Debt Schedule of Debt Covenants (Details) (Pulitzer Notes [Member], Pulitzer [Member], USD $)	Mar. 29, 2015
Pulitzer Notes [Member] \| Pulitzer [Member]
Schedule Of Debt Covenants [Line Items]
Minimum EBITDA Covenant Limitation	$ 24,200,000

Minimum EBITDA Covenant Limitation- The minimum EBITDA required to be in compliance with the debt agreement.

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