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This article focuses on efforts in the U.S. newspaper industry to reduce environmental impact of waste paper. Widespread conversion to lower-basis-weight newsprint saves money only if pressrooms can print well without more web breaks on the longer but costlier rolls. Newspapers have moved along a cleaner path since letterpress days, abandoning engraving and film chemistries, adopting soy-oil-based inks, and using large quantities of newsprint with recycled fiber.

The article focuses on the increase in the demand for old newspapers and the growth in the wastepaper business in the U.S. along with a chart related to the same.

Discusses the layoff system at the U.S. newspaper "The Herald-Sun," after its acquisition by Paxton Media Group Inc. Media coverage gained by the layoffs of newspaper executives; Factors that influenced the laying off of the executives according to executive director Bob Ashley and publisher Bob Childress; Implication of the dismissal for newspaper employees.

The article focuses on the Trailer of Truth which houses the headquarter of the newspaper "Hendersonville Lightning" located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Topics include the statement of Bill Moss, a journalist and founder of the newsweekly, on the journal's headlines, the impact of recession on the media business in the U.S., and the margins, revenue and sales earned by "Hendersonville Lightning."

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.

Reports on the decision of 'The Boston Globe' newspaper to shut its operation in New Hampshire. Reason behind the move; Comments from reporter Laura Kierman; Outlooks of the state's daily newspapers on the move.

The article reveals how small-town newspapers are becoming increasingly attractive to a number of buyers as shown with the way Gannett Co., the largest newspaper owner in the U.S., has been buying them despite dire predictions on the fate of the industry with the coming of televisions (TV). One reason is the banning of cigarette advertising on TV which increased newspaper advertising by 20% in 1971. It describes how Gannett Co. has been buying outside big metropolitan areas to avoid head-on competition with big newspapers. INSET: The Sunday 'supps' are doing super.

The article reports of the acquisition of the Milwaukee newspaper "Evening Post," by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) unions. It states that before the World War I, it was published in the name of "Leader," and when the paper refused U.S. entrance in war, it was barred from mails, and for several years, it sustained on loans and donations and later it was discontinued. Now it runs under open union leadership, and the union leaders have asked for 150,000 dollars from the AFL organizations.

Presents an update on the voluntary effort of New Hampshire newspapers to increase the recycled newsprint content of their publications as of August 2001. List of participating newspapers and their recycled newsprint rate; Goal of the program; Opinion on the results of the recycling program.

The article reports on the newsprint shortage being faced by the newspaper and magazine industry in the U.S. Newspapers are facing a continuing shortage well into 1946 despite being freed from government controls. The supply-demand situation on book paper that is used in the magazine business is tough. The estimated supply of newsprint in 1948 will be about 3870,000 tons. As mentioned, the supply will not be adequate in 1946 due to high demand and stock depletion.

Reports on the impact of a price increase in newsprint on newspapers in Long Island, New York State. Cyclical trend in prices of newsprint; Rise in European demand for newsprint as ostensible reason for shortage of paper; Efforts of newspapers to cope with the price increase; Assertion that shortage is artificial.

Presents letters to the editor referencing various articles and topics published in previous issues. "Newspaper Emperor," published in the October 21 issue; Comment on Benjamin Franklin's statement about the design of Federal Constitution to create a "republic"; Argument pertaining to the objective of Peace Corps; Discussion that young manual workers in Great Britain are determined to get rid of the class marks of the traditional proletariat.

Focuses on the closure of four of West Coast Community Newspapers' eight California papers a week after it was bought by USMedia Group, a division of Crystal City, Missouri-based Central Valley Publishing Inc. Assets acquired by USMedia from New Zealand-based Independent Newspapers Ltd.; Circulations of the now defunct `Coastal Sun,' `Oceanside Sun,' San Marcos' and `Vista Sun.'

Focuses on the success and failure of afternoon daily newspapers in the U.S. Decline in the number of papers publishing after lunchtime between 1999 and 2004; Forecast of John Morton, an analyst at Morton Research Inc., on the performance of the daily newspapers; Focus of successful afternoon papers.

Presents an article on reading old newspapers in Greenwich, Connecticut. Significance of the newspaper 'Greenwich Time'; News published in the newspaper in March 1960; Memories invoked in reading an old newspaper.

Reports on the launching of a weekly newspaper covering Brookhavem and Riverhead by Times/Review Newspapers in Long Island, New York. Name of the newspaper; Schedule on the debut of the newspaper; Statement regarding the newspaper by co-publisher Troy Gustavson.

Reports the delay on the debut of the weekly newspaper 'Valley View' in Wenatchee, Washington. Discussion of the newspaper printing; Schedule on the publication of newspaper; Commitment of advertisers in the newspaper.

Reports on newspaper war between the lesbian and gay biweekly `LGNY' and News Communications Inc.'s `New York Blade News.' Background information about LNGY and New York Blade News; Accusations made by LGNY to Blade; Impact of the competition between the two newspapers.

This section offers news briefs related to companies in the U.S. as of September 1973. Canadian General Electric Co. was awarded by the U.S. Interior Department of a contract worth 57.8 million U.S. dollars for three generating units. A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicted several sales executives, steel companies, and independent fabricators for allegedly conspiring in imposing price increases. The strikes conducted by the Canadian pulp and paper industry have affected the operations of the U.S. newspaper industry.

