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Marconi Defends News Release Policy at Wireless Hearing
The hearing explored whether Marconi officials ordered silence on disaster news. Marconi stated he did not suppress information and that operators could sell personal stories if offered money. Cottam testified about distress calls from the Titanic and interactions with reporters and officials.
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United States
Chester
Carpathia
Senator Smith
Jack Binns
The
Republic
Binns
Cottam
Bride
New York
Marconi
Navy Department
Sammis
Mr. Marconi
Berlin
Major Butt
New York Dock
Strand
Frankfurt