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Reading the Observer left him hungry for more

“My grandfather ate the Charlotte Observer. Regularly. The entire paper. I’m not making this up….”

— From “Here’s one way to eat newsprint” by Walter Dellinger (letter to the editor of the Washington Post, April 8)

h/t Michael Hill

 

Author Lew PowellPosted on April 27, 2016Categories Just A BiteTags charlotte observer, walte dellingerLeave a comment on Reading the Observer left him hungry for more
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