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NOVEMBER 20, 2008
40 Years of Saint John News Featured in Book
(Saint John) When Headlines Spoke In Capital Letters is a new history book offering unique slices of Saint John life reported by retired journalist David Williams who worked for Saint John newspapers between 1960 and 1999. Like a scrapbook of actual news reports, When Headlines Spoke in Capital Letters is a fascinating collection of favorite stories, columns, commentary and editorials.
"I was definitely an enthusiast; always fascinated by what I covered, whether at city hall, on the waterfront or in the community," says Williams. "I hope these stories and commentaries reflect that."
The 70-page book is now on sale now at Saint John bookstores for $17.95. Book signings will be held Nov 23-1pm-3pm at Indigo, East Point; and Thursday Nov 27-12pm-2pm at Coles Brunswick Square. To purchase the book online, visit davidwilliamsreports.com.
"It's anything but textbook-dull," says Fred Hazel, retired editor-in-chief of The Telegraph Journal and The Evening Times-Globe. "These stories sing. This collection is not only a delightful read; it's a treasure-trove of memorable Saint John history. This really is the way we were!"
"Short Shrift for Long Locks", an article from 1967, reports on the suspension of four male students from Saint John High School for wearing hair over the ears. "The View from the Bridge" covers the construction of the topical Saint John Harbour Bridge from 80-feet-up, while a 1995 editorial looks at the demolition of the Saint John General Hospital. Several photos show the author interviewing famed politician Robert Stanfield; entertainer Tommy Hunter; Dr. J.A. MacDougall, then mayor of Saint John, and infamous car maker Malcolm Bricklin. Readers will also be intrigued by the timelessness of many reports: from regional amalgamation and city council squabbles, to the lack of women in the church, and strengthening trade links with New England.
In the 1970s, Mr. Williams wrote a regular column on civic affairs called David Williams R-E-P-O-R-T-S. He later worked as city editor, editor of the letters-to-the-editor page and as an editorial writer. For more than 20 years he has written a regular column for the Telegraph-Journal on stamp collecting.
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For more information please contact:
David Williams
506-696-1431
madwill(at)nbnet(dot)nb(dot)ca