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Features "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" editor Julia Wallace, chosen by the "Editor & Publisher" journal as the Editor of the Year for 2005. Professional background in journalism; Strategies used by Wallace in journalism; Achievements; Plans of Wallace for the newspaper in 2005.

Presents news related to newspapers in the U.S. as of January 2003. Information on the decision of the American Society of Newspaper Editors to explore several approaches to increasing the number of minority journalists; Success of the Sunshine Sunday campaign of Florida Society of Newspaper Editors; Death of James M. Hale, former publisher of 'The Kansas City Star.'

Presents some of the latest issues and developments affecting publishers and editors as of March 2000. Includes contempt-of-court charge filed against `Sacramento Valley Mirror' editor Tim Crews for declining to reveal his sources; Libel award received by electric razor tycoon Victor Kiam from British newspaper `The Mirror'; Ohio newspapers' use of more recycled newsprint.

The author reflects on the decision of newspaper publishing companies in the U.S. to eliminate the managing editor (ME) position. He notes the reason why "The Sun-Sentinel" newspaper has eliminated the ME position, which include convenient attrition factor and big salary savings. He states that many editors still believe that a good ME is indispensable and not a luxury.