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The article focuses on the paper waste management within newspaper publishing industry. Topics discussed include reduction of wastes produced by the printers; impact of waste conservation on the creating business revenues; and impact of equipments such as plates, paper grain and color complexity on printed wastes by the press.

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.

This article reports on the redesign of the Tribune newspaper "Orlando Sentinel." The paper's new look includes more graphs, charticles, looming pictures and use of colors, such as lilac, pink, aqua, red and avocado. The paper already devised a roadmap independently before Tribune issued the marching orders. According to the paper's editor Charlotte Hall, a revamp had been on editors' minds for some time.

The article focuses on the plan of SP Newsprint Co. to sell the company and its SP Recycling subsidiary. The newsprint company, owned in equal parts by affiliates of Cox Enterprises Inc., Media General Inc. and the McClatchy Co., engaged TD Securities to consider a range of options due to continuing declines in sales of newspaper publishing and newsprint documentation. INSET: Publishers' recent retreat from paper mills.

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.

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.

Reports that the Ohoopee Regional Library System in Vidalia, Georgia has been sued by the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia. Allegation that Vidalia-Toombs County Library staffers banned a gay newspaper from a free publications table because it offended their Christian values; Decision of the library to ban all free publications from the building; Remarks from the Ohoopee Regional Library director.

Reports that newspapers are becoming the source of syndicated information such as television listings and weather data. Competition of newspapers with other media for readers and advertisements; Benefits of accessing newspapers for such information as feature packages, online packages and onscreen television listings.

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.

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.

Reports on the complaints of U.S. retailers against the increasing cost of newspaper advertising. Concern of buyers and sellers about the current advertising sales slump; Projected increase in newspaper rates in 1991; Comments from Mervyn's executive Sue Sprunk on rate increases and newspapers' efficiency; Actions taken by "Saint Paul Pioneer Press" publisher to address the problem.

Features the free tabloid-size "The Sunday Paper" weekly published by Sunday Paper Publishing which targets the younger newspaper readers, set to be launched on September 26, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. Contents of the weekly paper; Initial distribution of the newspaper; Information on the plan to increase circulation by the end of 2005.

The article offers information on the bankruptcy of Charleston Gazette-Mail due to decision of owner Chilton family to take a loan to match bid of Ogden Newspaper. Topics discussed include plan of Ogden to acquire Charleston Daily Mail; acquisition of Charleston Gazette-Mail by Ogden due to its bankruptcy; and impact of corruption on print journalism.

The article focuses on the increasing price of newsprint in the United States. Skyrocketing newsprint prices have been blamed for everything from a hiring freeze at the newspaper "The Dallas Morning News," to a price hike for the Sunday edition of the newspaper "The New York Times." With no easing on the newsprint front, where costs are up by about 35 percent to 40 percent over a year ago, this year's price jumps ultimately may give newspaper publishers another strong shove toward the electronic media.

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 reports that advertising revenues for print media such as newspapers and magazines are expected to drop in 2009. The price of paper and gas has increased in 2008, causing production and distribution costs to also increase. This trend is expected to continue in 2009. Financial analysis company PricewaterhouseCoopers has predicted a 2.4% drop in advertising revenues.

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.

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 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.

Focuses on an increase in the number of publications using color in their daily comic pages in the United States. Boon for Reed Brennan Media Associates; Reasons why papers do not publish daily color comics; Advantages of colors; Drawbacks of colorization.

The article focuses on the recycling program implemented by the printing division of the newspaper "The Chicago Tribune" Manager Roy Carlson relates their failure to separate garbage from recyclable materials. It cites the newspaper's production of 720,000 pounds of wastes per month. It explains the key rules established by the newspaper to ensure success, including the need for education and communication among staff and the need for simple process to handle recyclables.

