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I r\ $ \ i- OteUm, S. Thursday, 12, IMS 1HE CLINTON CHRONICLE IS SENSING THE NEWS By Thurmaa Senshtf Execntiv* Vtce-PrfMet ^rntbeni State* CENSORSHIP OF THE AIR WAVES Looking back at a decade ci broadcast journalism, it is abun- can lay claim to equal time. If a commentator criticizes the Na tional Council of Churches for its political activities, the NCC must be given an opportunity to use the station’s facilites. > - Of course, under (he FCC in terpretation of the rule, the “lib- eral” propaganda is not held to be controvelrsial. Certainly it has not been reported that Na tional Council of Churches broad- 2“ U 3! Cle ‘' r — " libt .r‘“* ln -.l-«. have been deemed centre- has dominated the medium oft hoc television. Btu is is also clear that the small radio station, under local ownership, has represented an outlet for conservatism at the grassroots level. Programs such as the M anion Forum have pre sented'the voice of consrevatism to people who have had no chance to hear it on the big televiison programs. Because conservative commentators have had an opportunity to get their viewpoint across on radio, deter mined efforts now are being made by the Kennedy adminis- tration to harass the stations that carry programs critical of Big Government. What is tak ing place is a not so subtle at tempt at censorship. And the public should know all about it. If local radio stations can be forced to submit to censorship, how long will it be before news papers are subjected to the same pressures? > • Here’s what isi nvolved: Years ago—back in 1949, to be exact— the Federal Communications Commission issued an adminis trative ruling governing fairness in broadcasting. It called on broadcasters to exercise good taste in the presentation of pro grams.. This rule was abided by all these years. Suddenly, on July 26, 1963, the FCC gave it a new twist. It declared: “When a controversial program involves a personal attack upon an indi vidual or organization, the li censee (the radio station) MUST transmit the text of the broad- tacked, -whereveiMocatedr either cast to the person or group at- prior to the time of the broad cast, with a specific offer of his station’s facilities for an ade quate response.” This means that if a radio broadcast criticizes the U. N. for launching a war against Katan ga, the U. N. secretariat must be furnished with a copy of the broadcast and given an oppor tunity to reply. If a station is critical of organizations conduct ing unlawful street demonstra tions, it must turn over its fa cilites "to the lawless groups. If a Castrof ront organization such as the Fair Play for Cuga Commit tee is condemned, the Committee versial by the FCC. Nor has there been any report that “lib eral” commentators on teievis- vision must yield equal time to conservatives. No word has leak ed out that networks whose pan elists uphold the United Nations must give time to rebuttal by those who are opposed to the U. N. The federal axe Is being used against conservative commenta tors,, ftot against the “liberals” who have control over television news programs and special events. For small stations which carry conservative programs, the re quirement of sending transcripts is a heavy burden.. Many small stations operate with a skeleton staff. A station manager may so licit advertising, serve as an nouncer, and handle all the busi ness affairs of his station. To have transcripts prepared and mailed to far-flung “liberal” up carrying conservative pro grams. This is precisely what the “lib erals” hope to accomplish. They hope to silence—to censor—those who dare object to the leftwing conservative opposition through the FCC ruling made in July. All good citizens have a stake in preventing this censorship drive from being successful. They must make an appeal to orthodoxy on subjects such as Congress, their reprseentatives in (he U. N., high taxes, trade wi.h Russia, the Cuban problem and organizations, most of which 1 related public issues. The “lib- have big organiations, lawyers,, erals” want to deny to a great and publicists, is a fantastic segment of the Amerian people load. Rather than submit to this | any representation of their views impossible burden, many small i on the broadcast media; they radio stations may have to give I hope to smash much of their Government, to free radio-tele vision stations from the arbi trary ruling that threatens free dom of speech. It will take real effort to stop the censors—but that effort must be made if we are to retain one of our essential rights. „ J YARBOROUGH STUDIO _ j 3 and CAMERA SHOP Corner Musgrme and I’itts Streets Cameras — Films — Photo Finishing News Of Bonds Cross Roads MRS. N. A. SHOUSE Correspondent Shady Grove Home Demon stration Club met Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 for the regular Dec. meeting presided over by Pres. Mrs. James Evans. Devotional was given by Mrs. Bessie John son. During the business session a T.B. Seal was bought by the Club and money was donated to buy two pairs of pajamas for State Park patients. Miss Myrtle Taylor, Home Demonstration agent demonstrated Christmas decorations for doors and gift wrapping. Refreshments were served by Mrs. James Evans. Members of Shady Grove Pres byterian Church enjoyed a family dinner last Sunday following reg ular worship service.. A number of local people at tended the 4-H banquet at Pres byterian College on Friday. They were Mr. and Mrs. Carter Wright and Mrs. Clarence Hunnicutt. were accompanied by Vivian Black, President of Shady Grove Club, Steve Wright; Kathy Berry and Brenda Gibbs. Steve Wright received two awards, one for Home Improvement, and one soil judging contest. The regular meeting of 4-H Club was held Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. Randal Spivey, vice presi dent, presided. Following devo tional and business, Miss Myrtle Taylor demonstrated gift wrap ping for Christmas and Mr. Ben nett gave a lesson on safety in the home at Christmas. Fifteen members were present. It was announced that the Christ mas party would be held Dec. 18 at 7 o’clock at the clubhouse. Mrs. George Franklin and Deby Gregory of Gaffney have returned home after spending some time with Mrs. Carter Wright. Women of the Church of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church will hold their annual Christmas par ty Dec. 14 at t p.m. Mrs. B. W. Cooper, Mrs. J. C. Nabors and Mrs. Felton Crapps were shoppers in Greenville last Mr. and Mrs. Richard John son and family were visitors in the community Friday night. 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