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This article focuses on "The Bismarck Tribune," the local daily newspaper in North Dakota's capital. The paper has a staff of ten reporters and seven editors. The paper focuses on local issues and features a popular feature called "Photo of the Day" where readers can send in their photos to be published. The paper is published by Lee Enterprises Inc. Smaller papers have been able to hold their markets while bigger newspapers are battling the Internet and other sources of information.

The article focuses on Brian Tierney, publisher of the "Philadelphia Inquirer" and "Philadelphia Daily News" newspapers. The newspapers declared bankruptcy in in February, 2009. On September 15, 2009, a bankruptcy court will hear arguments on Tierney's plan to settle with creditors who are owed $300 million and wish to seize control of the newspapers.

The article reports that the Hearst Corp. said it would sell or close the "San Francisco Chronicle" newspaper if it cannot make steep cuts in costs which would include large layoffs among its 1500 employees. The company said the newspaper lost $50 million in 2008. The announcement makes it possible San Francisco, California could become the first major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.

The article reports on the boom in newspaper business in India with a boost in circulation and advertising revenue as more people from smaller cities join the middle class.

The article reports that McClatchy Co. of Sacramento, California, is bidding for Knight Ridder Inc., the nation's second-largest newspaper publisher by circulation. Florida money manager Bruce Sherman has invested nearly $800 million of his clients' money in the newspaper publisher since 2000. Sherman has a lot on the line. The sale of Knight Ridder is seen by many on Wall Street as a proxy for the health of the broader newspaper industry.

Reports that new managers at the "Los Angeles Times" are pushing for more news coverage of celebrities and the entertainment industry in an effort to turnaround sagging circulation and advertising. Plans to link coverage between the print edition and the company's Web site; Number of Pulitzer Prizes the newspaper has won since being acquired by the Tribune Co. despite the advertising and circulation losses; Comments from Scott Smith, president of the Tribune's publishing arm, regarding the disappointing performance of the "Los Angeles Times"; Assessment of the newspaper industry as a whole, suggesting that the Times are experiencing the same problems as other major metropolitan dailies; Challenges that are considered unique to the Times' market.

Reports on the efforts of European newspapers to boost sales by adopting a smaller tabloid style. Types of marketing schemes attempted by the newspapers; Attention given to the effort, which reduced the size while maintaining the content of the paper; Competition faced by the newspapers from tabloids; View that the reduction in size by the Times of London and Gazet Van Antwerpen indicates a concession to the decline of broadsheet papers.

The article reports on a statement by Boston Globe's union Boston Newspaper Guild that it has offered more than enough in wage and benefits cuts to save the newspaper from closure. The union, which represents more than 600 editorial, advertising and business employees at Boston Globe, has issued the statement in May 2009 before the resumption of negotiations with management. Owner of Boston Globe New York Times Co. had also given 30 days to unions to agree to the concessions to keep the company from shutting down the unprofitable paper.

The article announces the plan of the Detroit Media Partnership to cut home delivery of newspapers to three days a week. According to the publisher of the "Detroit Free Press" and "Detroit News," it would cut about 9 percent, or close to 200 jobs, from its work force of 2,151 people. The publisher plans to deliver the two papers only on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays.

The article focuses on the plan of Tribune Co. to make changes to its struggling newspaper division, including a reduction in the number of pages and workers at its daily papers, in the U.S. in 2008. The measures suggest chairman Sam Zell is following through quickly on pledges to change attitudes and business operations at the company. According to chief operating officer Randy Michaels, the corporate overhaul will result in substantial savings. The newspaper publisher posted a sharp decline in advertising revenues in previous months.

Looks at newspaper publisher Frank A. Blethen's efforts to preserve his paper, the 'Seattle Times' of Seattle, Washington, against encroachment by large chains such as the Hearst Corp. Blethen as the fourth generation of his family to operate the family newspaper business; His maverick style of management, as shown in relations with competitors and striking workers; His reputation in Seattle for political and charitable causes; Knight Ridder Inc.'s efforts to buy out his controlling stake.

The article looks at the state of the newspaper industry in Europe as of 2013, discussing topics including decreases in government subsidies to newspapers, newspaper bankruptcies, and the shift to online news, and citing newspapers including "Le Monde" in France and "Corriere della Sera" in Italy.

The article reports that mass media industry company News Corp. has sold Dow Jones Local Media Group, a publisher of 33 community newspapers, to Fortress Investment Group LLC.

The article reports that media company News Corp. has hired investment bank Waller Capital to assist in the sale of Dow Jones Local Media, a group of newspapers based in the U.S. East Coast that News Corp. acquired in 2007.

Focuses on Shen Hao, editor of `Southern Weekend,' published in Guangzhou, China. The newspaper as an indicator of the changes in Chinese society; Signs of the Chinese government's relaxation of controls over the press; Shen as a journalist with market-driven values and a professional work style rather than a political activist; The paper's background.

The article reports that the newspaper publisher Freedom Communications Inc., owner of the "Orange County Register" and 30 other U.S. newspapers as well as television stations, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company's creditors, which hold more than $700 million of its debt, will take control of its operations as it restructures during bankruptcy.

The article reports on the importance of newspapers to remain for profit despite suggestions that struggling newspaper publishers would be better off as not-for-profit organizations. According to Washington Post Co. publisher Katherine Weymouth, it is important for them to be a business because it is what makes them competitive. Weymouth adds that it would be a mistake to think of print and Internet as substitutes.

