Possible Clues:

• Burdened, physically or mentally
• *Downtrodden
• Kept down by that dope about the papers
• For the underdog work turned up when he 17 across
• The dope about the papers is that they're no way independent
• Worried or subjugated
• Downtrodden journalists blocking article
• Dictionary to keep page and papers weighed down
• Persecuted fool has breakdown taking over media
• Tormented senior member of media after work