Interview with Paul Gottbrath

Partial Transcript: I'd like to begin the interview by having you tell me- what is your full name and when and where were you born?

Segment Synopsis: Gottbrath discusses his family, education, and career.

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Partial Transcript: Now I wanted to talk to you about this paper.

Segment Synopsis: Gottbrath gives an overview of the newspaper including its editorial policy.

Keywords: Political endorsement; Springfield Sun; Springfield, Kentucky; Washington County

Subjects: Advertising, Newspaper Editorials Newspaper editors--United States Newspaper employees Newspaper reporting Newspaper--Circulation

Partial Transcript: I intervewed the County Judge this morning and he had me believe everything was smooth.

Segment Synopsis: Gottbrath gives an overview of the county including its leading employers.

Keywords: County Judge Executive; Springfield, Kentucky; Washington County

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Partial Transcript: You have a good relationship with the school systems?

Segment Synopsis: Gottbrath discusses issues in the county and how the newspaper covers those issues.

Keywords: Local correspondents; Springfield Sun; Springfield, Kentucky; Washington County

Subjects: Newspaper employees Newspaper reporting Recreation centers Roads--Construction

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

Segment Synopsis: Gottbrath talks about the KPA and other Kentucky editors that he admires.

Keywords: Kentucky Press Association; KPA; Springfield Sun; Springfield, Kentucky; Trotter, George; Washington County

Subjects: Journalism--Societies, etc Newspaper editors--United States

Partial Transcript: Who are the decision makers in the county?

Segment Synopsis: Gottbrath talks about the most influential people and groups in the county.

Keywords: Chamber of Commerce; County Judge Executive; Springfield, Kentucky; Washington County

Subjects: Bankers County clerks