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 impor...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Corporate Author: WKZO (Radio station : Kalamazoo, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Dunbar, Willis Frederick, 1902-1970 (Host)
Language:English
Series:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Subjects:
Diplomacy.
Journalism > Objectivity.
Diplomacy > Press coverage.
Radio journalism.
Sensationalism in journalism.
Israel-Arab War, 1948-1949.
United States > Foreign relations > Arab countries.
Arab countries > Foreign relations > United States.
Great Britain > Foreign relations > Arab countries.
Arab countries > Foreign relations > Great Britain.
Radio commentaries.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Genre:
Radio commentaries.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 audio file (6 min., 55 sec.))
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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Summary:
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.
Note:Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Originally broadcast on WKZO Radio.
Call Number:Voice 45025
Playing Time:00:06:55
Event Details:
Broadcast 1948 May 21