Evening star., 1946-11-24

Generally speaking, there are no
longer resident censors on fully
licensed papers in the American and
British zones, while there is some
sort of censorship prior to publica-
tion in the French and Russian
zones
Austria-No military censorship
as such, although correspondents
are requested to file copies of their
dispatches, and the domestic press
is no longer censored. There is no
access to news in the Russian zone.
Italy-No censorship Of outgoing
news, no restrictions on opinions
expressed by the domestic press ex-
cept those favoring fascisrn, and no
control of incoming news except by
the. Allied powers in Venezia Giulia.
Japanese Press Watched.
Japan-No direct censorship on
foreign correspondents although
military security considerations
sometimes have been emphasized.
japanese government officials oc-
casicnally complain politely about
outgoing dispatches. Allied author
tiles watch the domestic press.
K0rea-No censorship of foreign
or domestic news, although three
newspapers were suspended for pub
fishing articles the military consid-
cred melting"
China-No censorship and the
Chinese press is theoretically free,
although most newspapers are
owned by political factions and han
die news accordingly.
Siam-Complete censorship since
the mysterious death last June of
King Amanda Mahidol
Egypt-No censorship OF outgoing
dispatches. The domestic press is
somewhat restricted, each paper
having to obtain a license to publish,
and q law forbids publication of
news compromising the security Of
the state and constituting lese
majeste ltreason against the SOW
ereign).
Iraq-Some unofficial censorship
of both cable and mail dispatches.
About half the country's newspapers
were suspended for q campaign
against censorship.
Iran-Outgoing news not censored,
but correspondents frequently re-
ceive suggestions from the Ministry
Of Propaganda. Local papers ex-
tremeiy cautious about criticizing
the government.
Turkey-No barriers to outgoing
or incoming news. Turkish editors
are hampered by a press code which
forbids them to Offend the dignity"
of governmental leaders or disturb
public tranquility.
Palestine-Normally no direct or
indirect censorship of outgoing dis
patches, except for delays in trans
mission just Before large-scale Brit
ish military operations. Local pa
pefs are censored for specific sub
jects.
Saudi Arabia-No censorship of
foreign correspondents. There are
only two weekly newspapers, oper-
ating under the permission Of the
King and published by Government
officials.
Trans-Jordan - No censorship of
outgoing cables. The Government
has stock in the country's four news
papers.
Argentina Doles Newsprint.
In Latin America as a whole, the
press enjoys considerable freedom
except under unusual conditions:
1t may be said that there is no
real censorship and that. domestic
papers are free in Mexico, Cuba.
Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia,
Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica,
Honduras and Panama.
Argentina Theoretically, there Is
no censorship, and the domestic
press is supposed to be free. Only
recently President Peron'S Minister
of Labor forced all Buenos Aires
and provincial papers to shut down
for one day to give newsboys and
vendors holiday. Eight more such
enforced holidays have been ordered
before the end of the year. Banks
have been ordered to withhold fur
ther credit from the newspaper
Critica, which criticized member
Of the Peron administration. La
Do1oV, ayn%ta,. p,Iny,nc Airoc va y,oy-
has been subjected to arrests Of de-
livery truck drivers on charges of
speeding and numerous other minor
infractions, in addition to being de-
MED newsprint. The Government
expropriates 10 per cent Of ell in
coming newsprint, paying the own
ers for it and making it available
to papers unable to purchase it
abroad.
Venezuela Censorship limited to
delay in transmitting foreign COR
respondents dispatches concerning
politics or public unrest. No bar
riers on incoming news,
Colombia - Government oficials
deny there Is censorship, but a gov
eminent representative in the cable
office has deleted portions Of out
going dispatches deemed objection
able.
Ecuador Censorship is imposed
on outgoing news only in times Of
political crises.
EI Salvador There Is a definite
censorship, although Of q routine
nature except during crises, on OUT
going cables but not on mail.
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