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{"value"=>"3657198", "type"=>"local_mss"}
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{"value"=>"1969-1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1969/1986"}
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{"value"=>"National News Council"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Three folders: (1) 1976-1986 (2) 1973-1975 (3) 1969-1972 The Council was established on the basis of a task force report sponsored by the Twentieth Century Fund to hear and investigate complaints against the press. the <span class=\"title\">Times</span> strongly opposed the establishment of the Council and refused to take part in its activities. These three folders contain correspondence with and about the Council, copies of complaints against the <span class=\"title\">Times</span> and subsequent proceedings, Council reports and surveys, and copies of articles about it. Of special interest: Letter to A.H. Raskin about his appointment as associate director of the Council, and Raskin's reply (1978). Correspondence about an ASNE panel discussion on the Council in which AMR took part (1973). AOS's memorandum to the staff on the <span class=\"title\">Times</span> 's refusal to participate in the Council (Jan. 1973), with drafts by AMR and related correspondence (1972-1973). Copy of the task force report and news release about the Council's establishment (1972). Correspondence with Fred W. Friendly (June-Aug. 1972) and with Lester Markel (March-April 1972).</p>"}
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{"type"=>"box", "value"=>"97"}
{"type"=>"folder", "value"=>"4-6"}
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1969
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1969
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1986
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1969
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1986