{"value"=>"<p>Memoranda, letters and reports about the coverage of national news, staffing, the location of and visits to bureaus, the display of national news, its location and space allotment, and related matters. Suggestions for and criticism of some specific stories are included. Related material will be found under Washington Bureau, under Editorial Policy: Elections, and under specific subjects in the news and specific \"beats\" (areas of special coverage). Of special interest: Memoranda about the coverage of the Northeast Corridor (1983-1984). Memoranda about not excluding the New York Metropolitan Area from national trends stories (1976 and passim). David Jones's and Robert Semple's report on reorganization of the National Desk and improvements in the national report (Dec. 1973). A committee report on problems in covering national news and recommendations for improvement (April 1973). Announcement of David Jones's appointment as national editor, succeeding Gene Roberts (Sept. 1972). Roberts's report on space allocations for national news (April 1971). Max Frankel's memorandum to the staff on his perception of the psychological state of the country and the people's disaffection and frustration (May 1970). David Broder's report to Clifton Daniel, on leaving as the <span class=\"title\">Times</span>'s political correspondent, on problems in the <span class=\"title\">Times</span>'s political coverage (1966).</p>"}