North Platte's Keith Blackledge: Lessons from a Community Journalist

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Synopsis
Popular culture glorified newspapers in the 1970s, creating a kind of mythical community newspaperman--like Keith Blackledge, longtime editor of the North Platte Telegraph. In his editorials and columns, he praised, scolded, cajoled, teased and encouraged readers. He provided a civic connection while also, mostly behind the scenes, working to make the town better. Blackledge's story resonates today because it's also about the evolution of newspapers. The editor's career spanned a time when the industry was hit by a tsunami of change, including shrinking circulations and advertising revenues, as well as new technologies altering forever the way news is produced, delivered and consumed. Author Carol Lomicky chronicles the life of this remarkable newspaperman.
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
160 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781439673546
Related ISBNs:
9781467148047
Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Carol Lomicky
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Communication
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
With:
Chuck Salestrom

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