During World War II, the price of a newspaper in the United States varied depending on the specific publication and location. In general, daily newspapers during this period cost between one (1) cent to five (5) cents per copy. For example, in 1942, the New York Times and the Washington Post were priced at two (2) cents each, while the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times were sold at three (3) cents per copy. Sunday editions were typically more expensive, with prices ranging from five (5) cents to ten (10) cents.
Newspapers were an essential source of information during the war, providing updates on battlefronts, government announcements, and other news stories. Despite wartime shortages and rationing, the newspaper industry managed to continue publishing throughout the conflict, albeit with reduced circulation and paper sizes.