...
Repetto is currently out of the country and could not be reached for comment about the civil suit...
...suspicious sexuality-gays are all over. And they said to watch your self around reporters, who would probably offer to buy you a drink to loosen you up. A sergeant said this was the way to respond to all three threats: "No, thank you. No, thank you. No comment." Just about all the grunts agreed they would say what they damn well pleased, but they would keep their names to themselves...