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title: "Another Newsletter Editor Turns Over Duties for Need of Rest"
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excerpt: "Reports that Vernon Smith, editor of the CATS newsletter, is stepping down to rest, with Tim Swenson taking over as editor while Vernon remains as publisher. Brief front-page news item about leadership transitions in affiliated groups."
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# Another Newsletter Editor Turns Over Duties for Need of Rest

Reports that [Vernon Smith](http://localhost/indiv/vernon-smith/), editor of the [CATS newsletter](http://localhost/periodical/cats-newsletter/), is stepping down to rest, with [Tim Swenson](http://localhost/indiv/tim-swenson/) taking over as editor while Vernon remains as publisher. Brief front-page news item about leadership transitions in affiliated groups.