Is proof reading a dying art?

Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter

This one was seen in the SGV Tribune and the reader called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible! They put in a correction the next day.

Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says

No, really? Ya think?


Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers

Now, that's being a bit harsh!


Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over

What a guy!


Miners Refuse to Work after Death

Good-for-nothing, lazy jerks


Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant

See if that works any better than spanking!


War Dims Hope for Peace

I can see where it might have that effect!


If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile

Ya don't say!


Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures

Who would have thought!


Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide

Oh, that Scotland Yard...they always catch on quick!


Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges

You mean it's even stronger than duct tape?  


Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge

Hook him up!


New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group

They weren't fat enough?!


Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft

Let's not even go there!


Kids Make Nutritious Snacks

Do they taste like chicken?


Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half

Chainsaw Massacre sequel!


Stimulus grants competitive, except when they're not

No kidding are you sure?


Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors

Don't piss off the big guys!


And the winner is....

Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead

Who'd a thunk it?