The article announces that U.S. newspaper publisher Gannett Co. plans to lay off another 10% of the work force in the local division in December 2008, due to the decrease in advertising income brought about by the financial crisis. The cut that would follow a 3% reduction in August 2008 has resulted from the 18% ad revenue drop posted in the third-quarter of the year. Gannett U.S. Community Publishing Division President Robert J. Dickey stresses on the impact of the downturn in its local operations.

This article announces that French businessman Vincent Bolloré has added the publication of a free newspaper, called "matinPlus," to his Bolloré Group business.

The article reports on a decrease in the net income of newspaper publisher Knight Ridder Inc. as of February 1, 2006.

Presents information on the circulation figures for U.S. daily newspapers released by the Audit Bureau of Circulations as of November 2, 2004.

Reports on the decision of `The New York Times' to bar a group of free-lancers from writing for the newspaper, escalating a dispute with the publisher.

Reports that Cox Newspapers Inc., a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to buy a group of newspaper companies in southwest Ohio from Thomson Corporation. Number of dailies being sold by Thomson; List of Thomson's publications being acquired by Cox; Reason behind the decision of Thomson to sell its newspapers.

Reports that Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. offered to buy Thomson Corp. newspapers in several states in the United States. Purchases of Community that has been underwritten; Price proposed by Community; Reason of Thomson for selling its newspapers.

Reports on the outlook for ownership and management changes for the newspaper the International Herald Tribune. Co-ownership of the paper by the New York Times Co. and the Washington Post Co.; Idea that the New York Times may take over the stake of the Washington Post and launch its own international edition; Circulation and sale of the paper.

The article focuses on Toronto's Globe and Mail newspaper and the policy of editor Edward Greenspon who is trying to increase circulation and advertising revenue. The rationale for Greenspon's unusual approach with headlines and art is briefly described. Other daily papers competing with the Globe and Mail are National Post, Toronto Star, and Toronto Sun. Globe and Mail's parent company, Bell Globemedia Inc., is mentioned, as well as the company's history.

The article reports on the publication cessation of several Michigan newspapers owned by Advance Publications. The company said it would publish online. It announced that it will publish the last edition of "Ann Arbor News" in July 2009 and will be replaced with a community-oriented Web site. Advance will also limit printing of three Eastern Michigan dailies to 3 days a weeks and integrate functions at its 4 remaining papers.

The article examines the effect on funeral homes in Detroit, Michigan of the decision of the "Detroit Free Press" and "Detroit News" newspapers to home deliver print editions only three days a week. This means newspaper readers unwilling to visit the papers' Web sites could miss the obituaries and funeral notices of friends and neighbors. Funeral home owners say they will depend on word-of-mouth advertising of funeral services.

The article reports on the move of "The Christian Science Monitor" to stop the printing of its daily newspaper to settle on printing weekly newspapers and posting daily online versions of the paper in April 2009. The switch to online newspaper-publishing is part of the cost-saving measures of the company, as daily print has become too expensive and energy-intensive, according to editor John Yemma.

The article reports on the declining number of circulation at the largest newspapers in the U.S. as of October 2008. Atlanta Journal-Constitution led the decliners with a 13.6% drop in weekday circulation for the six months ending in September, while Houston Chronicle and Philadelphia Inquirer posted descents of 11.7% and 11.1%, respectively. It is claimed that part of the falloff came from cutting back on circulating papers to hotels and through third parties as publishers' response to the demands of advertises.

The article focuses on the status of Gannett Co., publisher of the periodical "USA Today," as of July 16, 2008. The newspaper advertising revenue of the company declined in June. Its profit for the second quarter decreased by 36% and its shares also declined by 4.5%. The factors that contributed to the decline of the newspaper publishing industry are said to include the rising cost of paper and the declining newspaper readership.

Reports that control of the Salt Lake Tribune will be controlled by MediaNews Group. Ruling by a court which refused to extend the management of the paper by the Kearns-McCarthey family; Idea that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints influenced the decision; Influence of the church with AT&T Corp.

Discusses a deal made between Miami Herald Publishing Co. and the Broward County convention center to rename the facility the Herald Center at Greater Fort Lauderdale. Issue of conflict of interest in a newspaper making a deal with a Florida government agency that it covers; Example of publishing scandals, including that involving McClatchy Co.'s 'Star Tribune' for editorializing in favor of a light-rail deal that benefits the paper financially.

Reports on the bitter rift that has opened up between newspaper publishers and the Associated Press (AP) over its courting of electronic customers. Accusations by some of the newspapers that AP is aiding and abetting their online rivals; How online revenue has helped AP; What a typical metropolitan paper pays for AP services each year.

Reports on the problems encountered by newspaper companies in the United States when they adopted circulation systems in order to be Y2K compliant. Complaints aired by subscribers; Impact of the problems on the circulation of the papers; Statement issued by NTI Newspaper Technologies Incorporated.

Reports that a group led by investment firm Weiss, Peck and Greer agreed to buy the `Village Voice' and six other alternative newspapers from Stern Publishing Inc. Number of serious bidders that emerged; Stern executive who is included in the winning group; Why the paper's owner wanted to sell.

Reports that newspaper publishers in the United States will reduce the width of their papers to save in newsprint costs. Publishers participating in the cost reduction efforts; Minimal reduction in size for advertisements; Increase in newsprint costs in 1995.

Reports on the redesigning of the paper and the newsroom by several newspapers in a bid to become more `reader friendly' as on June 1995. Details of changes in the designation and functions of employees by Minneapolis' Star Tribune; Strategies of the other newspapers.

Reports on the decrease in the prices of newsprint in North America as of April 1996. Prices per metric ton; Impact on the newspaper publishing industry; Reasons for the price decline.