Richard Scudder

Richard Betts Scudder (May 13, 1913 – July 11, 2012) was an American newspaper pioneer, newspaper publisher, journalist, and co-founder of the MediaNews Group, the second largest newspaper company in the United States.[1] He served as MediaNews' chairman from 1985 until 2009.[1]

Scudder is also considered an innovator and pioneer of newspaper recycling. He founded the Garden State Paper Company, which later became one of the world's largest newspaper recycling companies.[2]

  1. ^ a b Hevesi, Dennis (2012-07-15). "Richard B. Scudder, Co-Founder of MediaNews Group, Dies at 99". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
  2. ^ Rudnquist, Jeanette (2012-07-12). "Late Newark Evening News publisher Richard B. Scudder remembered as 'newsman's newsman'". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 2012-08-10.