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October 6, 1956
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Columnist-broadcaster Walter Winchell will receive two awards on Monday at the Treasury Department's Freedom Fair in Arlington, Va.: a Freedom of the Press Award presented by actress Virginia Mayo for his contributions to free press, and an Americanism Award from American Legion Commander W. C. Daniel for promoting patriotism and exposing Communism.
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Winchell To Get "Freedom Fair" Award Monday
WASHINGTON - (INS) - Columnist-Broadcaster Walter Winchell receives two awards Monday at the Treasury Department's "Freedom Fair," in Arlington, Va.
Motion picture Actress Virginia Mayo will present a freedom of the Press Award to Winchell in recognition of his "contribution to the maintenance and continuance of a free press in America."
In addition to the Treasury Department citation, Winchell will also receive an Americanism award by the American Legion.
This award, to be presented by W. C. Daniel, Legion National Commander, will be given for his "efforts to promote a greater zeal of patriotism among our citizens and especially for his exposures of the iniquities of Communism."
WASHINGTON - (INS) - Columnist-Broadcaster Walter Winchell receives two awards Monday at the Treasury Department's "Freedom Fair," in Arlington, Va.
Motion picture Actress Virginia Mayo will present a freedom of the Press Award to Winchell in recognition of his "contribution to the maintenance and continuance of a free press in America."
In addition to the Treasury Department citation, Winchell will also receive an Americanism award by the American Legion.
This award, to be presented by W. C. Daniel, Legion National Commander, will be given for his "efforts to promote a greater zeal of patriotism among our citizens and especially for his exposures of the iniquities of Communism."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Walter Winchell
Freedom Fair
Press Award
Americanism Award
Patriotism
Communism
What entities or persons were involved?
Walter Winchell
Virginia Mayo
W. C. Daniel
Where did it happen?
Arlington, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Walter Winchell
Virginia Mayo
W. C. Daniel
Location
Arlington, Va.
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Walter Winchell receives Freedom of the Press Award from Virginia Mayo for contributions to free press, and Americanism Award from W. C. Daniel for promoting patriotism and exposing Communism.