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    Tribune Declares Bankruptcy; NY Times Borrows against Its Building

    The Tribune Company, with major newspapers in Chicago and Los Angeles, has filed for bankruptcy , and the New York Times may have to mortgage its property in New York City. Both actions belie the struggles of an increasingly troubled industry.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Tribune Company, with major newspapers in Chicago and Los Angeles, has filed for bankruptcy, and the New York Times may have to mortgage its property in New York City. Both actions belie the struggles of an increasingly troubled industry. A 20-year veteran of the defunct Knight-Ridder Newspapers, Ken Doctor is an analyst for Outsell and Content Bridges, which focus on the transformation of the news media from print to digital.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

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      Sonya Geis

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Ken Doctor

      CEO and founder of Lookout Santa Cruz

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    3 of 3
    Federal Bailouts and Double Standards
    1. 1:48Pakistan Moves against Mumbai Attacker Group
    2. 7:47Bailouts, Perferences and Industrial Policy
    3. 43:24Tribune Declares Bankruptcy; NY Times Borrows against Its BuildingYou’re reading this
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