| Show CHAPTER TWENTY ONE Papers As Seen By ProAnd Others While newspaper people in all areas of the globe Utahns included write extensively about others they only occasional1y put thoughts on paper about the profession in which they engage Certainly one of the most meaningful such expressions was written by Walter Williams Dean of the University of MissouriSchool of Journalism and its founder Coincidental1y he was also president of National Editorial Association now National Newspaper Association in 1893 the year in which Utah Press Association began During his long career which eventually saw him become President of the University of Missouri from 1931 until 1935 Dean Williams developed what he titled The Journalist Creed written in such terms that many have likened it to Scriptural passage As evidence of that when UPA dedicated its re-designed Newspaper Hall of Fame display in the state capitol on May 16 1991 those who planned the program were faced with dilemma It was no longer proper court decisions had ruled to pray in public buildings Yet it was feltprayer would be fitting as part of the dedication ceremony Dean Williams masterpiece it was decided was most appropriate and John Jack Gallivan Publisher-Emeritus of the Salt Lake Tribune was asked to deliver it He prefaced the reading by pointing out that its style was somewhat similar toprayer yet it was technically not scriptural and therefore was suitable On humorous note Gallivan then told of the man heoverheard saying swear to God m an atheist The text of The JournalistCreed believe in the profession of journalism believe that the public journal ispublic trust that all connected with it are to Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
