| Show CHAPTER THIRTEEN UPAFunctions -Then And Now The newly-created Utah Press Association lost little time in addressing objectives envisioned by its incorporators -aims outlined in its Constitution by this partial list Promote closer fellowship among the newspaper fraternity of the state Acquirebetter acquaintance with the resources and the people of Utah Foster promote and encourage worthy civic enterprises and charities Cooperate with State and Federal governments to promote the general welfare of the people of Utah Foster high ethical standards in the publishing of the newspapers of members Acquaint the members with the latest advancements in newspaper publishing Keep members advised of all government and state regulations which affect newspaper publishing Foster and advance at all times freedom of the press and freedom of speech taking any action the membership to guarantee such freedoms Compile for tion and statistics in regard to the various ing the association and 10 Assist members deems appropriate members informaproblems confrontin the acquisition of public good will Perhaps inlater day veteran newsman Abe Gibson whose six-decade career included publishing Nephi and Pleasant Grove papers offered an adequate but brief description of the associationpurpose The education and betterment of the newspapers Meeting agendas in UPAearly history included such topics as the need for revision of libel laws reacting asgroup to unfair criticism of newspapers legal notices and the laws pertaining thereto and presentingunited front and working together in matters pertaining to the good of the country The libel matter was introduced by President Littlefield to prevent irresponsible persons from holding up 243 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
