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LOS ANGELES (AFX) - Los Angeles Times Publisher Jeffrey M. Johnson was forced out Thursday, a month after he defied the conglomerate's demands for what he considered potentially damaging staff cuts.
He is being succeeded by David D. Hiller, who has been publisher of the Chicago Tribune, the Tribune Co. said in a statement.
"Jeff and I agreed that this change is best at this time because Tribune and Times executives need to be aligned on how to shape our future," said Scott Smith, Tribune Publishing president. "We thank Jeff for his leadership of important advances at the Times and his significant contributions during his Tribune career." Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be
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