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1. Vietnamese papers battle for ad dollars.

Author

Moses, Lucia

Subjects
*NEWSPAPER publishing, *VIETNAMESE newspapers
Abstract

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.'

Published
1999

2. Down and out in Silicon Valley.

Author

Davis, Joel and Moses, Lucia

Subjects
*PUBLISHING
Abstract

Focuses on Jay Harris's resignation as publisher of the California-based newspaper, 'San Jose Mercury News.' Response to Knight Ridder pressure to bring profits up; Refusal to create near-term savings at the expense of the paper's reputation; Decline of total advertising revenue at Knight Ridder in February 2001.

Published
2001

3. San Jose prevents major strike.

Author

Davis, Joel

Subjects
*WAGE bargaining, *COLLECTIVE bargaining, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

Details the wage bargaining agreement reached between the California-based `San Jose Mercury News' management and five unions representing the paper's employees. Annual wage raises agreed upon; Bonuses included in the agreement.

Published
2000

4. Ex-columnist fires back.

Author

Strupp, Joe

Subjects
*WOMEN journalists
Abstract

Reports on former `San Jose Mercury News' business columnist Chris Nolan's criticism of the paper in a letter to the editor. Dismissal of Nolan after investing in a friend's Internet company; Allegation that the newspaper failed to disclose its investments that might appear as a conflict with news coverage; Profit derived by Nolan from her investment in AutoWeb.com.

Published
1999