Noncontrolling Interest (Details)	Dec. 31, 2015
Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiaries by noncontrolling owners	4.00%
Evansville (IN) Courier & Press [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiaries by noncontrolling owners	6.00%

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