Brauchli Was Fighting Murdoch Layoff Pressure
"Journal newsroom employees say that Mr. Murdoch and the publisher he installed, Robert J. Thomson, have made it clear that they think the paper has too many editors, and have instructed Mr. Brauchli to thin the ranks, potentially making roomm in the headcount for more reporters. Two people briefed on Mr. Brauchli’s thinking said that had become a major point of contention." [Times]