Saturday, December 28, 2013

Gasp, a deputy faces arson charges

"Linn County man accused of threatening mother, deputy also faces arson charges, police say"

Okay, so I know what the headline writer MEANT to say. But I shouldn't have to read the headline twice, right?

Another example of violating the old guideline for headlines: no more than eight words.

Might I suggest: Man threatens mother, deputy; now faces arson charges

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