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{"value"=>"1966-1986", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1966/1986"}
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{"value"=>"Washington Bureau"}
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{"value"=>"<p>Four folders: (1) 1980-1986 (2) 1977-1979 (3) 1973-1976 (4) 1966-1972 Letters, memoranda, reports, clippings and other papers about staffing of the bureau, its organization, staff assignments, the bureau's budget and expenses, coverage of Washington and government policies and activities, and the <span class=\"title\">Times</span> 's principal competitors there. Of special interest: Announcement of R.W. Apple's appointment as chief Washington correspondent (1985). Correspondence about dividing the job of bureau chief between a chief correspondent and a Washington editor; announcement of Bill Kovach's appointment as Washington editor and Hedrick Smith's appointment as chief correspondent (Nov. 1978-June 1979) AOS's memorandum to AMR on the bureau's relocation and the introduction of computers, and suggesting some reorganization (July 1978). Announcement of Hedrick Smith's appointment as bureau chief, replacing Clifton Daniel, and John Herbers's appointment as deputy chief (Nov. 1976). Memoranda, letters and clippings about Clifton Daniel's appointment as bureau chief, succeeding Max Frankel (Sept. 1972-Jan. 1973). Note: Certain papers dealing with the bureau together with the National Desk are filed under National News.</p>"}
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{"value"=>"See also: Consumer News, 1967-1984; Foreman, Laura, 1977-1980; Telephone Surveillance, 1973-1984 [B]; Washington Page, 1981-1985"}
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1966
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1966
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1986
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1966
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1986