Word: neutralizing
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Uncle Jack never made a neutral impression in his life--always positive, always negative," remembered journalist Susan Reed, speaking about her great-uncle, John Reed '10. And last night an audience of more than 50 fellows on whom Reed--journalist, poet, and socialist revolutionary--made a strong impression traveled to Adams House to celebrate his 100th birthday...
While the Reagan Administration set about painting Bork's record in neutral colors, right-wing organizations were instructed to tone down their pro-Bork campaigns. Some conservatives blame White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker for preventing the right from using "red-meat issues" such as school prayer, busing and the death penalty to rally support for Bork. "I'm not sure the public has any idea what Bork stands for," says Phillips. "I doubt Howard Baker has any good working overview of what's going on in America." Meanwhile, the anti-Bork juggernaut was allowed to monopolize the media...
...separate concurrences that a simple moment-of-silence law might be constitutional. This week the court will hear arguments concerning a New Jersey law that merely permits a moment of silent "contemplation and introspection." Two lower courts have already found the law unconstitutional, after concluding that despite its neutral language, the statute has a religious purpose...
...University opposes the union, as it hasopposed HUCTW's two previously unsuccessful drivesin the medical area. The union has asked Harvardto remain neutral in the upcoming election,arguing that University involvement puts unduepressure on employees to back their employer'sside...
...directors say they think the rule should be abolished, others say they think a clarification of the rules is all that is necessary. Many say they would agree to let the HRDC call second choice performers during the grace period to notify them of openings. "If we had a neutral party like the HRDC, that would be good," one director says...