The Politics of Publicity: Senator Henry Bellmon's Stand Against Political Exploitation, 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31
Item — Box: 141, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_004_10_141_9_0044
The text discusses the Ponca City News newspaper, its history, and its staff. It also includes an editorial by the editor Gareth B. Muchmore criticizing Senator Teddy Kennedy's political tour in Alaska, which is seen as a publicity stunt that misuses minority groups for political gain. Senator Henry Bellmon is praised for calling attention to this issue. The editorial questions the motives behind the tour and criticizes the biased and non-representative nature of the subcommittee hearings organized by Kennedy. Bellmon's actions are commended for exposing the political tactics involved in the tour.
Dates
- 1969-01-01 - 1969-12-31
Language of Materials
English
Extent
1 Pages
Overview
91st (1969-1971)
General
Native Americans
Creator
- From the Collection: Belcher, Page Henry, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma (1951-1973), 1899-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository