In its own columns and in ads in British and U.S. dailies, Canada's biggest and most influential morning newspaper this week announced that it is for sale. The Toronto Globe & Mail (circ. 236,593), which many newsmen consider the New York Times of Canada, will be sold to a "responsible" bidder by the estates of George McCullagh and William H. Wright. Already mentioned as possible buyers: Roy H. Thomson, Canada's biggest newspaper publisher (TIME, Sept. 14, 1953), and Texas Millionaire Clint Murchison, whose property includes half interest in the big Trans-Canada Pipe Lines...
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