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Editorial
August 12, 1955
St. Paul Recorder
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
The editorial praises the vitality and strength of the Negro Press under difficult conditions, highlighting its economic and cultural value to the Negro community and nation, and asserts that financial strength enables better news presentation and forthright editorial opinions. Signed by Joseph LaCour.
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This vitality of the Negro Press as demonstrated under obviously difficult conditions is the essence of its strength as a business institution. In this strength resides its economic and cultural value to the Negro group and the nation as a whole.
It is axiomatic that a financially strong press can best serve the true interests of the public. This applies not only to its ability to secure and present news and features but to its ability to utter forthright and honest editorial opinion.
-Joseph LaCour
$4.00 PER YEAR: 10 CENTS PER COPY
It is axiomatic that a financially strong press can best serve the true interests of the public. This applies not only to its ability to secure and present news and features but to its ability to utter forthright and honest editorial opinion.
-Joseph LaCour
$4.00 PER YEAR: 10 CENTS PER COPY
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Negro Press
Vitality
Strength
Economic Value
Cultural Value
Financially Strong Press
Honest Opinion
What entities or persons were involved?
Negro Press
Joseph Lacour
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Vitality And Strength Of The Negro Press
Stance / Tone
Positive Affirmation
Key Figures
Negro Press
Joseph Lacour
Key Arguments
Vitality Of The Negro Press Under Difficult Conditions Is Its Strength As A Business Institution
This Strength Provides Economic And Cultural Value To The Negro Group And The Nation
A Financially Strong Press Best Serves Public Interests By Securing News And Presenting Honest Editorial Opinion