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Editorial
October 19, 1955
The West End News
Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Governor Gordon presents five principles for public service: maintaining integrity, objectivity and professionalism, selecting personnel based on efficiency, treating people with courtesy and respect, and ensuring government transparency by providing factual information through media without bias.
Merged-components note: Editorial on Governor Gordon's philosophy continues on page 4 as indicated by 'See Page 4.'
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Governor Gordon's Philosophy Of Public Service
First: Every person in public service should conduct himself in such manner as to be beyond reproach. Integrity is a watchword.
Second: Public servants should always be objective and professional in carrying out their responsibilities. With that approach, loyalty to the service is manifest.
Third: In the selection of personnel, efficiency should be the guiding factor-not friendship or pressure.
Fourth: A public servant is working for all the people. He should at all times be courteous and respectful of others. He should feel a responsibility to help people, not hurt or abuse them.
Fifth: The people should be aware of what their Government is doing and why. Confidence on the part of the people in their Government can only be inspired by giving people the facts. Newspapers, radio and television play an important role. See Page 4.
Governor
important part in the dissemination of information for public consumption. The facts concerning functions of Government should be made available to the public. This carries with it an unavoidable responsibility on newspapers, radio and television to give the facts without slanting them for any purpose.
First: Every person in public service should conduct himself in such manner as to be beyond reproach. Integrity is a watchword.
Second: Public servants should always be objective and professional in carrying out their responsibilities. With that approach, loyalty to the service is manifest.
Third: In the selection of personnel, efficiency should be the guiding factor-not friendship or pressure.
Fourth: A public servant is working for all the people. He should at all times be courteous and respectful of others. He should feel a responsibility to help people, not hurt or abuse them.
Fifth: The people should be aware of what their Government is doing and why. Confidence on the part of the people in their Government can only be inspired by giving people the facts. Newspapers, radio and television play an important role. See Page 4.
Governor
important part in the dissemination of information for public consumption. The facts concerning functions of Government should be made available to the public. This carries with it an unavoidable responsibility on newspapers, radio and television to give the facts without slanting them for any purpose.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Public Service
Integrity
Objectivity
Efficiency
Courtesy
Government Transparency
Media Responsibility
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Gordon
Public Servants
Government
Newspapers, Radio And Television
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Principles Of Ethical Public Service
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Integrity And Transparency In Government
Key Figures
Governor Gordon
Public Servants
Government
Newspapers, Radio And Television
Key Arguments
Public Servants Must Act With Unquestionable Integrity.
Objectivity And Professionalism Demonstrate Loyalty To Public Service.
Personnel Selection Should Prioritize Efficiency Over Personal Connections.
Public Servants Owe Courtesy And Helpfulness To All People.
Government Transparency Requires Factual Information Dissemination Via Media Without Bias.