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Miller recounts Chicago move to become a reporter
In a luncheon reminiscence Miller recalls quitting the city editor post at The Poudnk Blacker to seek work in Chicago. He details meeting Sherman of the Tribune, the “space men” room, and the $6 per column payoff, then his 30 days in the room before Keeley assigned a Republican primary story in the North Side.
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