Word: soliciting
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...interests of the wealthy. Political advertisements--those that make an overtly political argument (such as Mobil's weekly pro-business columns on the op-ed page of the New York Times)--promote the self-interested views of the advertisers. Promotional advertisements--those that attempt to sell a product or solicit a service (such as Mr. Chan's ad)--promote the material interests and values of the advertisers...
...majority perceives a distinction between dirtying the Crimson's hands by "actively" helping Playboy solicit models and simply helping Playboy to sell its magazine or its sexist point of view in promotional or political ads. This distinction, together with the majority's concern for the preservation of "free" advertising compelled them to support a policy of publishing any political ads--including those from Playboy. But the distinction is irrelevant and the concern misplaced; if the Crimson really wants to keep its hands clean it should--to the extent that financial exigencies allow--refrain from the publication of all ads which...
...restricts advertising form rather than advertisements. Physicians may give factual information, such as educational background and experience, but may not solicit patients...
...says space has become a factor in deciding whether to solicit and accept new collections. "Now that we're well enough known that people come to us with material, we have to be more selective than we used to be. We're acutely aware of space problems, and often have to direct the collections elsewhere," she comments. However, she adds, the library has not become crowded enough to necessitate another building...
...faculty and the dean must come to terms if any fund drive is to be successful. Otherwise we're in an embarrassing position when we solicit contributions and contributors ask us what's going on," Torrens said...