It is the initial letters of the four points of the compass… - Benjamin Disraeli

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It is the initial letters of the four points of the compass that make the word "news," and he must understand that news is that which collies from the North, East, West and South, and if it comes from only one point of the compass, then it is a class publication, and not news.

Benjamin Disraeli

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Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British politician, novelist, and essayist, serving twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The anniversary of his death on 19 April is known as Primrose Day.

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Alternative Names: 1st Earl of Beaconsfield Benjamin Disraeli • Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield Disraeli • Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield • Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield, Viscount Hughenden of Hughenden Disraeli • Dizzy • Lord Beaconsfield

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