Vol 12, Iss.
Corporate Life Is Harsh.
The Online Forums Volume 12, Issue 9. You might think so, judging by the media response to the resignation of Jay T. Harris, publisher of the San Jose Mercury News. I was worried that in Knight Ridder a greater priority was being given to the business aspects of the enterprise rather than to fulfilling our public trust. A standing ovation ensued. Indeed, Harris's courageous statement highlights the squeeze put on newspapers all over the country by their corporate owners.