His son sold it to Thomson Newspapers in 1965.
At Thomson Newspapers, executives decided to build the commerce side of the on-line business before turning to news content.
Gillett sold the newspaper four months later to Thomson Newspapers, while the television stations were sold to various parties.
In late 1976, the paper was sold to Thomson Newspapers.
Later in 1959 to 1960, he worked for Thomson Newspapers.
In 1955 the paper was acquired by Thomson Newspapers.
Thomson Newspapers purchased the paper in 1982.
Thomson Newspapers thinks it may have the answer: grow your own.
Thomson Newspapers purchased the newspaper in 1982.
By the end of the 1970s, Thomson Newspapers' circulation in the United States had surpassed the 1 million mark.