Dunbar commentary. 1948-05-21
The first part of this recording is a 'Dunbar commentary' where Dr. Willis Dunbar discusses diplomacy and the importance of unbiased news and the role radio may play in informing the public of decisions in foreign policy. He argues that newspaper favors sensational stories that may overshadow important political developments, and proposes weekly radio programs highlighting such news stories. In the second part of this disc, Dunbar shares his thoughts on the war in Palestine. He summarizes latest developments in the battle for Jerusalem, the conditions that led to the current conflicts, and speculates on how relations with Arab nations may change for Great Britain and the United States.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date Published
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1948-05-21
- Broadcasters
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WKZO (Radio station : Kalamazoo, Mich.)
- Subjects
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Israel-Arab War (1948-1949)
Diplomacy
Diplomatic relations
Journalism--Objectivity
Radio journalism
Sensationalism in journalism
Arab countries
Great Britain
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
Commentaries
Radio programs
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:06:55
- Venue Note
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Broadcast 1948 May 21
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 45025
- Catalog Record
- https://catalog.lib.msu.edu/Record/folio.in00006784557
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