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[frisco] Wren vs. Patterson—Does The Word “Poontang” Belong In A Family Newspaper?
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in EsotericaIn this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite San Francisco stories—the kind that lives right at the intersection of journalism, mischief, and outright audacity. It centers on two unforgettable characters from the San Francisco Examiner: the hard-driving, razor-sharp editor Bill Wren, and the wildly charismatic columnist Bob Patterson—better known to readers as Freddie…
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