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Russell Baker

Newspaper people, once celebrated as founts of ribald humor and uncouth fun, have of late lost all their gaiety, and small wonder.

Russell Baker

Humor

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Russell Baker is saying that journalists, who used to be known for their bold and lively sense of humor, have recently become much less cheerful. This change is understandable given the challenges or pressures they now face, which have taken away their previous lightheartedness.

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