Why National Newspaper Week Matters to Your Community
A columnist extols local newspapers as essential democratic partners and friends to readers. It argues papers inform about hometown events better than other media, cites Cronkite and Brinkley on news reach, and notes the evolving, proactive role of newspapers beyond bulletin style reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cronkite
Cronkite
N.Y
Utica
Allen H. Neuharth
Rochester
Neuharth
Newspaper as friend and watchdog in a changing era
The piece argues newspapers must reveal real reasons behind events, serve the community through news and advertising, and act as a watchdog over government and finances. It cites public service, support for campaigns, and ongoing efforts by editors to improve through the Associated Press Managing Editors and National Newspaper Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public
Ben Reese
Pulitzer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
United Fund
Associated Press
Ford dealer advertises 71 Fords with low prices
Immediate delivery highlights a full stock of 1971 Fords with deals urging buyers to trade in their present car. Prices start at 1919 dollars, with further savings on remaining 1970s models. Requires pay for dealer preparation transport charges and taxes not included.
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Corry
Bill Hall
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E. Dodd
Spencer Road
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Harry J. West
Snap-Tite, Inc
Titusville
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