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Newspaper
Lima Star
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1966
Page
9
The Lima Star directors voted for a final public appeal to raise money to continue publishing as newsprint shortages bite. Employees will work for $50 weekly for three weeks to stabilize finances after $25,000 in old debts must be erased. About 11,000 in pledges from staff and stockholders exist so far.
A Star Editorial crafts an allegory about Sheriff Amil Star recruiting a posse to battle Al Miners. The piece questions public support and funding, compares courage to legends, and asks whether the community will rise with supplies and resolve or withdraw from the struggle.
The Lima Star received pledges and several letters after last night’s broadcasts urging support for the newspaper. Mrs. Stockholder and Friends write to remind readers of past hard times, urge collective giving, and stress the paper’s importance. Readers are urged to visit the Lima Star office with pledges or money now.
Readers urged to join by listing name and address to receive The Star at home. Those not yet subscribed may correct the oversight and indicate home delivery instead of a dollar amount.
Former Lima Citizen printers launch a community owned paper from Feb 1964 through mid 1965 stock sale and campaign. By Aug 1965 stockholders meet elect officers decide to start amid director split with about 85000 dollars sought. Sept 1965 first Lima Star appears. Nov 1965 revenues fall short, pledges rise. Feb 1966 rally reports small profit but debt remains. Feb 9 1966 directors seek last-ditch community appeal as verdict looms.
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