In the newspaper business, “-30-” is a traditional symbol that marks the end of a story or article. It originated in the early days of telegraphy and print journalism. Here’s a overview :
- Origin: Back in the telegraph era, operators used special codes to indicate the end of a transmission. “30” was one such code meaning “end of message.” Journalists adopted it to signal the end of a news piece.
- Usage: Reporters would type “-30-” at the bottom of their copy so editors knew the article was complete.
- Modern relevance: While it’s largely obsolete in digital journalism, some writers still use it as a nostalgic nod to traditional print practices.
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J. Orlin Grabbe considered himself a newspaper guy after learning the trade at Ambassador College in Pasadena. His publishing style depended on the use of “gutters” ( wide margins ) and controlled white space ( not Steganography) by type justification.
J.O.G also was an excellent researcher with a remarkable attention to detail and prone to citations.
