‘I'd rather be a man of principle than a man of politics,’ depart...

“I'd rather be a man of principle than a man of politics,” departing FCC Chmn. Kennard said Fri. in response to criticism of his administration (CD Jan 19 p1). “It’s a sad commentary on Washington that one can be considered too nice,” remarked ex-FCC staffer who now is communications attorney. Kennard spent day in variety of going-away activities including lunch where he presented his senior staff with “certificates of appreciation” and afternoon party attended by several hundred people from inside and outside FCC. Amid music by jazz band, Kennard was spoofed by variety of people. Mass Media Bureau Chief Roy Stewart gave him “first low-power radio license” for station WWEK (Kennard’s initials) which will broadcast “150 feet between Kinkos and the 7- 11.”