Roy Roberts at a desk
Portrait of Roy Roberts, publisher of the Kansas City Star, seated at desk reading a newspaper.
Publishers and publishing
Roy A. Roberts Drawing
Portrait of Roy A. Roberts, publisher of the Kansas City Star, as taken from a sketch by Vernon Hampton.
Harry S. Truman announced publication of two new books
Former President Harry S. Truman announced his two new books at a press conference in his office at the Federal Reserve Bank. "Years of Decision", Volume 1 of his memoirs will be published on November 2. The second volume, "Years of Trial and Hope" will be published in early 1956. From: Copied from original photographs loaned to the library by Harry Barth. Originals were returned to Mr. Barth.
Eugene Meyer, publisher of the Washington Post, appearing before Congress
Shown fourth from the left is Eugene Meyer, publisher of the Washington Post, asking Congress to approve further funds for UNRRA (United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Agency) without any restrictions which "would tend to delay or possibly complete obstruct" the organization's work. At far right is House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Sol Bloom of New York. From: Beth Gore.