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The paper was modernised in the mid-1950s (From Bucks Free Press)
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The paper was modernised in the mid-1950s
1:40pm Monday 14th July 2003
IN 1954, the paper was sold to Merritt and Hatcher Ltd, who modernised the newspaper, introduced new typefaces and replaced the adverts on the front page with news items.
There were many changes in the mid-1950s.
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