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Discusses the National Newspaper Association (NNA) 37th Annual Government Affairs Conference at the White House in Washington, D.C. Description of the buildings of Washington, D.C.; Consideration of President Bill Clinton as a wonderful host; Praise for NNA President Dalton Wright; Account of the author's visit to the Newseum.

Reports on the Northwest Missouri Press Association convention staged by President Beth McPherson and her board in 1998. Role of Missouri Press Association (MPA) in establishing the State Historical Society of Missouri in 1898; Celebration of the Society's centennial Founder's Day with a dinner on february 7, 1998; Importance of the Sunshine Law bill to the people of Missouri.

Presents brief news concerning press in Missouri. Probe of public records access abuses in the September 5, 1998, issue of `Editor & Publisher' magazine; View of Missouri Gaming Commission on bingo advertising; Information on the Convention and Trade Show in Kansas City.

Presents information on retirement and other topics. Discussion on retirement; Services offered by the Missouri Press Association, Inc. (MPA); Details on the 1998 MPA convention plan.

Focuses on the 1998 Missouri Press Association (MPA) convention which will be held in Kansas City, Kansas. Topics to be addressed at the meeting; Highlights of the event; Efforts of the MPA staff to keep costs down for the convention.

Discusses the legislation affecting newspapers that were approved by the General Assembly in Missouri. Sponsors and handlers of the bills; Coverage of the bills; Information on the 132nd Annual Missouri Press Association (MPA).

Points out two events that would be of interest to members of the Missouri Press Association (MPA). State Historical Society of Missouri Founders' Day; MPA and AP Day in Capitol.

Focuses on the appointment of Bill James as the Missouri Press Association Inc. president. Expression of gratitude for his predecessor; Career history; Proposed programs; Issues to be resolved.