Articles on Mass Communications in Magazines of the U. S. A.

Abstract

Activity on issues between the federal government and the press continued during the third quarter of 1955. However no single major flare-up resulted although there were several vital questions opened up for debate. The Eisenhower administration continued to issue “dry-up” orders on information in several new areas including firms holding defense equipment orders. At least two congressional committees entered the field of investigation of press v. government relations. Newspaper organizations heard several discussions and disquiet over the situation was evident at a number of conventions although no outright, official action was taken.

In the radio and television field great interest in the theoretical merits and drawbacks of “pay” television programs continued. The status of the FCC as a result of the Lamb case also was being watched.