The article analyzes the issue about the comparison of WikiLeaks to Pentagon Papers following the release of 90,000 documents related to the war in Afghanistan. A Pentagon review of the documents claimed that the disclosure did not harm U.S. national security or endangered American troops in the field. Blogger Sahar Habib Ghazi commented that American news networks and publications have focused on the move of WikiLeaks to reveal such information instead of the war crimes, cover-ups and evidence of an occupation mentality in Afghanistan.

The article reports on the newspaper industry in the U.S. It reveals that McClatchy Co. acquired Knight-Ridder in 2006. Comments from Dan Hayes of Lee Enterprises are included. Advertising is important to the success of a newspaper business. National daily newspaper circulation fell in 2004, according to the Newspaper Association of America.

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.

The article looks at the troubles facing metropolitan daily newspapers in the U.S. as of November 19, 1960. For years big city newspapers have been faced with increasing competition and rising production costs. Circulation has also failed to keep pace with growing markets and the result is a steady list of mergers, mechanical consolidations and joint advertising ventures. In some cities old-time papers quietly fold or sell out. The strategy created by Norman Chandler and his managing group to solve the problems facing the Times Mirror Co. is detailed.

The article features Samuel I. Newhouse, who owns all or part of 30 newspapers in 13 U.S. metropolitan cities in the U.S. He reportedly acquired the New Orleans Times-Picayne and the New Orleans States-Item in 1962. He also paid more than 100 million U.S. dollars to purchase newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations. The relations of Newhouse with labor unions are also discussed.

Reports on Copley Press Inc.'s plans to sell several of its newspapers in Illinois after its purchase of 'The Repository' newspaper in Ohio. Copley's consultation with Veronis Suhler and Associates Inc. to examine the planned sales; Reason for Copley's selling of the assets; Significance of Copley's purchase of 'The Repository'.

Looks at the newspaper wars in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The battle for readership between the 'Green Bay News-Chronicle' and the 'Green Bay Press-Gazette'; How the 'Chronicle' has been able to compete with the 'Gazette'; 'Chronicle' publisher Frank Wood.

Reports on the minimal disruptions suffered by Florida's newspapers as a result of Hurricane Erin which hit the state on August 2, 1995. Ability of `Vero Beach Press-Journal' to print and distribute its August 2, 1995 edition; Readiness of local newspapers to meet the storm; Newspapers affected by the hurricane.

Lou Mleczko remembers being ecstatic in 1980 when the Metropolitan Council of Newspaper Unions negotiated full health care coverage for employees of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News and can't believe he's watching it unravel. Newspapers, like many employers, are trying to reduce health care and benefit costs in negotiations for a new contract. And the first target is reducing benefits to retirees. The papers' preliminary proposal, presented in August 2003, included substantial front-end deductibles for coverage, ending health care benefits for employees who retire after 2009, ending vision and dental care for retirees and cutting off retiree coverage for new employees hired after the contract is signed, among other things.

Provides information on the expectations of newspaper publications regarding the political advertisements for the 2004 national elections in the U.S. Results of a research conducted by the Newspaper Association of America regarding the kind of medium that help voters decide for the election; Factors that affect the placement of political advertisements in newspapers; Benefits of political advertising for newspapers.

Analyzes trends in Sunday newspaper readership and circulation in the U.S. as of August 11, 2003. Study findings by American Opinion Research; Demographics of Sunday newspaper readers; Reason for the difficulty of papers in raising the price for Sunday; Suggestions to publishers of Sunday newspapers.

Focuses on the significance of recycling on various individuals in Redmond, Washington. Collection of used newspapers; Prevention against water pollution; Reduction of flood tragedies.

Discusses the strategies employed by New York City's three remaining newspapers to win the readers of the defunct `New York Newsday.' Dailies; Expected circulation gains; Advertising; Creation of a Sunday edition of the `Post' as an option.

The article looks at content sharing in newsrooms. Across the U.S., shared-content arrangements are emerging among dailies with no common ownership, as a way to reduce staff cuts and save money. Signs of the Oklahoma-Tulsa World deal began appearing in late January 2009 in both print and online, with bylines from each paper appearing atop reports in the other. But not everyone in the state is happy about the Oklahoma-Tulsa workd shared-content deal.

The article discusses competition among alternative weekly newspapers, mainstream tabloids, and specialty publications in the U.S. Erik Wemple, editor of the "Washington City Paper," said that the market niche long-held by alternative newspapers are being targeted by daily newspapers by offering free distribution and listings-driven publications. Gannett Co. alone has launched youth-targeted free weeklies at 10 of its dailies across the nation. Tabloids are also targeting the younger audience.

Discusses the marketing and sectional approach of the Neptune, New Jersey-based 'Asbury Park Press' and their impact on the mission of the Gannet Co. paper to thoroughly covering local news. Circulation and promotional initiatives for loyal subscribers; Marketing gifts for readers; Direct management approach of publisher Robert T. Collins.

Offers a look at the ten newspapers that are managing to control the increasing competition for readers and advertisers in the United States. Details on the changes in news presentation of the `Star-Ledger' of Newark, New Jersey; Awards won by the `Oregonian'; Factors that influenced the booming circulation of the `Sacramento Bee'; Aim of the `Daily Herald' newspaper; Increase in circulation of the `Minneapolis Star Tribune.'

Looks at the ten newspapers in the United States that have made correct decisions to thrive in the industry. Level of competition in the industry; Discussion on the strategy employed by the newspapers; Leading competitors of the newspapers.