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or phrases which do not necessarily imply that the material following is a
news release.
Public Events
1. A television broadcaster has an affirmative responsibility at all times to be informed of public events, and to provide coverage consonant with the ends of an informed and enlightened citizenry.
2. Because of the nature of events open to public, the treatment of such events by a television broadcaster should be effected in a manner to provide for adequate and informed coverage as well as good taste in presentation.
Controversial Public Issues
1. Television provides a valuable forum for the expression of responsible views on public issues of a controversial nature. In keeping therewith the television broadcaster should seek out and develop with accountable individuals, groups and organizations, programs relating to controversial public issues of import to its fellow citizens ; and to give fair representation to opposing sides of issues which materially affect the life or welfare of a substantial segment of the public.
2. The provision of time for this purpose should be guided by the following principles :
a) Requests by individuals, groups or organizations for time to discuss their views on controversial public issues, should be considered on the basis of their individual merits, and in the light of the contribution which the use requested would make to the public interest, and to a well-balanced program structure.
b) Programs, devoted to the discussion of controversial public issues should be identified as such, and should not be presented in a manner which would mislead listeners or viewers to believe that the program is of entertainment, news or any other character.
Political Telecasts
Political telecasts should be clearly identified as such, and should not be presented by a television broadcaster in a manner which would mislead listeners or views to believe that the program is of any other character.
Religious Programs
1. It is the responsibility of a television broadcaster to make available to the community as part of a well-balanced program schedule adequate opportunity for religious presentations.
2. The following principles should be followed in the treatment of such programs:
a) Telecasting which reaches men of all creeds simultaneously should avoid attacks upon religion.
b) Religious programs should be presented respectfully and accurately and without prejudice or ridicule.
c) Religious programs should be presented by responsible individuals, groups, and organizations.
d) Religious programs should place emphasis on broad religious
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