(2003-05-21) — The American Professional Editors Society today issued a ruling declaring that the use of the surname “Blair” in a headline will refer to former New York Times reporter Jayson Blair during the rest of the second quarter of 2003.
For Q1 and most of Q2, “Blair” always meant British Prime Minister Tony Blair. However, Jayson Blair, who is black, has officially become more newsworthy than the leader of Great Britain.
Linda Blair could not be reached for comment.

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