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Sounds like a non-committal form letter the backstory of which seems like they have already made their decision and will not publish every day anymore.<BR>
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From: fsternfeld@gmail.com<BR>Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 10:56:28 -0500<BR>To: post@neohiopal.org<BR>Subject: [NEohioPAL] "save the plain dealer" - I got a reply from Steve Newhouse of Advance Publications<BR><BR>I recently wrote to Steve Newhouse (Advance Publications - owns the Plain Dealer) and got the reply below. If you value having a local daily newspaper, I encourage you to write to Mr. Newhouse to make your feelings known: <B><FONT color=#990000><A href="mailto:stevejj@aol.com">stevejj@aol.com</A></FONT></B>
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<DIV class=ecxgmail_quote>---------- Forwarded message ----------<BR>From: <B class=ecxgmail_sendername>Steve Newhouse</B> <SPAN dir=ltr><<A href="mailto:stevejj@aol.com">stevejj@aol.com</A>></SPAN><BR>Date: Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 10:11 AM<BR>Subject: Re: the plain dealer<BR>To: <A href="mailto:fsternfeld@gmail.com">fsternfeld@gmail.com</A><BR><BR><BR><FONT color=black face=arial>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN>Dear Mr. Sternfeld --</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN>Thank you for your email regarding The Plain Dealer. I appreciate your input.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN>As I am sure you are aware, </SPAN>rapid changes are occurring in the way people want to receive news and information -- not only in Cleveland but globally. However, one thing has not changed, and will not change -- our deep commitment to Northeast Ohio, and to deliver the highest-quality journalism and marketing solutions on all platforms.<U></U><U></U></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Let me convey a message from our leadership team in Cleveland:<U></U><U></U></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">"We are working to develop a localized approach that will allow us to continue to fulfill our commitment to quality journalism in an increasingly digital world. We are drawing upon our deep understanding of the community and the needs of our readers and advertisers. Nothing has been decided. "<SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">I support the work of our team in Cleveland, and have passed on your input to them.<U></U><U></U></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Once again, I am grateful that you took the time to email.<U></U><U></U></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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<DIV class=ecxMsoNormal><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Cordially yours,<SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><U></U><U></U></SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=3 face="Times New Roman"></FONT>
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