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Acheson Holds 11 A.M. News Briefings Amid Propaganda War
Secretary of State Dean Acheson will continue holding 11 A.M. news conferences to prevent distorted overseas broadcasts before the official version reaches Europe. Morning briefings reach behind the Iron Curtain via shortwave, while afternoon statements risk misrepresentation. The policy is likely to apply to major statements for now. The text notes a broader propaganda competition among free democracies.
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