Fake obituary hoax and internal magazine editorial maneuvering at Cavalier in the 1960s

Fake obituary hoax and internal magazine editorial maneuvering at Cavalier in the 1960s The passage describes a personal anecdote about a fake obituary and internal staff changes at a 1960s magazine. It mentions no high‑level officials, financial transactions, or wrongdoing of public significance. The lead is weak, lacking actionable details and novelty. Key insights: Jules Siegel published a fake obituary of the narrator without permission.; The hoax was reported to the Associated Press, which was clarified as a joke.; Siegel later wrote for Cavalier and produced early rock‑music journalism.