The Norman Transcript
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The Norman Transcript is a daily newspaper published in Norman, Oklahoma
, USA, covering Cleveland
and McClain
counties, in the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City
. It is owned by Community Newspaper Holdings
Inc.
The Norman Transcript is the oldest business in Norman, Oklahoma
. It was founded by settler Edward Philip Ingle on July 13, 1889.
The newspaper's marketing slogan is "Trusted, Tested, Timeless." Its mission statement
emphasizes its focus on promoting Norman -- home of the University of Oklahoma
-- as "a unique identity and culture"; and maintaining a centrist and pragmatic editorial
page.
of April 22, 1889. Ingle had previously owned and operated the Purcell Register newspaper from 1887-89.
The first edition described Ingle's hopes for the newspaper, that "It will ever be a champion of the people and will be found ready to investigate both sides of any question of importance for the welfare of the people." The first two issues of the Transcript were published in July 1889, with a hiatus until later in the autumn. The Norman Transcript has been published regularly since then.
The weekly newspaper
was sold to J.J. Burke in 1903. Burke established a companion free daily newspaper
in 1912, later merging the two editions into a paid daily in 1917. The paper's first chain owner was Donrey Media Group in 1985; CNHI bought The Transcript from Donrey in 1998.
James M. Flinchum
worked at The Transcript in the late 1930s before joining United Press
and later as editor-in-chief of the Wyoming State Tribune, forerunner of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle
in Cheyenne
, Wyoming
.
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the...
, USA, covering Cleveland
Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Cleveland County is a county in the central part of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 255,755 at the 2010 census. Its county seat is Norman. Cleveland County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
and McClain
McClain County, Oklahoma
McClain County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 27,740 at the 2000 census. Its county seat is Purcell. McClain County is part of the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is in the top 3 fastest growing counties in Oklahoma with a growth rate of...
counties, in the southern suburbs of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City is the capital and the largest city in the state of Oklahoma. The county seat of Oklahoma County, the city ranks 31st among United States cities in population. The city's population, from the 2010 census, was 579,999, with a metro-area population of 1,252,987 . In 2010, the Oklahoma...
. It is owned by Community Newspaper Holdings
Community Newspaper Holdings
Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. is a publisher of newspapers and advertising-related publications throughout the eastern part of the United States. The company was formed in 1997 by Ralph Martin, and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. The company is financed by the Retirement Systems of...
Inc.
The Norman Transcript is the oldest business in Norman, Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
Norman is a city in Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States, and is located south of downtown Oklahoma City. It is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, Norman was to have 110,925 full-time residents, making it the third-largest city in Oklahoma and the...
. It was founded by settler Edward Philip Ingle on July 13, 1889.
The newspaper's marketing slogan is "Trusted, Tested, Timeless." Its mission statement
Mission statement
A mission statement is a statement of the purpose of a company or organization. The mission statement should guide the actions of the organization, spell out its overall goal, provide a path, and guide decision-making...
emphasizes its focus on promoting Norman -- home of the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
-- as "a unique identity and culture"; and maintaining a centrist and pragmatic editorial
Editorial
An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject. Opinion pieces are featured in many periodicals.-Editorials:...
page.
History
The newspaper was founded by settler Edward Philip Ingle on July 13, 1889, shortly after the Land RunLand run
Land run usually refers to an historical event in which previously restricted land of the United States was opened for homesteading on a first arrival basis. Some newly opened lands were sold first-come, sold by bid, or won by lottery, or by means other than a run...
of April 22, 1889. Ingle had previously owned and operated the Purcell Register newspaper from 1887-89.
The first edition described Ingle's hopes for the newspaper, that "It will ever be a champion of the people and will be found ready to investigate both sides of any question of importance for the welfare of the people." The first two issues of the Transcript were published in July 1889, with a hiatus until later in the autumn. The Norman Transcript has been published regularly since then.
The weekly newspaper
Weekly newspaper
A weekly newspaper is a general-news publication that is published on newsprint once or twice a week.Such newspapers tend to have smaller circulations than daily newspapers, and are usually based in less-populous communities or small, defined areas within large cities; often, they may cover a...
was sold to J.J. Burke in 1903. Burke established a companion free daily newspaper
Free daily newspaper
Free daily newspapers are distributed free of charge, either in central places in cities and towns, or with other newspapers. The revenues of such newspapers are based on advertising.-In the U.S.:...
in 1912, later merging the two editions into a paid daily in 1917. The paper's first chain owner was Donrey Media Group in 1985; CNHI bought The Transcript from Donrey in 1998.
James M. Flinchum
James M. Flinchum
James Maxwell Flinchum, Jr., known as Jim Flinchum , was from 1961 until his retirement in 1985 the editor-in-chief of the Wyoming State Tribune, one of two forerunners of the existing Wyoming Tribune Eagle in Cheyenne, Wyoming.-Early years:Flinchum was born in Caddo in Bryan County in southern...
worked at The Transcript in the late 1930s before joining United Press
United Press International
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and later as editor-in-chief of the Wyoming State Tribune, forerunner of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle is a daily newspaper published in Cheyenne and distributed primarily in Laramie County, Wyoming. It is the state's second largest newspaper in terms of circulation, behind the Casper Star Tribune. The Tribune Eagle is also one of several newspapers serving the Front Range...
in Cheyenne
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cheyenne is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Wyoming and the county seat of Laramie County. It is the principal city of the Cheyenne, Wyoming, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Laramie County. The population is 59,466 at the 2010 census. Cheyenne is the...
, Wyoming
Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
.