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...widow of a Milwankee publisher has bequeathed a million dollars so that newspapermen, on their leaves of absense, can study at Harvard. She hopes that this will elevate the standards of journalism in the United States. We do, too, but we're afraid that the plan has its drawbacks. For one thing, newspapermen as a class don't get leaves of absence. They either get fired or they take sick and die. For another thing, she has picked the wrong the kind of people to go to Harvard reporters, editorial writers, special writers. Obviously the people who could...
...editors, President Conant announced the novel Nieman Fellowship plan which falls well within the broad provisions of Mrs. Nieman's gift, actually $1,000,000 after taxes had been paid. With the $40,000 income Harvard will set up 15 annual Nieman Fellowships to be awarded to working newspapermen on leave of absence for an academic year (or half year) of Harvard study in any field they choose...
When he came to Morris Ernst who is also counsel for the American Newspaper Guild, the Mayor in his peculiar idiom cried that Lawyer Ernst had "organized newspapermen into Communism." From a Guild reporter in the press section, clear and loud, came one word: "Nuts...
Though the problem of handling the Nieman Bequest has by no means been solved, it must be admitted that Dr. Conant has acted wisely in his decision to award fellowships to newspapermen who have had three years of practical experience. After consultation with leading newspapermen in Boston and elsewhere, Dr. Conant has placed the burden of selection on a small committee who will offer journalists from all over the country the experience of an eight months' study at Harvard...
...carefully selected men there fellowships should provide an opportunity to develop their talents during a period of study. The presence of a small group of practical and experienced newspapermen in residence is sure to enrich the Harvard community. The plan is frankly experimental. The exact path of development cannot now be traced. Since no building is involved and no additions to our staff are required, the scheme is flexible and if found impractical can be modified or indeed abandoned in favor of some other project which may seem more promising. We are, however, embarking on this enterprise with high hopes...