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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Reports that U.S. publishers are still thinking of the news from the Readership Institute that the Iraqi war failed to inspire people to read newspapers more completely or more frequently. Newspapers that were the ones providing the most extensive and expensive coverage of the war but experienced circulation decline; Biggest circulation gainer among major metropolitan area newspapers; Circulation increase posted by the 'San Antonio Express-News.'

Focuses on the daily newspaper market in Richmond, Virginia. Impact of the economic diversity on the newspaper industry; Plans of Richmond Times-Dispatch to initiate projects to raise advertiser interest; Mergers acquired to improve advertising scope.

The article reports on the challenge of distribution faced by newspaper publishers, exacerbated by the emerging urban sprawl in the United States. The pressure facing publishers to deliver newspapers on time is caused both by demographic and geographic factors. The impact of sprawl on the publishing industry is also discussed.

Reports that the decision on the trial challenging the breakup of the joint operating agreement between newspapers in San Francisco, California, was placed in the hands of United States District Judge Vaughn Walker. Walker's commitment to rule promptly in the nonjury suit filed by Clint Reilly to block the sales of the `San Francisco Chronicle' to the Hearst Corp. and the `San Francisco Examiner' to the Fang family.

Reports on a survey showing United States newspaper industry executives seeking to recast their Internet sites. Concern that the Internet may do more harm than good to the industry; Recasting of Web sites to marry and brand Internet sites to the printed product for news and advertising; Other strategic issues.

Reports that a survey has indicated that nearly one-third of all the newsprint used by Ohio Newspaper Association (ONA) members in 1996 was made from recycled fiber. Aggregate recycled percentage for the 178 ONA member newspapers; Total metric tons of newsprint used by ONA papers.

The article reports on the branding approach of James Ellis, vice-president of brand management U.S.-based newspaper publishing company Tribune Co. Ellis' goal is to get occasional readers in the 18-34 age bracket to buy the paper more frequently. He is planning for more in-paper promotions and more sections for younger readers.

Reports that newspapers in the United States are winning over other media in terms of electronic commerce advertising. Reasons for choosing to advertise in the newspaper; Newspaper companies with special sections devoted to a e-commerce advertisement. INSET: Advertise? Yes. Pay? Maybe..

Reports on the impact of the entry of `Viet Mercury,' a weekly Vietnamese language newspaper from Knight Ridder, to other Vietnamese-language dailies in San Jose, California. Advantages of the `Viet Mercury' over other Vietnamese publications in the area; Charges of unfair competition against `Viet Mercury'; Options of publishers to survive the `Viet Mercury.'

Discusses the effect of newspaper recession in 1990 and 1991 on newspaper companies in the United States. Slow growth in net operating income suffered by large companies; Reason behind the inverse proportionality between size and profit; Higher returns on sale experienced by diversified companies.

The article discusses how the Iraq War, 2003 blunted a resurgence of advertising in the newspaper industry in the United States. Newspaper executives are understandably nervous about the prospects for the next quarter or two. However, they remain optimistic about the industry's long-term prospects, based on papers' abilities to seize a greater share of the national advertising market.

Focuses on the circulation of daily newspapers in the United States. Data indicating a downward trend, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulation's Fas-Fax report for the six months ending March 31, 2001; Views of David Cole, publisher of newspaper-related newsletters 'NewsInc.' and 'The Cole Papers,' about marketing the mass medium.

Focuses on the divided reaction of newspaper publishers in the United States to a decision by the newspaper `Hartford Courant,' in Hartford, Connecticut to apologize for its pre-Civil War practice of advertising the return of fugitive slaves in the state. Commendation for the paper's gesture to heal racial tensions; Absence of any need for such apologies according to some publishers.

Highlights the coverage of gasoline prices by Willimantic, Connecticut newspaper `The Chronicle.' Reaction of motorists and service stations; Rationale for the publication of fuel prices; Effect of competitive pressure; Praise for the paper's effort.

Presents news items concerning the newspaper industry in the United States as of March 2000. Plans of `The Honolulu Star Bulletin' owners to shutdown the afternoon paper; Higher profits and revenues reported by Thompson Corp.; Departure of Jim Gray as publisher of Sun Publications.

Reports on the increase in United States dailies' use of newsprint in November 1999, according to the Newspaper Association of America; End-of-month inventory; Estimated usage in metric tons in December.

