Agnew Aide Says He Made His Point on Media Attacks
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew plans to drop his criticism of the news media after sparking nationwide discussion. Press secretary Herbert Thompson says Agnew believes he achieved his goal and does not intend to continue with further speeches.
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Top Commentators Warn TV Threat From Agnew Critique
New York report cites Brinkley and Smith arguing Agnew’s implied threat to curb media is new while Cronkite and Sevareid discuss news as reporting the abnormal. Panel on 60 Minutes features Klein and Moyer as May ors defend balanced coverage and question presidential speech analysis.
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CBS President Fights Perceived Censorship by Agnew
CBS President Dr. Frank Stanton condemned what he called overt censorship of news by the government and warned that Vice President Spiro Agnew’s criticisms threaten press freedom. Speaking at a Plaza Hotel luncheon, he argued intimidation harms media independence and suggested official meddling could parallel censorship.
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Agnew Prompts TV Sale and News Network Pressure
Nobel laureate S E Luria of MIT praised Agnew for pressuring networks to curb analysis of presidential speeches. He bought a TV after Agnew’s speech, hoping to watch network news and oppose distortions. Officials report White House calls to stations about editorial plans and coverage. Los Angeles Mayor Yorty urged ABC to relocate its network HQ to improve national coverage balance.
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