Eddy Shah, who launched the first national newspaper using modern technology, dies at 81

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Eddy Shah, a newspaper proprietor who launched the first national newspaper using modern technology, has died at 81. Shah achieved a landmark victory against press unions, paving the way for technological reform in the industry. His newspaper, Today, struggled financially and ultimately failed. He later attempted to launch another national newspaper, The Post, which also ended in failure, highlighting the challenges of competing in the national newspaper market.


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