for $55 million. The deal boosted Knight from the fifth to the third largest newspaper chain in the United States in terms of circulation. In August 1973, Knight acquired the Lexington Herald-Leader. In September 1973, Knight purchased R.W. Page Corp. The sale included the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer and The Bradenton Herald.

Merger

On July 11, 1974, Knight Newspapers and Ridder Publications

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