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“Speaking of the motto of the New York Times, "All the news that's fit to print:" It is hard to think of any group of seven words that have aroused more newspaper controversy.”

Quote by Gerald W. Johnson

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Gerald W. Johnson

Gerald W. Johnson was an outstanding journalist whose career spanned much of the 20th century. His reporting covered a wide range of topics including politics, society, and culture, making significant contributions to the development of the journalism industry. more

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