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The article provides information on paper waste handling systems of various newspaper companies in the United States. Waste paper comes from white slab waste and leftover inserts. An automatic system capable of automatically loading loose paper into a trailer has financial benefits to "Orlando Sentinel." The waste handling plant of the "Washington Post" in Springfield, Virginia consists of a cart dumper.

The article discusses the crisis relate to U.S. newspapers in 2016. Topics covered include the slow death of newspapers in the country due to the launch of online resources such as social networking sites. Also mentioned is the impact of the launch of advertising sites such as Craigslist on the demise of U.S. newspapers.

The article explores the need for news media to strengthen the objectivity, civility and credibility of its daily paper which is experiencing a collapsing stance in the U.S. A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press indicated that public credibility in all news media is at its lowest level in more than two decades. Ways on how newspapers will regain its stability such as heading towards objective journalism and restoring public trust are offered.

The article discusses developments in the newspaper industry in the U.S. as of May 2014, particularly in the adoption of a leaner and greener print manufacturing processes. It cites the claim by Dow Jones & Co. Inc. vice president of production Larry Hoffman that they print "The Wall Street Journal" paper in strategic sites in the country in order to improve efficiency. The opinions of Christopher Apel of "The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and Freedom Communications' Rick Sant are also cited.

Focuses on the formation of monopolies in the newspaper industry in the U.S. Acquisition of the "Louisville Courier-Journal" and the journal "Times" by Gannett Newspapers Inc. for $305 million; Acquisition of newspaper "The Baltimore Sun" and two television stations by Times Mirror Co. for $600 million; Trend among U.S. capitalists to pursue monopoly; Improvement of the stock prices of newspaper publishers; Use of the profits from newspapers with small circulations to buy bigger papers by Gannett.

Discusses the change in the editorial leadership of the newspaper 'New York Times.' Controversies surrounding the newspaper; Leadership style of editor Arthur Sulzberger Jr.; Role of the stockholders in running the newspaper; Public reputation of the newspaper.

Focuses on the newspaper industry in the United States as of May 7, 2001. Impact of a decline in advertising and a rise in the cost of newsprint on the publishing industry; Decrease in the sales of print materials; Differences between the 'San Francisco Chronicle' and other newspapers.

The article discusses the challenges facing the newspaper and publishing sector in the U.S. It explores the shared sacrifice concept observed by the industry under which the paper, printing and publishing sectors seek to be lean and stealthy while working with one another to manage paper costs. Factors of concern to paper manufacturers are given such as rising energy costs and the scarcity of old newspapers (ONP). Empathy is cited as a strategy for publishers and newsprint suppliers to take.

Presents results of a study on the newspaper industry and readership in the United States. State of advertising in the industry; Percentage of citizens that read a newspaper in a given week; Newspaper circulation between 1960 and 1998; Expenditures related to advertising.

In this article the author comments on the decline in the financial fortunes of U.S. newspapers. He does not agree with pundits who declare that newspapers are essential to the conduct of political life in the United States and that such publications should be considered moral arbiters and forces for good. He asserts that newspaper publishers are more interested in profit than in covering local news or in investigative reporting.

Focuses on the launch of the newspaper `City Paper' in Nashville, Tennessee. Reasons for launching the `City Paper'; Description of the journalistic appeal of the newspaper.

The article reports that prices of newsprints in the U.S. are at their lowest level in 2013 compared with historical price trends. Publishing industry analyst Thad McIlroy states that, in the past, wholesale price of newsprint has a marked effect on newspaper publishers' profits. He observes that in the past few years leading to 2013, demand for newsprint has declined or remained the same as more publishing businesses close operations due to the competition posed by online publications.

Reports on the effect of the paper price hike brought on by worldwide demand for paper, on the newspaper and magazine publishing in the United States. Paper mills that have announced price hikes effective September 1, 1995; Times Mirror Co.'s move to merge the `Evening Sun' into the revamped morning Sun'; Price hike in magazines; Advertisement rate hikes planned; Factors that could keep paper prices high.

Reports that newspapers in the United States are adopting geographic information systems in their editorials, marketing, circulation and employee-relations departments. Use of data mapping technology for newspaper articles on Census data in the US; Effectiveness of geographic information systems in the visualization of market trends and patterns. INSET: Putting the graphic in geographic..

Reports on kenaf, a fiber closely related to cotton, which could be used in making newsprint paper, replacing wood pulp and saving diminishing forests. Where in the United States that kenaf is grown, noting it is renewable yearly; Benefits to be accrued by using kenaf, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture; Statistics indicating the volume of newsprint used by U.S. newspaper publishers in 1987; Other products that can be made from kenaf.

Recalls the shutdown of three New York newspapers in 1966 because of the failure of unions to reach agreement on another contract. What hastened the demise of the 'Herald Tribune' newspaper; Reason for the creation of the Newspaper Preservation Act.

Reports that newspaper publishers in the United States are losing their new-media department personnel to Internet companies. High employee turn over in the new-media departments; Discontent of employees to the traditional newspaper writing; Factors attracting employees to Internet companies; Preference for interactive news writing.

