The second General Assembly of the International Press Institute , when distinguished non-journalists gave their view on the press and whether it is gaining or losing influence . Henry Steele Commager , Professor of History , Columbia University , New York , speaking ; and seated left to right : Eljas Erkko , editor of the Helsingin Sanomat , Helsinki ( chairman) ; and two other speakers , Bertrand de Jouvenel , French writer and political scientist ; and Dr Wilhelm Ropke , Professor of Economics , Graduate Institute of International Studies , Geneva . 15 May 1953