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Before Salt Lake City became a two-paper town, the scrappy Evening Telegram prided itself on being "the people's" news.
To the board of directors governing the Salt Lake Telegram, August 30, 1952 must have been a day of mixed emotions.
To the board of directors governing the Salt Lake Telegram , August 30, 1952 must have been a day of mixed emotions. "We sincerely appreciate the loyalty of Telegram readers and advertisers, and the support that they have given our staff," the board announced in the paper's final edition.
"To the public of Salt Lake City, to Telegram advertisers, and to the staff of the Salt Lake Telegram , our sincere thanks." After publishing for 50 years—through two name changes and three transfers of ownership—it was time for the Telegram to say goodbye.
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