"Perhaps, the other party's appointment to meet at Club 21 is a hint in itself."

Roy Howard looked at Colin, who looked calm in front of him, and couldn't help but think to himself.

Although Roosevelt has not officially taken office yet, and most of the outside world's evaluations of him are cowardly, believing that he will be the weakest among all previous U.S. presidents.

However, judging from Roosevelt's experience as governor of New York, Roy Howard did not think that the other party was a coward.

During his term as governor of New York, one of Roosevelt's most important tasks was to target monopolies in the United States, which was one of the reasons why capitalist groups disliked him.

During the election, these capitalist groups have been inciting the media to create rumors that Roosevelt's coming to power will destroy the American economy.

However, as his opponent, Hoover failed to live up to expectations and gave up the presidential throne to his opponent.

Newspapers owned by the Scripps-Howard Group have also participated in the media war during the presidential election.

The existence of newspaper groups is itself a symbol of monopoly.

It breaks the one-city-one-newspaper situation and enables it to own media in two or more cities.

For example, the Scripps-Howard newspaper group controls newspapers all over the country. Although most newspapers and periodicals are second-rate, they also firmly control the direction of the media, especially among the middle and lower classes. Scripps

The newspapers published by Puss-Howard Newspaper Group have great influence.

During the election period, most of the Scripps-Howard newspapers were dominated by Hoover's political views.

Although a few two or three companies expressed support for Roosevelt, they were only out of balance considerations.

The results of the election came out, and Hoover was defeated miserably.

The Scripps-Howard newspaper group has also undoubtedly been affected. They need to have a channel to speak to the new president to avoid becoming a victim of political struggle.

This is why Roy Howard came as requested.

He needed to express some positions through the relationship between Colin and Roosevelt.

Compared with the survival of the Scripps-Howard newspaper group, whether or not the World Journal is acquired is not that important.

Even without the "World Journal", the Scripps-Howard newspaper group still has major newspapers such as "The Forward" and "The Post".

"I have always admired Mr. Pulitzer who devoted his whole life to the newspaper business. This is the main reason why the Scripps-Howard newspaper group is willing to acquire the World Journal from Herbert.

The reason is that we don’t want the World Journal, a newspaper founded by Mr. Pulitzer’s lifelong efforts, to disappear in the wave of the Great Depression..."

If it were anyone else, Colin might still believe this.

Just, Roy Howard.

If he remembered correctly, during the period when the Scripps-Howard newspaper group was expanding, no fewer than 15 newspapers went bankrupt due to its acquisitions. Even the World Journal finally declared bankruptcy in their hands.

Even the newspaper building that Pulitzer left behind during his lifetime, the New Pulitzer Building, was also demolished.

"I personally hold the same idea."

Although he didn't care about what Roy Howard said in his heart, on the surface Colin still made a sympathetic expression and echoed.

"It seems that Mr. Colin Luper is also a newspaper man with ideals and ambitions."

Colin was unimpressed by what he said about the Journal of the World, and so was Roy Howard.

"World Journal" has published editorials more than once, arguing that "The Daily Courier" cannot be called a newspaper at all, which was inspired by Roy Howard.

Deep down, neither of them agreed with each other's words.

But on the surface, they always maintained smiling expressions and chatted with each other.

"I believe that if Mr. Pulitzer knew that the World Journal he founded was taken over by a newspaper man like Mr. Colin Looper, he would be pleased."

In a few sentences, Roy Howard seemed to have revealed his willingness to sell World Journal.

"If there is a chance, I naturally hope that World Journal can continue to exist."

Colin didn't think Pulitzer would be very pleased to know this news. After all, his last will and testament clearly stated that Le Monde could never be sold.

The positions of both parties were stated and the acquisition of World Journal was confirmed.

Within the 21 Club, neither of them discussed this issue further.

The rest of the matter will have to be discussed after the Scripps-Howard newspaper group contacts the Courier Newspaper. Although the current operating conditions of the "World Journal" are not ideal, it is still a major newspaper in New York City, and subsequent acquisitions require

A period of preparation.

"The Scripps-Howard Newspaper Group has always strived to speak for the lower class. As Mr. Scripps, the founder of the newspaper group, said: My important principle is to support the interests of the majority of poor people throughout my life.

They have little knowledge and lack of food and clothing. In order for them to have equal status and receive the treatment they deserve as human beings, they must be led to fight against the rich and advanced intellectual classes."

"The Scripps-Howard newspaper group has always followed this philosophy and fought for their rights and treatment."

Looking at Roy Howard, who was in a neat suit and well-dressed in front of him, Colin showed a noncommittal smile.

