Evening star., 1932-01-12

Richard " Oulahan, newspaper re-
porter Is dead, but he has left record
of distinction behind him that has
called forth a sincere and widespread
tribute from his associates Of the Fourth
Estate.
with deep regret and keen sense
of public as we'll as personal loss, the
Times records the death of the able
journalist and courteous gentleman who
had been its chief correspondent in
Washington since 1872" says the New
York Times, and it notes that ''for more
than 40 years Richard Victor Oulahan
chronicled and interpreted for leading
newspapers and news-gathering organ1-
cations the work of American statesmen
and public officials at the National Cap
ital." This newspaper says Of his work
Whatever he undertook he did well.
a full life. His Irish ancestry bestowed
upon him the gift of facile and grace
full expression. His thirst for exact in
formation and his indefatigable indus
try in obtaining it from original sources
rounded out journalistic equipment
unusually complete. He was living
compendium of American political his
tory and precedent"
"It is of interest to know that as a
young man just beginning his newspaper
career Dick Oulahan came to Roanake
and cast in his lot with one of the
earlier papers published in the citys in
fancy" says the Roanoke Times, which
records that 'he remained here only a
few months, however, returning to
Washington and joining the United
Press bureau there. In 1912 he became
head of the New York Times Washing
ton bureau and continued in that posi-
ton until his death, filling it with rare
dignity and marked ability" The Roa-
noke World-News also pays tribute,
showing that there are times when a
prophet has honor in his own country,
as it says: He will be missed by the
great newspaper he has helped to build,
by the correspondents at Washington,
who regarded him as their dean, and
to an even larger extent by readers
throughout the country, who have been
aided by his efforts in getting g. clear
picture Of men and events"
"A man Of strong personality, he
loved and lived his profession, had the
full confidence of every one in official
life; confidence he never violated"
says the Scranton Times, recalling also
that Notwithstanding his eminence in
generally, he preferred to be known as
a reporter" The Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin declares that Mr.. Oulahan was
inspired by high ideals Of newspaper
service. He comprehended the full
measure of the requirements for that
service and the obligations it involved .
The Houston Chronicle, speaking of
the fact that America has seen in re-
cent years deliberate attempts on the
part of oramatiStS and scenario writer's
to create the impression that the news
paper man is utterly lacking in ideals"
declares that "the life and attainments
of Richard V. Oulahan give the lie to
that distorted picture"
In the estimation of the Lynchburg
News, Dick Oulahan was accurate,
reliable, courteous, hard working, with
knowledge Of what is and what is not
news, and able to get it and, having
got 1t, to write with facility and with
charm. Mr.. Oulahan stood at the fore
front OF Washington correspondents.
He was respected by statesmen and
the confidant OF Presidents. He was
one OF those who honor the profession
and would have honored any profess
sion. His loss Is public loss" con-
cludes the News. AS the Buffalo Eve
ming News says: "The life of Mr.
Oulahan was marked throughout by
devotion to the best traditions of jour-
nalism. In his particular field he rem
dered fine service to the Nation" To
the GAINESVILLE Daily Gazette Richard
Oulahan was the most notable figure
In Washington journalism in a CEN
tury. OF the Fourth Estate. DICK
Oulahan was the chiefest in America"
The Rochester Times Union is i'm
pressed by the fact that "his writing
was unprejudiced. recording that he
presented his subjects In a most at
tractive and interesting manner, but
always xteh- fairness snd eAndce,"