Special points of interest:

To quote a 1951 editorial written by Malloch, “The primary advantage of National Federation of Press Women is the convention where members have an opportunity of talking over their problems and of listening to stimulating speakers.”

Malloch was wise beyond her vision of the alliance of women writers which took on its form in NFPW. Originally started when IWPA sought getting copyright legislation through Congress, Malloch recognized the benefits and strength women would attain through membership of the larger organization including the professional recognition brought from the national contest.

Malloch went on to state that with the exception of “two occasions when IWPA entertained National, I believe not more than a handful of members have attended National convention.” She was of the belief members were “missing much that the NFPW can give them.” She acknowledged by not taking full advantage of the opportunity to attend conference members missed out on the many new ideas that could be gleaned from the organization’s programs and publication, as well as the publicity, prestige and experience members would attain volunteering at a conference.