This article presents the results of a study on the attitude of newspaper readers in the U.S. as of August 1991. To help papers improve targeting, the American Society of Newspapers Editors commissioned Minnesota Opinion Research Inc. (MORI) to find out what readers want from their newspapers. MORI identified two different groups of dissatisfied newspaper readers. Of 1, 264 people surveyed in the U.S., 13% were "at-risk" readers--those who read papers fairly regularly but would like them to be simpler and more accessible. Another 13% were "potential" readers--those who read only occasionally and think newspapers do not give enough in-depth information. Loyal readers made up 55% of the group and non-readers 19%.

Presents an update on the newspaper industry in the U.S. as of January 1998. Business operation sold by International Paper Co.; Reelstand to be designed and manufactured by Enkel Corp.; Alliance forged by Goss Graphic Systems Incorporated.

Focuses on the case filed by Arthur Leighton against the `North County Times,' and the city of Oceanside, California for failing to advise him about the possibility of a crime against him. Background on the case; Questions raised over a newspaper's legal obligation to inform an intended victim when receiving advance notice of a crime; Arguments raised by the paper's attorney.

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.

The article discusses the trend among newspaper publishers to adopt the move began by Detroit, Michigan dailies Free Press and News to limit their house delivery to Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The 50 % drop in advertising revenues is said to be forcing publishers to cut on costs. The resultant decline in circulation is stated to signal that publishers should be enhancing their online versions to take advantage of the growing digital media consumption and increase online advertising income.

Focuses on legal issues involving `Gwinnett Daily Post' filed by the `Atlanta Journal' and `Constitution' regarding the Post's qualification to carry out the Georgia government legal advertising over the cable. Atlanta papers' rationale behind the disqualification of Post; Definition and boundaries of paid circulation according to the Audit Bureau of Circulation; Georgia Supreme Court's ruling.

Reports on the results of a study by media criticism class students of 35 newspapers published in the United States. Factors behind students' newspaper choice; Variety and depth of news coverage; Layout selection and display of photographs; Availability of the paper; Complaints raised regarding most publications.

The article discusses marketing research conudcted by the firm Nielsen Claritas on "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Philadelphia Daily News" newspapers owned by Philadelphia Media Holdings of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A survey of 750 people in the market area found that newspaper readers had a higher level of engagement with the medium than did consumers of other mass media.

The article focuses on a decrease in newspaper advertising which is being seen in the United States. A discussion of the factors which have led to the decline, including a decline in newspaper circulation, and layoffs of newspaper staff members, is presented. Newspaper advertising's future in the country is discussed.

The article focuses on the controversy surrounding the launch of the newspaper Capital City Courier. According to newspaper owner/editor Michael Pittman, the primary goal of the newspaper is to raise issues that Afro-American folks talk about in private but do not generally talk about in public. The newspaper's reports are fodder for chat rooms and blogs, as well as black radio talk shows.

The article focuses on the lawsuit filed by Cox Enterprises against the News-Journal Corp. for fraud, waste and mismanagement. The News-Journal Corp. (NJC) is a privately held company controlled by the Davidson family. Cox alleged that the newspaper's board members squandered the company's money. At the heart of the issue is the News-Journal's move to spend $13 million for the naming rights of a Daytona Beach downtown performing arts center.

The article reports on the increase in number of U.S. newspapers that added Sudoku to their puzzle pages. The puzzle aims to place numbers one through nine in the empty squares so that each number appears only once in each smaller box in vertical and horizontal rows. Former judge and lawyer Wayne Gould created the game and wrote a program that generates puzzles and distribute it for free to newspapers. The first newspapers to print Sudoku are the "Conway" and "Daily Sun."

The article reports on the initiatives of some newspapers to target the youth in the U.S. The News for Kids section of "The Atlanta Journal Constitution" has been redesigned to include puzzles and games for children. The "Chicago Tribune" was also challenged to be redesigned by Susan Mango Curtis, assistant professor at Northwestern University, to cater for younger readers.

Offers a look at the imminent expiration of the joint operating agreement between "The Cincinnati Enquirer" and "The Cincinnati Post" in 2008. Statement from Mike Philipps, editor of both the "Cincinnati Post: and its "Kentucky Post" edition; Overview of the agreement; Speculations regarding the future of "The Cincinnati Post."

