In 1942, however, Copley tried again to buy the Register. This time, he was successful, although he also promised that the Register could keep its independent editorial voice. The two papers were merged in 1974 into The State Journal-Register.
In 1942, Copley attempted to acquire The Register again. This time, he succeeded, but also pledged that the newspaper would retain its editorial independence. The two publications merged in 1974 as The State Journal-Register.