Preserving tradition, the story of America's last hot metal newspaper

Preserving tradition, the story of America's last hot metal newspaper

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the Watch Crescent, the last hot metal newspaper in the U.S., owned by the speaker's family since 1917. The speaker shares personal experiences, having worked there since age 12 and being the publisher for 37 years. Despite technological advances, traditional printing methods are maintained due to lack of necessity for change. The future of the paper is uncertain, with the speaker expressing amazement at its continued existence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many subscribers does the newspaper currently have?

300

440

600

500

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated future of the paper according to the publisher?

It will cease publication

It will continue for 20 years

It will be published next week

It will change its format