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Focuses on the insignificance of the newspaper acquisition agreement entered into by Gannett Co., Knight Ridder Inc. and MediaNews Group in Detroit, Michigan according to newspaper merger and acquisitions specialists. Factors that characterize the uniqueness of the decision of Knight Ridder to sell the periodical "Detroit Free Press" to Gannett Co.; Difficulties associated with such trading agreements; Merger and acquisition trends in the sector as of September 2005.

Presents the aftermath of the labor dispute within the newspaper publishing industry in Detroit, Michigan after its settlement in December 2000. Awarding of compensatory damages to former striker Ben Solomon in his lawsuit against Detroit Newspapers; Teamsters President James P. Hoffa's decision to end the subscription and advertising boycott of the 'Free Press' and 'News' newspapers.

Reports on the publication of a series of articles critical of the fire department in Detroit, Michigan. Allegation by reporters Melvin Clayton and Charles Hurt of inefficiency at the department; Fire department policy banning firefighters from talking to the media.

Focuses on the launching of the Detroit, Michigan weekly newspaper `Michigan Frontpage' by Sam Logan. Accomplishment at the `Michigan Chronicle'; Initial number of copies printed; Age range of target readership; Emphasis on personal finances.

Reports that bargaining between Detroit, Michigan's two daily newspapers and six of their eleven unions have continued beyond the April 30, 1995 deadline. Accusation made by the Metropolitan Council of Newspaper Unions against `Detroit Free Press' and `Detroit News'; Internal memo from the papers' operating agency; Reaction to the elimination of jobs.