It was a family-owned newspaper until 1972, when it was purchased by Capital Cities Communications.

Capital Cities Communications buys ABC -the first takeover of a television network.

An era of local ownership ended on April 22, 1984, when it was acquired by Capital Cities Communications.

To reflect the diversity of their holdings, the company changed its name to Capital Cities Communications in 1973.

The station, along with its AM counterpart, was purchased by Capital Cities Communications in 1961.

He also served from 1960 to 1964 as a director and chairman of the executive committee of Capital Cities Communications in New York.

In 1986, ABC was purchased for $3.5 billion by Capital Cities Communications.

In 1968, the company - then named Fairchild Publications - was purchased by Capital Cities Communications.

Goodwill was merged into Capital Cities Communications in 1964.

They formed the cornerstones of Capital Cities Communications, which grew into a major media force with stakes in radio, television and publishing.

It was a family-owned newspaper until 1972, when it was purchased by Capital Cities Communications.

Capital Cities Communications buys ABC -the first takeover of a television network.

An era of local ownership ended on April 22, 1984, when it was acquired by Capital Cities Communications.

To reflect the diversity of their holdings, the company changed its name to Capital Cities Communications in 1973.

The station, along with its AM counterpart, was purchased by Capital Cities Communications in 1961.

He also served from 1960 to 1964 as a director and chairman of the executive committee of Capital Cities Communications in New York.

In 1986, ABC was purchased for $3.5 billion by Capital Cities Communications.

In 1968, the company - then named Fairchild Publications - was purchased by Capital Cities Communications.

Goodwill was merged into Capital Cities Communications in 1964.

They formed the cornerstones of Capital Cities Communications, which grew into a major media force with stakes in radio, television and publishing.