Vol. 6, No. 1 (fall 1984)

 

Fred Fedler, Susan McKinney and Phillip Taylor, “Study Reveals Flaws in Newspaper Call-In Poll,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 3-13.

 

Carl Sessions Stepp, “Redefining the News Service: An Analysis of Change at United Press International,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 14-21.

 

George E. Stevens, “Legal Jurisdiction over Publishers: Implications of Keeton and Calder,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 22-29.

 

Ned Browning, Don Grierson and Herbert H. Howard, “Effects of Conglomerate Takeover on a Newspaper’s Coverage of the Knoxville World’s Fair: A Case Study,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 30-38.

 

Conrad J. Storad, “Who are the Metropolitan Daily Newspaper Science Journalists, And How Do They Work?” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 39-48.

 

Frederick Fico, “News Coverage of Part-time and Full-time Legislatures,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 49-57.

 

Book Reviews

 

John Lee, review of American Newspaper Journalists, 1926-1950, ed. Perry Ashley, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 58.

 

Gerald Stone, review of Death in the Afternoon: America’s Newspaper Giants Struggle for Survival, by Peter Benjaminson, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 58-60.

 

James Featherston, review of Wits and Sages, by Neil A. Grauer, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 60-61.

 

Bill Wedo, review of Superstition and the Press, by Curtis D. MacDougall, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 61.

 

Mark Eyerly, review of Raising Hell: How the Center for Investigative Reporting Gets the Story, by David Weir and Dan Noyes, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 1 (fall 1984): 61-63.

 

Vol. 6, No. 2 (winter 1985)

 

Gary Kebbel, “Strength of Political Activity in Predicting Newspaper Use,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 1-7.

 

Robert O. Wyatt and Jack B. Haskins, “Book Reviewing Priorities in the American Press: A Survey,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 8/18.

 

Daniel Riffe, “Newsgathering Climate and News Borrowing Abroad,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 19-29.

 

Rita Wolf and Gerald L. Grotta, “Images: A Question of Readership,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 30-36.

 

James H. Thomas, “Legitimacy of Punitive Damages in Media Libel Cases,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 37-49.

 

John A. Ledingham and Lynne Masel-Walters, “Written on the Wind: The Media and Hurricane Alicia,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 50-58.

 

Alf Pratte, “Commentary: Getting Beyond the Broadcast Deregulation Marketplace,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 59-65.

 

Book Reviews

 

Joyce Morrison, review of Press Watch: A Provocative Look at How Newspapers Report the News, by David Shaw, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 2 (winter 1985): 66-67.

 

Vol. 6, No. 3 (spring 1985)

 

Glenn Gamst, “Survival Analysis: A New Way to Predict Subscription Order Retention,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 1-12.

 

Richard E. Labunski and John V. Pavlik, “The Legal Environment of Investigative Reporters: A Pilot Study,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 13-19.

 

Wayne M. Towers, “Weekday and Sunday Readership Seen through Uses and Gratifications,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 20-32.

 

Dianne Lynne Cherry, “Newspaper People’s ‘Significant Others’: Ethics as a Function of Reference Groups,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 33-46.

 

Fred F. Endres, “Influences on the Ethical Socialization of U.S. Newspaper Journalists,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 47-56.

 

W.I. Romanow, W.D. Soderlund, R.H. Wagenberg and E.D. Briggs, “Letters to the Editor in a Canadian Federal Election: Hard News Editors’ Cues and Readers’ Views,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 57-68.

 

Carroll J. Glynn, “Science Reporters and Their Editors Judge ‘Sensationalism,’ ” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 69-74.

 

Book Reviews

 

John D. Molloy, review of The Battle for Public Opinion: The President, the Press and the Polls during Watergate, by Gladys E. Lang and Kurt Lang, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 75.

 

Fred D. Behringer, review of The Responsibilities of Journalism, ed. Robert Schmul, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 3 (spring 1985): 76-77.

 

Vol. 6, No. 4 (summer 1985)

 

Lawrence C. Soley and Leonard N. Reid, “What Audience Data Do Newspapers Provide Advertisers?” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 1-7.

 

Laurence B. Lain, “More Evidence on the Needs of Readers,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 8-18.

 

Fred Fedler, Ron F. Smith and Tim Counts, “Voter Uses and Perceptions of Editorial Endorsements,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 19-23.

 

David Bennett, “Editors as Managers: Their Perceived Need for Specialized Training,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 24-36.

 

Tony A*censored*er, Michael B. Salwen and Ronald B. Anderson, “Interpersonal Discussion as a Potential Barrier to Agenda-Setting,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 37-43.

 

Byron St. Dizier, “Reporters’ Use of Confidential Sources, 1974 and 1984: A Comparative Study,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 44-50.

 

Lee Wilkins, “Television and Newspaper Coverage of a Blizzard: Is the Message Helplessness?” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 51-65.

 

Don Sneed, “Commentary: VDTs as Potential Health Hazards – a Critical Analysis,” Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 66-72.

 

Book Reviews

 

Yorgo Pasadeos, review of The Alternative Influence: The Impact of Investigative Reporting Groups on America’s Media, by Philip F. Lawler, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985): 73-74.

 

John D. Molloy, review of The Other Side of the Story, by Jody Powell, Newspaper Research Journal 6, no. 4 (summer 1985):74-75.