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a | eet ee OE Biba epi ces pees wh vy ae ng! aS Pe) cy rn ! Nie | QQ | Jal Mtterpectes me a July 21, 1960. paiak Dear Mr Hoovers ° Enclosed is a copy of a letter which I am. sending to some of the influential newspapers regarding their coverege and presentation of news about the U2 trial of Powers, Zs there any way in which you could consistently cooperate in line with the suggestions in the letter? Could you contribute information of Sensational interest to take Over some of the headlines on August 17 and the remaining days of the trial? Seay The greatest weakness in our defense is the runaway free press, It overplays the Commnist propaganda ad underplays and even omits news and facts favorable £5 Ae TePeeopldeyod elasie BEEBE. PF Bote does unfortu: nate because of its impact on world opinion, If only we could capture some of the headlines during the Powers trial, i would be a great scoop for the Free World, ’ g » 5 WwW Cos C Joue es fils Mr, J, Edgar Hoover Director Fst, Department of Justice / SRA ORMATION CONTAINED: _ wee IS Acs GSULABS 7 | Sn @ fos- VIZ4b- 1” ; we a fi ace 198 us . 2R