Newspaper readership decline tests the heart of an era
A survey of U S daily papers traces a 4 6 percent drop 1973 75 and reader disaffection amid inflation urban flight and new media. Editors seek market research policy changes and tech upgrades to halt losses and keep papers relevant while some experiment with sensationalism.
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L.A. Times-Washington Post
Daily
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
San Francisco
Los Angeles Times
Chicago
Los Angeles
Boston
Detroit
Houston
Barry Bingham
Louisville Courier Journal and Times
New York Times
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Otis Chandler
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Hubcaps Returned By City Hall Thief
Police report a theft of hubcaps from a car near City Hall. A witness saw the suspect return and abandon the hubcaps on the street. The incident may involve Councilman Charlie Gibbs as the possible owner Identify the motive remains unclear.
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City Hall
Charlie Gibbs
Restaurants Aid Needy Children in Lawton Holiday Program
Forty needy Lawton school children receive a festive lunch and a $5 shopping trip during Christmas season. Cache Road and Gore Boulevard Sirloin Stockade host meals on two Saturdays, with visiting teacher Carol Lubke coordinating trips from Western Hills Elementary.
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Lawton School
Lawton
Carol Lubke
Western Hills Elementary School
Cache Road
Gore Boulevard Sirloin Stockade
Decking Removed From Area Bridge
Comanche County Sheriff's Office investigates theft of complete new decking from a county road bridge south of Lawton. Thieves left the sub floor to allow traffic to cross, the bridge on Combes Road about half a mile west of Sheridan Road.
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Comanche County
Hanukkah Services Planned At Chapel
The Chapel at 7 30 p m Thursday will lead a Lawton Fort Sill community Hanukkah celebration. The festival begins at sundown Thursday and ends Dec 24 with a Menorah lighting and a post service party featuring traditional holiday foods. Chaplain Capt Jacob Yellin calls Hanukkah a joyous holiday and notes games and gifts for children. event open to the public. Vancouver's average summer temperature is 70 degrees F.
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Lawton-Fort Sill
Judas Maccabeus
Jacob Yellin
Fort Sill
Yellin
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