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Stuart Campbell

1908 – 1966

British newspaper editor

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About Stuart Campbell

Lived 1908 – 1966 (aged 57). Stuart Campbell was a journalist.

Renton Stuart Campbell (4 June 1908 – 1 February 1966) was a British newspaper editor known for "investigation and exposure of criminal and social wrongdoing."

As editor of the Pictorial, Campbell focussed on support for ordinary soldiers, and opposition to profiteering. Cudlipp returned as editor in 1946, and Campbell moved to become managing editor of The People, and effectively running it from day to day. Within two years, he had completely redesigned the paper, and began running confessionals by people who were not famous. In 1950 his reporter, Duncan Webb, exposed the prostitution empire of the Messina brothers.

Campbell finally took over the official post of editor in 1957, serving in the role until his death in 1966. From 1961 to 1964, he also served on the Press Council. During his editorship, People reporter Michael Gabbert uncovered the 1964 British betting scandal, which ended with ten British professional footballers being given jail sentences for match fixing.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stuart Campbell?

British newspaper editor (1908-1966)

When was Stuart Campbell born?

Stuart Campbell was born on 4 June 1908.

When did Stuart Campbell die?

Stuart Campbell died on 1 February 1966.

What was Stuart Campbell's occupation?

Stuart Campbell was a journalist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stuart Campbell

· Wikidata: Q7626390

· DBpedia: Stuart Campbell (journalist)

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