Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 US states, dies
by Jamie Stengle, The Associated Press
Posted Jul 15, 2021 6:42 pm EDT
Last Updated Jul 15, 2021 at 6:57 pm EDT
DALLAS (AP) Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was 79.
Shaw died Thursday in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville with family around him, his daughter, Erin Moore, said.
“He was very competent at his job, did it calmly, did it without fanfare and was widely respected both within the staff and outside the staff, among the members,” said former AP President Lou Boccardi.
Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 US states, dies
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DALLAS (AP) – Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was 79.
Shaw died Thursday in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville with family around him, his daughter, Erin Moore, said.
“He was very competent at his job, did it calmly, did it without fanfare and was widely respected both within the staff and outside the staff, among the members,” said former AP President Lou Boccardi.
Shaw was the AP bureau chief in Little Rock, Arkansas, when he retired in 2007. He covered everything from plane crashes to hurricanes to politics and entertainment during his career. Shaw was known as a perfectionist in his news coverage, as well as a leader focused on the wellbeing of his staff.
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Robert Shaw, an AP bureau chief in 3 U.S. states, dies
Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was 79.
by Associated Press
Jul. 15 2021 @ 6:06pm
DALLAS Robert Shaw, whose more than 40-year career with The Associated Press included leading news coverage in three states, has died. He was 79.
Shaw died Thursday in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville with family around him, his daughter, Erin Moore, said. He was very competent at his job, did it calmly, did it without fanfare and was widely respected both within the staff and outside the staff, among the members, said former AP President Lou Boccardi.