Interview with William Blakeman

Partial Transcript: The following is an unrehearsed taped interview with...

Segment Synopsis: Mr. Blakeman discusses his family history and education, his children, and how he got into journalism.

Keywords: Family History, Education

Subjects:

Partial Transcript: Um, the name of your paper is the Winchester Sun.

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman gives and overview of the Winchester Sun. He discusses its history and current state.

Keywords: Clark County; Winchester Sun; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper American newspapers--Ownership Newspaper employees Newspaper layout and typography Newspaper--Circulation

Partial Transcript: what kind of news do you print?

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman talks about various aspects of reporting including their editorial policy.

Keywords: Anonymous letters; Clark County; Political endorsements; Winchester Sun; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: Editorials Newspaper reporting Newspaper--Circulation School boards

Partial Transcript: Who actually owns the newspaper?

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman discusses the benefits of being a community paper that is locally owned.

Keywords: Clark County; Winchester Sun; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: American newspapers--Ownership Newspaper employees Newspaper reporting

Partial Transcript: How do you see Clark County today?

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman gives an overview of Clark County including a summary of industry.

Keywords: Clark County; County Judge Executive; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: County government Roads--Construction

Partial Transcript: Do you belong to the Kentucky Press Association?

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman talks about the benefits of belonging to the Kentucky Press Association.

Keywords: Kentucky Press Association; Winchester Sun

Subjects: Journalsim--Societies, etc

Partial Transcript: I think you'll have to go along with me, at least you hope that you are part of the decision making process in this county.

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman discusses the political elite of Clark County.

Keywords: Clark County; County Judge Executive; Winchester Sun; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: Lawyers Mayors

Partial Transcript: I think the newspaper, by and large, does its job.

Segment Synopsis: Blakeman explains who delivers the paper to different parts of the county.

Keywords: Clark County; Newspaper delivery; Winchester Sun; Winchester, Kentucky

Subjects: Newspaper employees