Provides information on the new strategies adopted by the circulation departments of newspapers in the U.S. as of June 2004. Number of copies sold by "The Bakersfield Californian" in the six-month period through March 2004; Decline in the circulation of "The Dallas Morning News"; List of changes made by "The Bakersfield Californian."

Explores how local newspapers across the U.S. have covered the Iraq War casualties. Number of U.S. soldiers from Fort Hood in Texas who died since the U.S. invasion of Iraq; Coverage by "The Lawton Constitution" newspaper on Iraq-related deaths; Reaction of the press to the ban imposed on the coverage of the arrival of dead bodies at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

Reports on the added pressure to California newspapers to cover the wildfires in Southern California. Number of reporters of "Los Angeles Times" required for the coverage; Reason the "Times" newspaper was planning to begin rotating reporters from the business and features staffs into coverage; Comments from Karin Winner, editor of "The San Diego Union Tribune"; Statement from Joe Ames, projects editor for the "Orange County Register."

Reports on a decline in interest in the news coverage of the war on terrorism in Afghanistan due to budget cutbacks and the U.S. war with Iraq as of September 2003. Newspapers and reporters involved in the coverage of Afghanistan; Statement issued by Mike Jett, deputy foreign editor for the periodical "Chicago Tribune."

Reports on the preparedness of newspaper companies during the August 2003 blackout in the northeastern part of the U.S. Impact of the power outage on the operations of "Dallas Morning News"; Location of the printing plants of "Washington Post"; Remarks from Rich Cox, vice president for operations of "San Francisco Chronicle" on the advantage of buying a generator.

Discusses the labor contract problems facing several newspapers in the U.S. Cause of the conflict between the management and employees of 'The Sun' newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland; Strike preparations of the workers of 'Saint Paul Pioneer Press' in Minnesota; Factors affecting the labor contract negotiations at 'The Boston Globe' newspaper.

Reports on the opportunity for some newspapers in the U.S. to make broadcast acquisitions if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decides to drop most cross-ownership restrictions on June 2, 2003. Broadcast market studies being conducted by newspaper companies in an aim to determine potential acquisitions; Proposal of the FCC to ease restrictions on common ownership of two television stations in the same market; Affiliation of W.B. Grimes & Co. with Media Services Group for cross-ownership opportunities.

The article discusses the efforts of the New York Times Co. to attract advertisers to its global newspaper space for the "International Herald Tribune," and the "The New York Times." Early buyers include, watch manufacturer, Movado, EDS and New York University. The company needs to stem losses after it acquired full ownership of the "International Herald Tribune" in January 2003. The newspaper's rate for a one-time-black-and-white ad for both its Atlantic and Asian editions is $62,068.00.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by the family of James A. Lewis, a Virginia man shot to death by police, against the daily newspaper of Media General Inc. 'Richmond Times-Dispatch' over the 911 call Lewis made prior to his death. Claims of the plaintiffs against the newspaper; Information on the incident that led to the death of Lewis.

Reports the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian war on newspaper industry in the U.S. Bias on the war coverage; Conflict among newspaper industry concerning the war coverage; Loss of revenue at the Los Angeles Times newspaper.

The article reports that the Hopi tribal newspaper, the "Hopi Tutuveni," which closed its doors in 2009, has resumed publication. The first issue of the eight-page broadsheet paper hit newsstands in April, 2013 and will continue as a biweekly publication and will cover tribal government happenings, features, sports, local, state, and national news. Mihio Manus, who was earlier editor of another tribal paper, the "Gila River Indian News," is the new managing editor.

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.

The article reports on the plan of Rupert Murdoch of News International to launch the newspaper London Paper in London, England on September 18, 2006. The paper is expected to be about 48 pages with a print run of 400,000. Insiders said the company plans to retaliate against new competition from the London Paper, possibly even launching a new title.

Discusses the public prototype experiment of a redesigned Sunday newspaper of the "Columbia Missourian" as of June 2004. Description of the prototype Sunday paper; Difference between the notion of tabloid and broadsheets; Benefits of the community paper from the public prototyping.

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.