# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1944_S369
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' ACTION

_,. WHEREAS, It is becoming increasingly important that the work
the Church be. kept before the public in a favorable light; and

-Wuersas, We feel that the present time is a propitious one for
the establishment of a public relations service; and

' WHEREAS, We understand the Praesidium has this matter on its
rogram for study at the present time; and

Wuereas, Your Committee feels that the time and testimony

down the basic requirements, rules, and regulations for such a
department; therefore be it

~ Resolved

1. That the Praesidium in conjunction with the Board of Direc-
tors be instructed, and are hereby instructed and empowered, to
cause a survey to be made to determine the exact requirements,

location, and personnel of a public relations service for our Church;

2. That the-Praesidium in conjunction with the Board of Direc-
tors be instructed, and are hereby instructed and empowered, to
‘effect the establishment of such a service when expedient.

A “Daily Journal’ During Convention
‘ (Memorial 1016)

We understand that at the synodical conventions of 1938 and
1941 there was issued a daily bulletin. This bulletin undoubtedly
served a worth-while purpose in that it gave to the delegates
valuable information, particularly the language of some of the re-
- ports made by convention’ committees. We believe that the use-
fulness of this daily bulletin can be increased by making it more

resolutions:
Resolved, ‘That a daily journal be published during the ses-
_.sions of Synod’s Conventions; and be it further
Resolved, That the daily journal be under the immediate
editorship of the Secretary of Synod; and be it further
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‘Miscellaneous Matters ‘ 869 _

available to it during this convention would not qualify it to set

complete and inclusive. We therefore propose the following

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