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June 17, 1937
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In New York on June 17, the Literary Digest was sold to the Review of Reviews Corporation, led by Albert Shaw, after circulation declined due to competition from new weekly news magazines and a polling error in the Roosevelt election.
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Literary Digest
Is Sold Outright
NEW YORK. June 17.—The Literary Digest has been sold outright to the Review of Reviews Corporation headed by Albert Shaw, veteran magazine editor.
The Literary Digest's circulation fell in recent years as the result of a new type of weekly news magazine. The Digest suffered a severe blow last fall when Roosevelt upset the poll.
Is Sold Outright
NEW YORK. June 17.—The Literary Digest has been sold outright to the Review of Reviews Corporation headed by Albert Shaw, veteran magazine editor.
The Literary Digest's circulation fell in recent years as the result of a new type of weekly news magazine. The Digest suffered a severe blow last fall when Roosevelt upset the poll.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Literary Digest
Sale
Review Of Reviews
Albert Shaw
Circulation Fall
Roosevelt Poll
What entities or persons were involved?
Albert Shaw
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Albert Shaw
Location
New York
Event Date
June 17
Story Details
The Literary Digest has been sold outright to the Review of Reviews Corporation headed by Albert Shaw. The Digest's circulation fell due to a new type of weekly news magazine and a severe blow from Roosevelt upsetting the poll last fall.