"The Farmer and His Newspaper." Address before the Alabama Press Association at a dinner given by the Alabama Society of Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., June 19

Item — Box: Series 10, Box 40

Staff Only

Dates

Other: June 19

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 168.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Materials Specific Details

Why public criticizes some newspapers; distortions becoming more rare; failure to understand farmers' programs; high caliber of Washington press gallery; importance of newspapers watching government; importance of competition among newspapermen; standards could be still higher; newspapers' duty to people greater than to any group or class; this is good business, too; business office; Editor and Publisher article on farm prosperity; newspapers can build up concept of general welfare; hold scales even among groups; great responsibility for welfare of democracy