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Details the plan offered by Detroit Newspapers Inc. to union members which put an end to the strike against the jointly operated `Detroit News' and `Detroit Free Press.' Striking unions' offer to return to work unconditionally; Management's offer to rehire former strikers from a `preferential hiring list' in order of seniority to fill job openings; Training fund for employees whose jobs were eliminated.

Reports on the union strike at Detroit Newspapers in 1995. Comments from journalism educator John K. Hartman; Plans of the company; Gains in the company's home delivery circulation.

Provides an overview on developments in the strike against the `Detroit Free Press,' `Detroit News' and their joint agency, Detroit Newspapers. Detroit Newspapers executives' claim that the strikers are starting to lose their momentum; Details on protests activities of strikers; Detroit Newspapers' vice president of labor, Timothy J. Kelleher's suggestion for strikers to negotiate with the management.

Reports on the violence that marked the newspaper strike in Detroit, Michigan. Instances of vandalism by strikers; Detroit Newspapers' contribution for police expenses; Vandalism other businesses have suffered; Agreement between striking unions and National Labor Relations Board to desist from violence. INSET: A costly strike..

Reports on the warning given by Michigan-based Detroit Newspapers Inc. on its striking workers. Newspaper's effort to demonstrate its capacity to conduct business despite the strike by drivers and mailers; Workers' demands on the company; State of company's newspaper business since the strike.

Reports on Independent Newspaper Inc. president J. Gene Chambers' request for an investigation of Detroit Newspaper Agency's (DNA) alleged predatory pricing of its advertising. Support from Representatives David Bonior and William Ford; Claim of antitrust laws and Newspaper Preservation Act violations by DNA; Amount lost by Independent Newspapers in 1993.

Reports on the efforts of Detroit Newspapers Inc. and newspaper unions in Detroit, Michigan, to end their dispute. Bargaining sessions agreed upon by both parties; Position of management over the firing of strikers; Effects of the strike to Detroit's newspapers.

Reports that Detroit Newspapers Inc.'s striking unions have petitioned the United States Justice Department to block the sale of Detroit Newspapers' Riverfront plant until its antitrust investigation is completed. Antitrust complaint of the unions against Detroit Newspapers; Developments in the strike and labor negotiations.

Reports that the `Detroit News' and `Detroit Free Press' have rejected the conditional offer by six unions to return to work in exchange for several conditions. Lawsuit against Detroit Newspapers, the agency that operates business and production functions at the two papers, from the six striking unions; Allegations in the lawsuit.

Reports on Detroit Newspapers' use of rented helicopters to airlift copies of the combined `Detroit News' and `Free Press' to get past gates blocked by strikers. Reaction of union leaders.