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Newspaper
Hearne Democrat
Location
Hearne, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1925
Page
2
James Wright Brown warns that public opinion rests on informed voters and fearless reporting. He urges tighter editorship, restraint in sensationalism, and printing the truth about crime, slums, gambling, and industry to shape responsible public opinion and curb wasteful newsprint. He cites declines in books, drama, music, and lectures as signs of shifting cultural attention.
The speaker notes that entertainment has entered the press but has not replaced the core function of delivering important news. Entertainment attracts readers, yet newspapers must keep facts accessible for public opinion. The comic strip is useful, serving as bait for a broad audience without undermining serious journalism.
Messrs. Fred Klopper and Robert Gideon of Coleman were week end guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Easterwood.
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