The Arizona Republic
The Arizona Republic is an American newspaper based in Phoenix , Arizona . With a circulation of around 500,000 copies, it is one of the ten largest newspapers in the United States and is also the state's most widespread daily newspaper . The newspaper has been part of the Gannett media group since 2000 .
history
The newspaper was founded on May 19, 1890 under the name The Arizona Republican . She was known for her racist attitudes toward Indians , African Americans, and Americans of Mexican descent . Over the years the political orientation of the newspaper changed.
Dwight B. Heard , a Phoenix farmer and cattle farmer, published the newspaper from 1912 until his death in 1929. The newspaper was then published by officers Charles Stauffer and W. Wesley Knorpp . Stauffer and Knorpp renamed the newspaper The Arizona Republic in 1930 and bought out competitors Phoenix Evening Gazette and Phoenix Weekly Gazette , later better known as The Phoenix Gazette and Arizona Business Gazette . In 1946 the newspaper was bought by the Midwestern magnate Eugene C. Pulliam . Pulliam, who bought the two Gazettes and also the Republic , published all three newspapers until 1975, when he died at the age of 86. Under his leadership, the newspaper's circulation increased significantly. Pulliam, one of the leading businessmen in Phoenix, shaped both the Arizona Republic and the modern appearance of the city itself with his conservative political stance and the demand for civilian leadership . Pulliam's holding company, Central Newspapers Inc. , which was run by Pulliam's widow and son took over the operative business of the Republic / Gazette newspapers after Pulliam's death.
On June 2, 1976, Don Bolles, a reporter for the Arizona Republic , was victim of a car bomb. The bomb was detonated during an alleged meeting with an informant who was supposed to give him information about one of his reports. Bolles, who had been involved in the organized crime hunt in Arizona, died eleven days after the attack.
The Phoenix Gazette was discontinued in 1997 and its contents were merged with the Arizona Republic . The Arizona Business Gazette continues to exist. Since 1998 The Rep has been published , a weekly edition specifically aimed at college students. The newspaper has belonged to Gannett since 2000. The one with the Pulitzer Prize excellent draftsman Steve Benson works for the Republic .
Content and website
In addition to current daily content such as news, business, classifieds, sports reports, local events and events, the Republic publishes reports on art, culture, travel and living. A cover story telling the story of the people of southern Arizona is published regularly. The Republic and the NBC cooperating station KPNX, which is also part of Gannett, have created a joint website. This site, azcentral.com, is one of the most visited websites in the state of Arizona.
Individual evidence
- ↑ As of 2008: BurellesLuce: Top Newspapers, Blogs & Consumer Magazines 2008 (PDF; 318 kB)
- ↑ About Gannett: The Arizona Republic . Gannett Co., Inc .. Archived from the original on May 4, 2010. Information: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
Web links
- Official website
- History of the Newspapers in Arizona ( Memento of September 28, 2007 in the Internet Archive )