Monday, March 9, 2009

Summary and broadcast leads

Example #1- Baltimore Sun

Print Lead: The vice president of Baltimore's NAAP chapter said yesterday during a rally for taxicab drivers that his reputation has been damaged after police arrested him, claiming to have found drugs in his car.

Broadcast Lead: Baltimore's NAACP chapter president claims that he was targeted after police found marijuana and heroin in his vehicle.

Example #2-Baltimore Sun

Print Lead: "Police have released the name of a 33-year-old woman who was killed in a fiery crash that injured her young daughter in Glen Burnie this morning, authorities said."

Broadcast Lead: The name of a 33-year old women was released, who was killed in a fiery crash that injured her daughter in Gken Burnie.

Example #3-Washington Post

Print Lead: "President Obama today launched a drive to curb wasteful spending on government contracts, introducing reforms that he said would save American taxpayers up to $40 billion a year and help usher in a new era of fiscal responsibility. "

Broadcast Lead: $40 billion in tax dollars will be saved by American taxpayers with Obama's plan towards financial responsibility.

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