William P. Steven, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William P. Steven

American newspaper executive

Date of Birth: 10-Sep-1908

Place of Birth: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 06-Aug-1991

Profession: editor, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About William P. Steven

  • William Pickford ("Bill") Steven (September 10, 1908 – August 6, 1991) was a noted American newspaper executive.
  • A native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in journalism.
  • In 1930, he became a reporter for the Tulsa Tribune, where he was promoted to managing editor in 1937.
  • During World War II, he moved to Washington, D.C.
  • and worked in the press division of the Office of Censorship.
  • After the War, he joined the Minneapolis Star-Tribune as managing editor.
  • He was later appointed executive editor and vice president.
  • In 1961, he became editor of the Houston Chronicle.
  • After leaving Houston, he became vice president and editorial director of the World Book Encyclopedia Science Service and vice president of The Chicago Daily News and Sun-Times.
  • Steven retired to Sarasota, Florida, where he and his wife lived until his death on August 6, 1991.

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