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The article presents information on a war that resulted due to the massive leak of secret documents in U.S. history. Daniel Ellsberg, a former Pentagon analyst, was reportedly so concerned about his involvement in the Vietnam tragedy that he had conveyed about 40 volumes of an extraordinary Pentagon history of the war to a newspaper. This included 4,000 pages of top secret documents. The first U.S. ground troops were deployed in South Vietnam during the spring of 1965.

The article profiles Edmund F. Mansure, the head of the U.S. General Services Administration. He is known for his meticulous ways and for being economical. He saves his paper clips until he has enough to give to his secretary. Instead of buying new office furniture for the Foreign Economic Policy Commission, he moved them into the space occupied by the Wage Stabilization Board. He produced a procurement form that reduces paper and the work required.

The article focuses on the wealth accumulated by Samuel I. Newhouse from New York out of newspapers for 40 years. He starts investing in the business for 49,000 dollars in 1922 by buying a slice of "Staten Island Advance." He spends some 122 million dollars collecting properties that include newspapers, radio, and television (TV) stations. His purchase of "Times-Picayune" and "States-Item" serves as the biggest deal in the U.S. journalistic history.

The article reviews the top 10 best daily newspapers in the U.S. in 1974. The top 10 best newspaper includes "The Chicago Tribune," "The Los Angeles Times," "The Louisville Courier-Journal," "The Miami Herald," "The Milwaukee Journal," "Newsday," "The New York Times," "The Wall Street Journal," "The Washington Post," and "Akron Beacon-Journal."

The article profiles Reed Oliver Hunt, Crown Zellerbach Corp.'s chairman and chief executive. It explores Hunt's educational background, employment, and career in Crown Zellerbach, the world's largest paper products manufacturer. It focuses on Hunt's contributions to the company as he climbed up the corporate ladder. Additionally, it offers details about the Crown Zellerbach's operations and financial status.

This article features the operation of the newspaper "Milwaukee Journal" in Wisconsin. Owned by Harry Grant, the newspaper reports everything that happens in the city and covers national and world news, including national politics. It published more advertising than any other newspaper in the world. The newspaper also provides stories that interest residents of Milwaukee.

The article reports on new controversies which involves alleged corrupt practices of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. It mentions that Former Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Sheldon Cohen, asserts that the President has violated IRS rules by listing 50,000 dollars in annual expense account as an additional salary. It affirms that Nixon was also criticized for the Government-paid improvements in two of his homes at Key Biscayne, Florida and San Clemente, California which did little to ensure his safety. It relates that his move to disclose of his personal financial records did not help in curbing suspicions against him.

The article discusses the expansion of Gannett Co. Inc. under the leadership of board chairman Paul Miller. It says that Gannett owns 52 daily and 14 weekly newspapers and added 17 dailies. It tells that Miller prefers to buy dailies that are dominant in growth market and avoids main cities where acquisition rates are high. It explores Gannett's newspaper operations wherein several papers are subjected to editorial autonomy rule and adds that Miller plans to continue his acquisition policy.

The article discusses the impact of inflation on the newspaper and other publishing industry operating in Chicago, Illinois region. According to analysts, inflation and the inroads of television and magazines have forced 42 daily newspapers to merge since 1960. Daily circulation of Chicago's papers has declined since 1960 from 2.4 million to 2.2 million due to the tough economic climate leading to inflation. The advent of television has affected the sale of newspapers. For example, early evening television news programs have hurt afternoon newspaper sales everywhere in the U.S. Some of the newspapers affected by inflation include, "News," "Today," and "Tribune."

The article reports on an unsecured and loosely regulated kind of corporate credit in the U.S. which is known as commercial paper. Commercial paper was the nation's fastest-growing type of credit until the collapse of the Penn Central, but now it has become a prime source of financial worry. In case of a commercial paper, the issuer need not register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It is also reported that commercial paper is not counted as part of the nation's money supply.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals to order a retrial on the case of ousted collector of the country's internal revenue bureau, Denis W. Delaney in early July 1953. The court claims that the press uproar had prevented a fair trial on Delaney so it is ordering a retrial. The evidence presented by sister publications Providence Journal and Evening Bulletin reporter John Strohmeyer, however, prompted Delaney to plead guilty on bribery and tax evasion.

