Interview with Jane Willis

Partial Transcript: The next thing I'd like you to do is give me a little parental background.

Segment Synopsis: Willis discusses her family and education.

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Partial Transcript: My father bought this paper in 1934.

Segment Synopsis: Willis gives an overview of the newspaper, including its history and current circulation numbers.

Keywords: Duncan, D.M.; Fiscal courts; Meade County Messenger

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper Newspaper presses Newspaper reporting Newspaper--Circulation School boards Women newspaper editors--United States

Partial Transcript: What about the school board thing and fiscal court?

Segment Synopsis: Willis discusses political issues and how the newspaper handles them.

Keywords: Fiscal courts; Meade County Messenger; Political endorsement

Subjects: County governments Mayors Newspaper reporting Political campaigns School building School consolidation

Partial Transcript: Do you consider that you have an editorial policy?

Segment Synopsis: Willis discusses the paper's editorial policy.

Keywords: Meade County Messenger

Subjects: Editorials Newspaper reporting Women newspaper editors--United States

Partial Transcript: Who are, right now, the biggest employers in the county.

Segment Synopsis: Willis gives an overview of Meade County including the largest employers.

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Subjects: County school systems

Partial Transcript: Do you belong to the Kentucky Press Association?

Segment Synopsis: Willis talks about the benefits of belonging to the K.P.A.

Keywords: Kentucky Press Association; KPA; Meade County Messenger

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper Journalism--Societies, etc

Partial Transcript: Do you forsee anything in the next twelve months either for the county or for you personally, an issue arising that will arouse your interests?

Segment Synopsis: Willis explains why she is so passionate about the need for building codes.

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Subjects: Building codes Fire department

Partial Transcript: Who are you going to support for president?

Segment Synopsis: Willis explains why she supports President Carter.

Keywords: Political endorsement; President Carter

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