The reporter is the daily prisoner of clocked facts. On all working days, he is expected to do his best in one swift swipe at each story. (Jim Bishop)

The reporter is the daily prisoner of clocked facts. On all working days, he is expected to do his best in one swift swipe at each story.

Jim Bishop

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