Interview with W.M. Ellison

Partial Transcript: Could you give me a little personal background about yourself?

Segment Synopsis: Ellison discusses his family and education.

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Subjects: Newspaper editors--United States

Partial Transcript: What do you think of the power of the press?

Segment Synopsis: Ellison discusses how much power he feels the newspaper business has.

Keywords: Louisville Courier Journal; Louisville, Kentucky

Subjects: American newspapers--Ownership Newspaper reporting

Partial Transcript: I think typically, the Courier Journal has been more liberal.

Segment Synopsis: Ellison discusses the newspaper's reporting policies, their target audience, and how reporting can effect advertising revenue.

Keywords: Louisville Courier Journal; Louisville, Kentucky

Subjects: Advertising, Newspapers Editorials Newspaper reporting

Partial Transcript: In many cases, people rage and argue against the newspaper very much as they rage and argue against members of their families.

Segment Synopsis: Ellison discusses the influence and role of newspapers in the community.

Keywords: Louisville Courier Journal; Louisville, Kentucky; Role of newspapers

Subjects: Newspaper reporting