Perhaps, this is indeed the ideal of the Scripps-Howard newspaper group when it was founded, but as time goes by, the newspaper group has developed, and they have already become another group of wealthy people and high-level intellectuals in their own words.

At the same time, Colin also knew very well that Roy Howard said these words to himself not to promote the ideas of the Scripps-Howard newspaper group, but to tell himself, or Roosevelt behind him, that the newspaper

The influence of the regiment cannot be underestimated, and they were on Roosevelt's side.

Maybe they weren't standing here before, but at least they are now.

"I have always believed that newspapers like Scripps-Howard, which strive to give a voice to the lower class, have always been an indispensable and important force in New York City."

Wanting to understand this, Colin also gave the other party a positive answer.

After hearing Colin's answer, Roy Howard finally showed a smile on his stern face.

Picking up the cocktail in his hand, he blessed Colin in front of him: "I believe that in the future, "World Journal" will exert greater influence in the hands of Mr. Colin Looper."

He also raised his glass to signal, and Colin responded with a smile: "Thank you."

…

The entire acquisition process of "World Journal" was smoother than imagined.

This is obviously closely related to Roosevelt.

However, Colin did not feel there was anything wrong with this. This was not the reason why he established a relationship with Roosevelt.

After finalizing the acquisition of "World Journal", the next work will be handed over to other people at the newspaper.

When the Courier Daily revamped its edition, Colin recruited a group of employees to deal with these issues.

Some of them were senior executives of banks or companies before they lost their jobs, and a few even held managerial positions for a time. Acquisitions are exactly what they are good at.

Leaving the work of "World Journal" to the newspaper staff, Colin quickly returned his focus to the serialization of "Superman".

Due to the sandstorm, the train to San Francisco has been delayed.

And Hughes couldn't get away from Los Angeles because of the filming work of the movie. Colin could only create comics in New York while waiting for the opening of the railway.

In the serialized short story, he made preparations in advance for the upcoming Christmas.

In the story, Santa Claus's elk is captured by Luthor, who plans to disguise himself as Santa Claus and deliver bombs to families all over the world, thereby threatening Superman and dominating the world.

Without the flying elk, Santa Claus cannot deliver gifts to the children. In order to prevent Luther's evil plan from succeeding and to ensure that Christmas can be completed smoothly, Santa Claus went to Superman and told his experience. Hearing all this

, Superman stepped forward to help Santa Claus without hesitation.

In the end, Luthor's evil plan failed again, and due to time delays, Santa Claus asked Superman to help him complete the Christmas gift delivery.

It is precisely for this reason that the cover of this short comic is an image of Superman carrying a gift bag and wearing a Santa hat on his head, saying Merry Christmas.

This short comic about Christmas was serialized two weeks later on December 25, which is Christmas Day.

Before that, the normal serialization sequence continues.

With the continuous serialization of "Superman", most of the abilities have been unlocked, and the omnipotent image of Superman has basically become the most basic influence in the minds of readers. Therefore, Colin often designs Superman stories.

Every idea comes out of nowhere as a creative idea.

For example, in the story serialized in the Courier Daily today, he arranged a story about Louise dreaming that she was injected with super blood and gained superhuman strength.

In the dream, Lois protected Metropolis with Superman's power, and Superman took on Lois' identity in the dream, encountered danger in the image of Clark, and was finally saved by Lois.

The content of this story is completely unrealistic and has no source at all.

However, readers like it very much, and many letters from readers express their yearning for super blood.

The early "Superman" stories did not have a fixed main plot, and combined with the framework of four-panel newspaper comics, they were mostly serialized in the form of unit dramas.

Although this design gives people a loose feeling, it also greatly improves the readability of the comics.

After all, readers who read the serials in the Courier Daily may not necessarily be able to read every issue of the comics. If the main line is designed in the story, although it can make the plot of the entire comic more full, it will also

It will cause trouble to readers who later read the comics.

Such a loosely serialized story can greatly facilitate readers and prevent them from getting confused.

At the same time, in addition to integrating social issues into comic plots as a creative concept, letters from readers are also an important source of inspiration for Colin.

For example, Bruce Wayne, the wealthy man from Gotham City who appeared previously.

Readers have shown great curiosity about this Batman who is different from Superman, and they often write in to ask about stories related to him since the serialization began.

Even in the Courier newspaper, Little John would occasionally bring up the issue of Batman.

Sensing the enthusiasm of readers, Colin naturally arranged for his appearance in subsequent serials of The Courier Daily.
To be continued...