Newspapers Celebrate Their Own Important Week
The piece notes various weeks named for public observances and argues for a designated time for newspapers to recognize their free press role. It cites President Roosevelt and other leaders endorsing a free press as essential to free speech and assembly, and mentions messages from Roosevelt, Willkie, and a major service group.
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Kiwanis
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Canada
Roosevelt lauds American press during National Newspaper Week
President Roosevelt writes to National Newspaper Week chairman praising free press as essential to democracy. He warns internal corruption threatens liberty and commends newspapers large and small for fighting vice and supporting public good through truthful publicity and cooperation with community groups.
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William N. Hartley
National Newspaper Week Committee
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Canada
Willkie Urges Free Press as Vital to Democracy
Republican presidential candidate Wendell L. Willkie declares in a formal statement that a free accurate press is essential to democracy. He cautions against dictatorial aims to pervert news and vows to defend reporters rights to report honestly and to disagree with his administration.
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Kiwanis Governor Urges Active National Newspaper Week
William H. Bryan district governor appeals to Missouri Kansas Arkansas Kiwanis clubs to participate fully in National Newspaper Week from October 1 to 8, urging Kiwanian support for press freedom and community service.
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Missouri- Kansas-Arkansas
William H. Bryan
Court Action Sought On Freedom Of Press
The Missouri Supreme Court is asked to mark a path for press reporting on officials including judges. The Missouri Press Association filed the brief through Jesse W. Barrett and Rubey M. Hulen. The case stems from St Louis Post-Dispatch fines and jail sentences for contempt after criticizing Judge Rowe's ruling on an alleged gangster. Rowe contended contempt. the paper appealed to the high court for relief. Rowe died at the Democratic National Convention. the case continues.
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Jesse W. Barrett
St. Louis
Rubey M. Hulen
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Thomas J Rowe Jr
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Jinéeve Rowe
Chicago
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