Boston Globe to Replace Publisher
        The Boston Globe announced yesterday that Richard Gilman, who assumed the role of publisher in 1999, is stepping down. The announcement is not a big surprise to many who have watched Globe readership plummet in the last few years, and the staff suffer several significant layoffs.
        According to the Boston Herald, the Globe has been the most underperforming paper in the New York Times Co. group, which consists of 14 major papers, and has pulled down the average earnings of the conglomerate.
        He will be succeeded by P. Steven Ainsley, the president and chief operating officer of the New York Times regional group in Florida. Mary Jacobus, the president and general manager of The Globe, will move to Florida to take Mr. Ainsley's position. The changes are to take place Tuesday. Mr. Gilman will serve as an adviser until the end of the year.