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To the Editors of The Crimson:
I was infuriated by the blatantly sensationlistic story by J. Wyatt Emmerich and Alexandra D. Korry in the Crimson of March 2. Your article, which by its banner headline implied a connection between Senator Kennedy and a $200 contributor to his campaign, is a disgusting example of journalistic excess. Thousands of people contribute to any political campaign. Future revelations about the activities of small contributors cannot be held to reflect on candidates.
When the four lead columns of a newspaper--including a photograph--are devoted to an utterly unnewsworthy piece, it is an indication that the news is being created instead of reported. I find it particularly alarming that the reporters responsible are recently elected members of your senior staff. They are already guilty of gross misuse of their newly acquired power. It looks like a grim year lies ahead for Harvard journalism. Andrew M. Browne '79
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