AN IMPORTANT REMINDER
Dear Shareholder:
Proxy material relating to the 1998 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of
Knight-Ridder, Inc. was mailed to you on or about March 27. According to our
records, your proxy card for this important meeting, which is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 28, has not yet been received.
Regardless of the number of shares you own, it is important that they
be represented and voted at the meeting. If you have any questions or need
assistance in voting your shares, please do not hesitate to call us at (305)
376-3884.
Since the time remaining is short, we urge you to sign, date and mail
the enclosed duplicate proxy today. Your interest and your participation in the
affairs of the Company are sincerely appreciated.
Sincerely,
/s/ Douglas C. Harris
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Douglas C. Harris
Vice President/Corporate Secretary
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