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The FCC's Fairness Doctrine didn't apply to newspaper because

In theory, there wasn't a limit to the number of people who could publish a newspaper if they wanted to
radio and television can be owned by only a few people, whereas newspapers can be owned by as many people as there are willing
to write them
the FCC does not regulate the newspaper industry
all of the above

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D. all of the above for odyssey ware

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The answer is: "In theory, there wasn't a limit to the number of people who could publish a newspaper if they wanted to."

Step-by-step explanation:

The FCC stands for "Federal Communications Commission." This is the agency that regulates the communication in the USA. Included in their regulation are the televisions, radios, satellites and cables across the country.

In 1949, they introduced the "FCC's Fairness Doctrine" which allowed the presentation of issues that were deemed controversial and related to the public. It also showed the contrasting viewpoints which were essential for the general interest. The doctrine didn't apply to newspaper because this could lead to an abuse for "partisan advantage." The partisan could could have a huge influence on the newspaper company's views. This could also lead to several newspapers allowing common people or anyone to air out his or her opinion for free.

Thus, this explains the answer.

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