The article offers information on the shortage of newsprint in the U.S. in 1973. "The Wall Street Journal" revealed to readers that it was cutting editorial, news and advertising space and limiting on newsstand copies. In addition, dailies and weeklies with no big standing orders from suppliers, no capacity to stockpile big quantities of newsprint and no private mills were taking more drastic steps. The "Rapid City Journal" has already halted publishing Saturday editions to economize dwindling paper supplies.

The article reviews the Italian newspaper "L' Unità."

The article reports on decreased profits by U.S. paper companies after it undercuts prices in an effort to keep their big machines rolling at full speed. According to President William R. Kellet of Kimberly-Clark Corp., the paper industry is not out of woods but is starting to be optimistic ahead. Furthermore, Chairman David Luke adds that the paper industry generates 12 billion dollars a year and if it took advantage of wood chemicals, it could double their sales since the materials are free.

The article profiles "Pecos Daily News" publisher Billie Sol Estes, highlighting the conflict between Estes and the rival newspaper "Independent and Enterprise." It states that Estes started his own paper to compete with "Independent and Enterprise," the paper that allegedly helped him get beaten at a school-board election. It adds that Independent ran articles aimed at tarnishing Estes' reputation to which owner of Independent Dr. Harlow Avery claims that they are not fighting Estes.

The article focuses on the controversy of the report from the newspaper "Observer" regarding the African Americans that were given white-collar jobs in South Carolina. It states that the newspaper's revelation and editorial policy illustrates its stand as the loudest advocate of racial discrimination. However, the newspaper's editorial was countered by the moderate paper "Waring," which does not interested in promoting boycotts against the African Americans.

The article focuses on the trend of paper clothing industry in the U.S. It highlights the opening of Joseph Magnin Co.'s boutique which market paper dresses in its 28 stores in the West Coast. It depicts the marketing strategy and innovations of other paper clothing companies which include Scott Paper Co. which introduced the disposable duds and Mars Manufacturing Co. of Asheville, North Carolina. It features West Coast Designer Judith Brewer, depicting her paper dresses designs.

The article reports on the use of paper plates, cutlery and dresses in making furniture. It states that chairs and desks introduced by Bernard Holdaway are becoming a hit in London, England. These things are made of compressed pulp paper. Moreover, another use of pulp paper introduced by London Royal College of Art Graduate Peter Murdoch is cited. He made a gay nursery chair which is now on sale on specialty shops in the region.

The article focuses on the survey report titled "Paper Profits," by the nonprofit organization Council on Economic Priorities (CEP) on the response of U.S. paper and pulp industry to the demand for cleaner environment. The report reveals that the paper industry has been slow in installing anti-pollution processes and devices and mentions that less than half of the mills surveyed had adopted satisfactory pollution control measures. It shows that most of the companies dump wastes into rivers.

The article focuses on the purchase of the "Portland Oregonian" newspaper by Samuel I. Newhouse, owner of several publications. The newspaper was founded by Henry Lewis Pittock and his longtime editor, Harvey Whitefield Scott. Newhouse is planning to implement few changes in the newspaper, but the editorial staff will remain.

The article features "Le Figaro," a French daily founded in 1826 and published in Paris. The paper considers itself the voice of the Catholic middle class and has been virulently anti-communist. Some time ago, their stance caused the French Communist Party to burn its papers and attack its offices, but such increased their circulation to 400,000. Its managing director is Pierre Brisson, who has refused to resign despite attempts to fire him by the publication's owner, Yvonne Cotnareanu. The paper's history since its founding is described.

The article reports on the efforts by newspapers in Boston, Massachusetts in boosting circulation after implementing price increases. Among the newspapers that posted reduced profits were "Post," "Herald," and "Globe." The reasons cited for the problems faced by Boston's newspapers include an overcrowded market, display advertisements, and oversized headlines. In response to a drop in circulation, the newspapers launched contests to lure readers back.

The article reports on the success of Cleveland, Ohio's newspaper "Cleveland Press" under the leadership of its editor Louis Seltzer largely because of its close relationships with readers and the Cleveland community. The newspaper, with a circulation of 310, 858 celebrated its 75th anniversary with all Cleveland residents invited. With the backing of the paper, political unknown Anthony J. Celebrezze was elected as Cleveland mayor.