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Reminiscences of Two Old News Buddies by Bob Considine
In a nostalgic profile, Bob Considine recalls Bugs Baer and Bud Counihan, noting 161 years of shared laughs in journalism. The piece traces their careers, wartime service, and enduring friendship, with anecdotes from Washington and New York era cartoons, plus reflections on aging and memory.
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