Brinkley rejects Cronkite claim of press intimidation
Washington senator subcommittee hears Brinkley rebut Cronkite charge that television news is stifled by critics. Brinkley says criticism is lifelong and notes viewers send angry letters about stark news. He argues TV reaches nonreaders with harsh realities and supports Congress reviewing coverage.
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McKnight Urges Law to Protect Newsmen Sources
McKnight argues for a law safeguarding reporters sources and confidential meetings with dissident groups, warning that public access to ideas relies on press freedom. He cites the Pentagon Papers case and criticizes government subpoenas and injunctions as chilling effects on news organizations and the public's right to informed judgment.
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