Newton minow letter to presidents on money

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Television and the Public Interest

delivered 9 May 1961, National Association of Broadcasters, Washington, DC

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Governor Collins, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:

Governor Collins you're much too kind, as all of you have been to me the last few days.

Newton minow letter to presidents on money

It's been a great pleasure and an honor for me to meet so many of you. And I want to thank you for this opportunity to meet with you today.

As you know, this is my first public address since I took over my new job. When the New Frontiersmen rode into town, I locked myself in my office to do my homework and get my feet wet.

But apparently I haven't managed yet to stay out of hot water. I seem to have detected a very nervous apprehension about what I might say or do when I emerged from that locked office for this, my maiden station break.

So first let me begin by dispelling a rumor.

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