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Now It's History

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The rise of independent journalism

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Richard Galant
Jul 14, 2025
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The Sunday, September 8, 1963 edition of the New York Times had 10 sections, for a total of 576 pages of news and advertising.

Getting sent out to pick up the early edition of the Sunday New York Times was a heavy responsibility for a kid in the 1960s. Literally. The paper could weigh as much as seven pounds. Even worse, you could be held responsible fo…

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