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George Merry, long the dean of State House press corps

Merry’s first job after graduating from Northeastern University in 1948 was as a copy boy at the Monitor. Merry’s first job after graduating from Northeastern University in 1948 was as a copy boy at the Monitor.
By Gloria Negri
Globe Staff / July 21, 2009

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As a boy, George B. Merry exhibited at least two of the traits that would make him an award-winning and respected journalist: He was inquisitive and a good writer. (Full article: 1183 words)

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