Reports on the modest rise in price of newsprint predicted for 2000. History of erratic newsprint prices in the United States since 1991; Effect of consolidation among newsprint producers; Factors affecting price including demand for newsprint, worldwide economic improvement, and political and summer Olympics coverage.

The article reports on the advertising revenue gains experienced by national newspapers in the United States. The daily newspapers, "USA Today" and "The Wall Street Journal," experienced the greatest surge in advertising revenues. Rivals "New York Times" and "L.A. Times" have launched advertising campaigns to close the revenue gap with the top-earning newspapers.

Reports on newspaper industry's venture into information superhighway. Factors that influence the publishers to venture into information superhighway; `Atlanta Journal-Constitution's partnership with online company Prodigy for Access Atlanta service; `Los Angeles Times' advertiser-supported audiotex information service and automotive classified advertisement by television.

Reports on Norco, Southern California's filing of a lawsuit against the publisher of `Norco News' for allegedly harming the health and reputation of city official Michael Kulick. Publisher Lucille Oliva and writer Lois Loock as defendants; Oliva's reputation as a journalist; Background on Oliva's encounter with Kulick which happened in the latter's animal shelter; Other claims made against Oliva.

Reports that the `Lincoln Journal' and `Lincoln Star' newspapers of Lincoln, Nebraska will merge to create a morning paper. Past competition between the papers; Circulation of the two papers; Need for larger staff.

Presents news updates concerning the newspaper publishing industry in the United States as of July 3, 2000. Nikon D1 digital cameras acquired by the Community Newspaper Co. for its staff; Acquisition of the assets of FSC Paper Co. by Madison Paper Co.; Modernization of a newsprint machine by Kruger Inc.

Reports on the trend towards the electronic purchase of office equipment and supplies at newspaper companies in the United States. Electronic purchasing system launched by Hearst Newspaper; Placement of orders by employees; Plans for additional vendor catalogs.

Looks at the economic aspects of newspaper publishing in the United States. Newsprint supplier Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. to raise the price of standard newsprint in October 1999; Price dependent on the recuperation of East Asian markets; Abitibi move part of strategy to take high-cost capacity out of the system.

Cites a report by the Newspaper Association of America showing that North American newspapers have converted or are converting to narrower newsprint rolls. Listing of newspapers considering a move to 50-inch web widths; Contact information.

Opinion. Comments on the results of an American Society of Newspaper Editors survey on the credibility of newspapers in the United States. Number of survey respondents that notice spelling or grammar errors in their local papers; Newspaper accuracy; Growing view among Americans that the press is biased; Sensational stories.

Reports that `The Leaf-Chronicle' newspaper from Clarksville, Tennessee was able to put out a paper after its office building was destroyed by a tornado. Role of the `Kentucky New Era' newspaper; Agreement between the two newspapers; Comments from Leaf photo editor Fred Dye.

Discusses the decline in circulation among daily newspapers in the United States for the six-month period ending March 31, 1997. The figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations; A study by the Newspaper Association of America; The drop in total circulation of big metro papers; The increase in the price of newsprint; The distribution areas; Accompanying chart showing top newspapers by circulation and percentage of change in one year.

The article reports on newspaper publishers' addition of Sunday editions of their papers, a trend that continues to reshape the newspaper industry in the U.S. The industry added five Sunday editions in 1995. Factors that have fueled the industry's desire for expansion include the repeal of "blue laws" and the rise of Sunday shopping. An example of the benefits of a Sunday newspaper is illustrated in the case of Warren Buffett and his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, which took over the "Buffalo News" in 1977.

Reports on the effect of newsprint price hikes in the newspaper industry in the United States. Financial performance of the industry for the second quarter and first half of 1995; Reduction of publishers' newsprint consumption and expenditures to offset the increase in newsprint prices; Increased competition in the industry from the expansion of online services.

Reports on a federal judge's decision regarding a lawsuit against the new owners of the `Northwest Arkansas Times' (NAT) newspaper. Prohibition of major changes in the paper before the hearing of the lawsuit; Sale of the NAT to the owners of the Donrey Media Group on February 1995; Creation of a monopoly in the Arkansas' newspaper industry.

Reports on former Chicago Bears' running back Gale Sayers' preparations for running a weekly paper in Wakarusa, Illinois.