SMC219Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: The Wall Street Journal, Death Watch, Gannett Company
30 Oct 2012
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Before: american newspapers began in colonial america more than 3 centuries ago as one-page sheets that consisted primarily of announcements (arrival and departures of ships) From 1690 1829, newspapers were the only medium that deliver news and info as soon as it happened. Changes occurred through technological developments, and introduction of broadcasting; nonetheless, newspapers still attract readers. Newspapers are independent from gov, thus responsible for keeping public informed. At first, papers were controlled under british gov. , marked by published by authority . Publick occurences, the first paper, never made it long bc of gov restrictions. The boston news-letter was the first consecutively issued paper. First american paper to appear without british approval: new england courant by james franklin. This began the tradition of independent press in the country. Benjamin franklin brings pennsylvania gazette and it becomes the most influential and most financially successful of all colonial newspapers. Benjfrank proved that printer could make money without gov sanctions or support.
