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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Details Textual) | Jun. 01, 2015 | Oct. 01, 2014
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Classified Ventures |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent) |  | 73.00%
Texas-New Mexico Newspapers Partnership |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest acquired (as a percent) | 59.36% |

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