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Who controlled The Boston Globe before it was sold to Charles H. Taylor and his family?

  • Irish Catholic interests

  • British investors

  • Jewish business owners

  • Italian-American entrepreneurs

Answer

Before being sold to Charles H. Taylor and his family, The Boston Globe was mainly controlled by Irish Catholic interests. The Taylor family's ownership marked a significant shift in the newspaper's history.
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