Mission of a Free Press theme for National Newspaper Week 1951
The piece proclaims the 1951 Newspaper Week slogan Our newspaper lights the way of freedom and urges rededication to unbiased reporting without fear or favor. It notes Korean truce talks stalled by press access and defends printing misdemeanors while welcoming letters to the editor from readers, within decency standards.
Congress Debates Extension Act Amid Push for Controls
Congress wrestles with extending the defense production act with a 31 day stopgap while debate grows over price controls on farm commodities. The House and Senate weigh defense mobilization risks, with Spence warning of disaster if controls lapse and Aiken arguing a Korea truce may lessen need for price and wage limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Uttle
MacArthur
Marsonies
Brent Spence
Kentucky
House Banking Committee
Senate
George Aiken
Vermont
Korea
Senate Defers Freight Transportation Measure Until August
Objections from Senator Wherry and others failed to stop the Senate from deferring further consideration of the leasing bill. The measure, approved by the Judiciary Committee without hearings, mirrors the vetoed plan from last year. Senator Russell Long argued it would aid business but harm competitive economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Truman
Russell Long
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
William FR
Wallia
TR Jonfr
Enterndag
Nationat Editorial
Vernal
Uintah County
Aldh
Scott Greenwood
The
Nebraska Press Association
Bradshaw Auto‘parts CO
West Main
Spence
House
Interior Department
Bonneville Power Administration
Reclamation Bureau
Italy
Slaugh
Wallace
Clark
Brandest Aro
Congress OF Clowns
River
Nile
Twica Dalty
Baia
Teced Trademark
TEE
Coca-Cola Company
Cocaa-Cola Bottling Company
Utah