Chron copy editors called out on corrections page
From time to time, we've seen errors in the Chronicle that we've suspected of being introduced by editors, something we've had confirmed more than once by reporters.
Some of those reporters must be getting pretty tired of the editing problems, if this correction from earlier in the week is any indicator:
Former President Bush did not attend Tuesday's memorial service for Lloyd Bentsen. Because of an editing error, a story on Page A1 Wednesday contained incorrect information.
The Rev. Harry Adamson was an associate pastor at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church from 1969 to 1991. Because of an editing error, a news obituary on Page B7 in Wednesday's City & State section misstated how long Adamson served in that position.
Pearland resident Mary Lynn Fernau came up with the concept of attaching identification tags to children's shoes in case they become separated from their parents during a hurricane. Because of an editing error, a story on Page B2 in Wednesday's City & State section incorrectly stated that Fernau invented the shoe identification tags.
Perhaps the Chronicle should turn to the medical profession for helpful advice to its errant line editors: Do no harm (to reporters' copy)!
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 06/03/06 03:03 PM | Houston Chronicle | Technorati | Sphere | Comments (1)
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