University Rules One Video Aerial For Each House

Because "we don't want our roofs to look like a mess of bird cages," Vice-President Reynolds said yesterday that only one television aerial would be allowed on each of the Houses.

The decision, made last spring before commercial video broadcasts began to commercial video broadcasts began in the Boston area, means that only one large television set requiring an aerial will be allowed to each House, since aerials are necessary for good reception on those sets.

Houses will probably start arrangements for the purchase and installation of the sets within the next fortnight when House committees are organized and start work.

The Department of Building and Grounds will cooperate in the installation of the sets when the Houses finally get them, Reynolds said. Outside contractors may do the work, provided they are approved by the Department.