Evening star., 1949-02-01

graphcd from Miami: Il was trul,
sorry when I learned today of tn,
death of Fleming Newbold. He wa!
one whom we always held In higf
regard and esteem"
Joseph E. Davies, former Am.
bassador to Russia, wired: Wa!
inexpressively shocked and grievee
to hear of Fleming Newbold's pass
ing on. He was one Of the fines
men I have known"
Breckenridge Long, former Assist.
ant Secretary of State, wired -
am truly distressed to learn of thu
death of Fleming Newbold and sene
expression of deepest sympathy"
Mauricio Nabucco, Brazilian Am.
bassador, wired: Please accept my
deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr.
Fleming Newbold."
Others Pay Tribute.
Jouett Shouse. former chairman
Of the Democratic National Execu-
tive Committee: THE death Of
Fleming Newbold is a terrific loss tc
The Star, to the Washington CON-
munity and to many friends who
held him in high esteem and affec-
ton"
Jesse H. Jones, former Secretary
of Commerce and publisher Of the
Houston Chronicle, was among the
many newspapermen who voicee
their sympathy. He wired: MY
associates and I extend to you our
heartfelt sympathy in the passing
Of Mr.. Newbold"
Other newspapermen who sent
messages were:
Kent Cooper. executive director OF
the Associated Press: Fleming
Newbold was competent news
paper publisher. Constructive In his
ideas and withal a friendly man
He was known to hundreds Of mem
bers Of the Associated Press and
admired by them. He will bt
missed" .-. -as,--
United Press Sends Message.
Leroy Keller, United Press: Sin
cerely regret the passing Aof Mr.
Newbold. His many admirers In
United Press join In expressing
sympathy"
Eugene Meyer, chairman Of the
board Of the Washington Post: Am
deeply moved by Fleming Newbold's
sudden death. The Evening Star
and the City Of Washington as well
rs his immediate relatives have suf-
fered a great loss
Edwin s. Friendly. vice president
and general manager OF the New
York Sun: MY deepest sympathy
on the passing of a loyal friend
of long standing, Fleming Newbold
He played a great part in news
paper publishing for a number o.
years and gave unselfshly of him
self toward the betterment of al
newspapers"
Arthur Hays Sulzberger, presi'
dent and publisher of the New Yori
Times: Am terribly distressed u
learn Of Fleming Newbold's death
Please be assured Of my deepes
sympathy"
Trade Paper Comments.
Robert q. Brown, Editor and Pub
Usher: Sincere sympathy on los
Of Fleming Newbold. His sudder
death has been a shock to ths
Editor and Publisher staff"
Irwin Maier, publisher OF thu
Milwaukee Journal: Regret ex
ceedingly to learn Of death o
Fleming Newbold. I have alway
counted on him as a good frient
and have respected him as one o
the outstanding leaders IN the news
paper field"
Edward H. Butler, editor ant
publisher of the Buffalo Evening
News: II am greatly grieved a
learning of the passing Of m,
friend OF many years, Fleming
Newbold."
James G. stahlman, publisher o
the Nashville CTennD Banner
Fleming Newbold was my long
time friend and co-worker, whom
always found most cordial ant
helpful in every relationship. Hi
service to American journalism ha!
been great and for this he will b'
long remembered"
Speaks for Publishers.
Cranston williams of the Ameri.
can Newspaper Publishers Associa-
ton wired: The passing of Fleming
Newbold leaves a great void in thu
ranks of far-seeing, vigorous pub
fishing. He was my good friend.
Cola G. Parker, president of Kim
berly Clark Corp, also sent mes
sage of sympathy: The news o
Mr. Newbold's death which reached
me a little while ago came as {
very great shock. Over the year!
of my acquaintance and contac
with him I came to have not only
a very high regard but a deel
affection for him. For myself ant
our officers and directors I extent
our great sympathy"
Claude H. Woodward, director o
the Better Business Bureau Of Wash
ington, wrote:
Mr.. Newbold believed thorough.
In the principles of the Better Busi
ness Bureau, and we had constan
evidence of his interest. On man,
occasions we sought his advice
which was freely given. We hav
lost a valued friend. The news
paper profession and our communit.
have suffered a severe loss.
Ralph L. Goldsmith, vice presi
dent and general manager Of tans
burgh e. Bro, wrote: 'I was shocke'
to read of the passing of our goo'
friead, Fleming Newbold, especiall
as was not aware of the existenc
of any condition of jeopardy. w
recognize the loss sustained by hi
family and all OF Washington
citizens who knew him and respect
ed him for his high integrity an
his ability"