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Whitaker's greatest love in life was traveling by train. He accumulated 2.7 million miles of such travel during his lifetime, and wrote extensively about his trips under the pen name "E. M. Frimbo," often in collaboration with the staff writer Tony Hiss. He put his knowledge of trains to good use
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department and acted as chief proofreader at the copy desk. Eventually he rose to the level of editor, and took on many duties. He covered college football from 1937 until 1968, signing the pieces "J.W.L." because an editor reportedly liked the look of the letters together. He was also a major
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checking bridal announcements for hoaxes placed by jilted suitors while also selling advertising for a trade magazine.
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