Abstract: A machine for packaging newspapers comprises a conveyor which transports a newspaper through an entrance into the machine. The newspaper imparts a tension on both a top sheet, deployed from a first roll, and a bottom sheet, deployed from a second roll. A top and bottom dance bar communicates with the top and bottom sheet, respectively. In response to the tension, each dance bar simultaneously releases a brake and activates an electric motor, causing the first and second rolls to rotate and feed out the top and bottom sheet, respectively. The top and bottom sheet is guided over the top and bottom surface of the newspaper by a pair of first and second edge guides, respectively, for preventing lateral movement of the top and bottom sheets. A cutting and sealing mechanism comprising a front sealing bar is placed into contact with the top and bottom sheets near the rear edge of the newspaper for simultaneously sealing together and cutting the top and bottom sheets.