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Lawrence Journal World in Lawrence, Kansas

12 Feb 1968

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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

15

William Allen White Day Observed At KU With Honors

Kansas University marked William Allen White Day with a national citation for journalistic merit awarded to Mark F. Ethridge, Louisville Courier Journal Times publisher and UNC Chapel Hill journalism professor. The event shifted from Feb 10 to Feb 12 as part of White Birthday Weekend, with talks by William L. White and plans for a centennial mass media seminar April 28 to 30 featuring notable editors and commentators.

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William Allen White Kansas University Emporia Gazette Emporia Mark F. Ethridge Louisville Courier-Journal Times University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Mount Oread William Allen White Foundation Kansas Citee William L. White White Bosley Crowther The New York Times Bill D. Moyers Lyndon Johnson Newsday Ben Bagdikian Carl T. Rowan U.S. Information Agency Stan Freberg Erwin D. Canham Christian Science Monitor Ben Hibbs Saturday Evening Post E. Palmer Hoyt Denver Post Norman Isaacs Ernest K. Lindley Ernest H. Lindley Secretary of State Paul Miller Gannett Newspapers Lindley Newsweek Magazine Washington Vective Ethridge South John Brown Qossawatomie Mr. White Harry Ashmore Ashmore James B. Reston Newsweek Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Norman E. Isaacs Roy A. Roberts Kansas City Star Irving Dillard St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jenklin Lloyd Jones Tulsa Tribune Jules Dubois Chicago Tribune Hodding Carter Greenville Miss Delta Democrat-Times Bernard Kilgore Wall Street Journal Gannett Clark R. Mollenhoff Cowles Publications Earl Johnson United Press International Gardner Cowles Cowles Communications Inc Wes Gallagher Associated Press
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Ethridge urges editors to educate and elevate readers

In a keynote on journalism ethics, Ethridge laments childish editorials on foreign nations, urges editors to educate the public and travel them, and praises William Allen White for advancing democracy through reform. He warns that only skilled writers earn the trust of scientists and professionals.

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Ethridge
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Centennial observance planned for William Allen White

Agee announced a William Allen White centennial program at KU highlighting a April 28 30 seminar, a June 15 Sallie White tribute banquet, August 26 29 association event, and a VOA 15 and 30 minute life programs in 38 languages. KU Journalism School enrollment nears 290 with 14th ranking. $3500 approved to upgrade the photo lab and a $100000 campaign for a distinguished professorship continues.

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Agee William Allen White Sallie White National Federation of Press Women Wichita Ruth Gagliardo Lawrence White Association For Education In Journalism Radio- Television Film Voice of America Foundation
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Sage of Emporia recounts his father White bygone career

White recalls his father the Sage of Emporia, noting a lack of interest in sports and an unmechanical nature. He describes his father’s passing in 1944, the rush to inform wire services, and the irony of seeking a story rather than the undertaker. He fondly recalls his father’s early newspaper life and trivia.

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White Emporia Gazette Emporia Wire Services
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Iwo Jima Hero Harry Schmidt Dies at 81

Retired Marine General Harry Schmidt, who led the assault on Iwo Jima in World War II, died Saturday in San Diego at age 81. The Pentagon said Schmidt commanded three Marine divisions that stormed the island and secured victory in the two month battle that cost more than 5 000 lives.

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Washington Harry Schmidt Iwo Jima San Diego Schmidt Calif Pentagon Pacific Island
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