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| Letter about Linda Rosas Townson |
San Diego Union Tribune
Letters 10/21/04
"This is in response to "An
important story found way into
print," a letter by Lisa
Shannon-Torgerson on Sept.
30:
"She mentioned that a
community newspaper should
be unbiased. I couldn't agree
more, but her insinuation that
Linda R. Townson, publisher
of The Star News, is biased
in any way stems from her
personal bias, that her fiancé,
Michael Burgess (which she
failed to mention), was let go
from the newspaper.
"Townson might not have a
background in journalism but
her 17-year record in
publishing speaks for itself.
"By the way, I work for The
East County Californian and
The Alpine Sun, sister papers
of The Star News, and am
also Linda Townson's niece.
So, yes, I am very biased, but
at least I am honest enough to
admit it."
SHAVONE OWENS
Chula Vista
Letters 10/21/04
"This is in response to "An
important story found way into
print," a letter by Lisa
Shannon-Torgerson on Sept.
30:
"She mentioned that a
community newspaper should
be unbiased. I couldn't agree
more, but her insinuation that
Linda R. Townson, publisher
of The Star News, is biased
in any way stems from her
personal bias, that her fiancé,
Michael Burgess (which she
failed to mention), was let go
from the newspaper.
"Townson might not have a
background in journalism but
her 17-year record in
publishing speaks for itself.
"By the way, I work for The
East County Californian and
The Alpine Sun, sister papers
of The Star News, and am
also Linda Townson's niece.
So, yes, I am very biased, but
at least I am honest enough to
admit it."
SHAVONE OWENS
Chula Vista
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