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C7191-1
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- 1938-04-15 (Creation)
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Some of the 136 issues of "Family News," written and illustrated by 14 year old news hound Neil Meany. The newspaper reports on the everyday life of his family of seven. Neil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Meany of 3610 Fawcett Ave. He has written, edited, illustrated and published the "Family News" for 2 1/2 years, one issue per week. The front page always covers the most important story, whether national or family news. The back page is covered by original cartoon strips and page three is devoted to the "Antix of the Meany Family," a cartoon of one chosen family member. The paper has a readership of 7 and a total circulation of 1. It sells for 6 cents, paid to Neil each Friday by his father. (T. Times 4/20/1938, pg. 20)
Meany, Neil---Associated objects; Newspapers; Journalism;