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Professor and veteran newsman reflects on evolution of journalistic ethics

Abstract:
During the Christmas season in the 1950s and 60s, Phil Record, who was working the crime beat for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram at the time, would receive a bottle of Wild Turkey Bourbon from the funeral homes that operated the emergency ambulances.

Funeral home operators would thank Record for mentioning their establishments in crime stories as they offered a liquid token of their appreciation....

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