Discusses market threats to American newspapers brought about by the changing media landscape as the 21st century approaches. Arrogance and self-indulgence as the biggest threats to newspapers; Projection that readership for the foreseeable future will be the biggest threat and opportunity for newspapers; Importance of good journalism in growing readership.

Discloses that the notion that small daily and weekly newspapers in the United States are resistant to new ideas and change was dispelled at the 1998 California Newspaper Publishers Association annual convention. Revenues generated by the small newspapers; Tips for first-time phone directory publishers on how to be competitive; Strategies used by newspapers to attract advertisers.

Reports on the printing of the official newspaper of the American Public Health Association (APHA) on recycled newspaper stock as of December 2003. Comment from the editor on the use of recycled paper; Feedbacks on the paper change; Status of the newspaper recycling practice in the U.S. according to the Newspaper Association of America.

Reports on the competition between `The Sidney Telegraph' and the `Sidney Daily Sun' newspapers in western Nebraska. Comparison of the advertisement rates of the two newspapers; Background on the Daily Sun; Plans of Western Publishing, Telegraph's publisher.

Focuses on American television broadcasters' accusation against the newspaper industry of allegedly practicing a double standard when reporting on the new television program ratings system. Political sensitivities of the issue; National Association of Broadcasters' (NAB) claim that the vast majority of the nation's newspapers are not carrying new ratings.

The article looks at the trend of businessmen from other industries buying newspapers in the U.S. in the context of problems facing the print newspaper industry, discussing the decision of Internet retailer Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos to buy the "Washington Post" newspaper and trends in newspapers' revenue. The purchase of the "Boston Globe" newspaper by sports team owner John Henry is cited.

Focuses on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's lawsuit against Modern Times Group (MTG) to stop MTG's distribution of an American version of its European subway papers, `Metro,' in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Potential impact of the lawsuit on MTG's attempt to launch the paper in other cities; Comment by Floyd Weintraub, vice president of Metro International North America.

The article relates the efforts of publisher Jim Hopson to walk across the U.S. after retirement to find out if the problems of big newspapers are affecting small town newspapers. He started his journey on April 30, 2007 and has kept a blog about his adventures. It states that he submits entries to his blog by borrowing computers either at friends' homes or hotels where he stays along the trail. According to Hopson, small papers continue to do well with their audience and advertisers.

The article presents information on measures taken by the newspaper "Daily Herald" in Chicago, Illinois to avoid layoffs and buyouts. The advertising revenues of the U.S. newspaper industry declined in 2001. The paper has reduced the work week of its staff. Executives continues to update their staff on the financial condition of the periodical.

Presents views of newspaper owners on factors that influenced the selling of the newspaper business in the U.S. Comments of John Cribb, principle broker at Cribb & Associates, about the value of mid-sized papers; Opinion of Gregg Knowles, owner of Knowles Media Brokerage Services, on the scarcity of sale signs; Remarks of Owen Van Essen, president of Dirks, Van Essen, & Murray, regarding chances for the recovery of the newspaper industry.

Focuses on 'Vital Voice,' a bi-monthly newspaper serving the Saint Louis, Missouri, gay and lesbian community, and its editor, Jim Thomas. Comparison of the newspaper with the defunct 'Gay News Telegraph'; Role of Pam Schneider, publisher of the 'St. Louis Pride Pages,' in the publication of 'Vital Voice'; Plans of Schneider and Thomas for 'Vital Voice.'

Reports the fire accident at the White Mountain Independent newspaper company in Arizona. Relocation of office after the incident; Efforts of the employees in recovering half of the office equipment; News coverage of the incident. INSET: Flames almost scorch papers outside Arizona, by Joe Strupp..

Reports on the highlights of the 2001 edition of 'Editor & Publisher International Year Book,' focused on the United States newspaper industry. All-time high for Sunday newspapers; More morning than evening papers; New low for a number of dailies.

Reports on how Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers are attempting to communicate or publish text and image on paper without benefit of an external machine, be it printing press or computer. Digital delivery of news; Availability of the technology for paper that prints itself with electronic ink; Viability of the new technology in the newspaper market.

Reports on the emerging war among daily Spanish-language newspapers in Chicago, Illinois. Identification of major newspapers competing in the Latino market; Rate of circulation for each paper; Characteristics of the papers that made a success in the Hispanic media market.

Focuses on the efforts of five newspaper companies in Chicago, Illinois to file a lawsuit against the city to throw out a city ordinance that will replace individual news racks with multiple-title boxes. Name of the five newspaper companies; Ordinance's violation of the First Amendment by awarding distribution spots based on a paper's content; Unreasonable restrictions placed by the ordinance on newspapers.

The article discusses how publishers and paper makers cope with newspapers' chronic decline in the U.S. in November 2010. It cites newsprint bankruptcies and mergers like AbitibiBowater of the two largest North American companies. Newsprint makers' prices reportedly range widely from 430 to 730 U.S. dollars per metric ton, as production curtailments could not keep up with drops in demand. It notes that year-to-date consumption through June was down 6.2% but newspaper demand is seen stabilizing.