A. P.—Abbreviation for Associated Press.
Arrest Sheets.—The police record on which all arrests are entered.
Assignment.—A story that a reporter has been detailed to cover; any duty assigned by the city editor.
Assignment Slips.—Slips of paper containing assignments the city editor wishes a reporter to cover. These slips are made out daily and laid on the reporter's desk at the beginning of his day's work.
Bank.—(1) One of the whole divisions of the headlines, separated from the next by a blank line; called also a deck. (2) A table or frame for holding type-filled galleys.
Bank-man.—A helper in the composing room whose duty it is to assemble type received from the different linotype machines, close up the galleys on the bank, and see that they are proved.
Beat.—(1) A definite place or section of town,—as the city hall, the capitol, the police court, fire stations, hotels, etc.,—regularly visited by a reporter to obtain news; also termed a run. (2) See scoop.
B. F.—Abbreviation for bold-face, black-face type.
Blind Interview.—An interview given by a man of authority on condition that his name be withheld.
Blotter.—The police record-book of crime.