The Thomson Corporation management was struggling to run the business due to the 1979 energy crisis and union demands. Management sought a buyer who was in a position to guarantee the survival of both titles, had the resources, and was committed to funding the introduction of modern printing methods.
The Thoms.on Corporation management was struggling to run the business due to the 1,979 energy crisis and union demands Management sought a buyer who was in a position to guara.ntee the survival of both titles, had the resources and was committed to funding the introduction of modern printing methods