Illinois newspaper directory. History of the Illinois press association

Illinois Newspaper Directory and HistoryConclusion"There is in the foregoing perhaps little of value and nothing new to the membersof this association. I have tried to point out a few of the activities which have beenattempted under my administration and mentioned some of those problems which areconstantly before the newspaper men and women of the state of Illinois. They aresubjects which have constituted our problems for many years, and which will continueto be those things which engage our minds and energies as long as we continuein the profession which is so dear to our hearts."May I repeat that my brief period of service has brought me more pleasure andsatisfaction than I will ever be able to express. My hope is that the Illinois Press Associationmay continue as an organization for constructive good to its membership, and tothe people of our great state. I hope that as I pass out of the office of president, I maybe accorded the opportunity to continue to serve in whatever manner those who havethe directing of the Association's affairs in the future may deem best."Following President Scott on the program was S. J. Duncan-Clark, special writerof the Chicago Daily News who gave an address on the "Newspaper's Responsibilityto the Community." In his talk he urged the importance of having schools of journalismtrain students to handle important news in a more significant and interesting way."Advertising from the Solicitor's Point of View," was the subject discussed by K. F.Baldridge, publisher of the Bloomfield, Iowa, Democrat, and director of the NationalEditorial Association.Charles L. Allen, member of the School of Journalism faculty and publisher ofthe Fisher, Illinois, Reporter spoke on "Operating a Weekly at a Profit in 1932."G. C. Terry, publisher of the Tri-County, Polo, Press, spoke briefly on the same topic.The Thursday afternoon session closed with one of the regular annual features,the clinic for sick newspapers, conducted by Professor Reuel R. Barlow of the Schoolof Journalism, director of the state and national newspaper contests.The Past Presidents' Dinner was held Thursday evening with twenty memberspresent. H. U. Bailey, editor of the Princeton Bureau County Republican was electedpresident, Howe V. Morgan, editor of the Sparta News-Plaindealer was elected vicepresident, and the newest member, Gerry D. Scott, was elected secretary.The Thursday evening program consisted of informal theater parties at whichmembers were guests of the managers of various theaters in Champaign and Urbana,and of students who were presenting the "Butter and Egg Man" in the new LittleTheater of Lincoln Hall on the University campus. A few members attended an informalgathering at which J. Marvin Larkin explained the uses of the newspaper cookingschool as a business promotion and good will device.Friday morning Josef F. Wright, director of station WILL at the University anddirector of public information for the University spoke briefly on "The Radio andthe Newspaper" pointing out the extent to which the radio was a competitor withthepress."Consolidation of Government Units," was discussed by C. M. Kneier of the politicalscience department of the University. His picture of contemporary conditions isworthy of preservation. Here it is:"There is a great increase in the cost of government in the United States. Thegross governmental expenditures now amount to about 1 3 billion dollars a year, or$100 for every man, woman and child. This would amount to about $500 for everyproductive worker. The per capita cost has increased from $12 in 1913 to $100 in 1930.The real significant relationship, however, is that of the tax burden and the earned income