Journal Register Co. reminds us that you can make good money running mediocre newspapers in small towns. Robert Jelenic is a master of the black art. Tight times in the newspaper business are an old story for Robert Jelenic. Nobody cinches the belt tighter than his Journal Register Co., where cost-cutting has become an art. Checking odometers in reporters' cars against expense reports, running front-page ads and compelling publishers to promptly send weekly financial reports so Jelenic can scan for the odd indulgence are traditions at Journal Register. "I am sure we get beat for some personal calls and miles here and there," sighs the boss.
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