Manuscripts

Conflict of Interest Policy

Times Mirror conflict of interest policy

Manuscripts

3 items: cover note to "Jim" (Bassett) on Otis Chandler note paper regarding LAT conflict of interest policy ; 2-pp. letter, 9/2/1975, from Franklin D. Murphy (TM Chairman of the Board) to "All employees..." related to conflict of interest policy ; double sided sheet with LAT "Conflict of Interest" policy given, dated 9/1/1975.

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Policy

Manuscripts

Approx. 40 items: memos to and from Vance Stickell related to Advertising rates and revenues, etc. ; 20-pp. report, "Capital Budget Procedures," 4/12/1971, plus multi-page attachements, reports, lists, and other material related to various LAT policies, including women's dress codes, moving allowances, profit sharing, etc. Major items: 19-pp. (plus inserts) "...Procedures, definitions, guidelines & details relating to policy on employees' business expenses including travel & entertainment" (7/1978) ; 5-pp. "Conflict of Interest Policy Guide' with cover letter dated 1/2/1968. These items have no particular relevance to Stickell's department but were filed by his office.

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Production - Employee Policies

Manuscripts

approx. 7 items: 9-pp. report, undated, "Changes - Policy, including personnel and work methods; 4-pp. packet of information (stapled), 2/1966, "Production Overtime"; 3 memos (stapled) 1/1967, on incentive systems / bonuses, etc.

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Policy

Manuscripts

8 items. Materials include: "Draft" Mission statement for LAT, dated 6/20/1989; 1957 memo from Norman Chandler to Department Heads on policy planning; complete Rotogravure Supplement; LAT - "Four Key Strategic Objectives" (11/1993); a 12-6-'93 NYT story about LAT - "Reporter (Michael Hiltzik) disciplined for reading his co-workers' electronic mail"; 1975 memo on LAT "Conflict of Interest" policy; 1995 memo on "Alcohol and Drug Policy"; undated 5-pp. LAT "Alcohol & Drug Policy."

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