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Press Preaches but Does It Practice in Washington
Doris Fleeson reports a Washington dispute over admitting Louis Lautier to the National Press Club. The board voted 6-4 to admit him, prompting a 15 day posting and a looming annual meeting amid debates over race and professional standards at the NPC. The NPC includes 4000 members with a split between active journalists and lobbyists, and newspaperwomen face ongoing access barriers.
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Lewis Schollenberger
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