Background
Weinberg, Arthur was born on December 8, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Abraham Morris and Anna (Avedon) Weinberg.
Weinberg, Arthur was born on December 8, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Abraham Morris and Anna (Avedon) Weinberg.
Associate of Arts, Young Men’s Christian Association College, Chicago, 1935; diploma journalism, Northwestern University, 1938; Bachelor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1941.
With, Hart Schaffner & Marx, Chicago, 1935-1939; researcher, Illinois Writers Project, Chicago, 1939-1941; technical writer, Consolidated Aircraft Corporation, San Diego, 1941-1945; editor, Fort Lewis (Washington) Flame, 1946; reporter, Fairchild Publs., Chicago, 1947-1981; Midwest bureau chief, HFD, 1977-1981; Midwest editor, Mart Magazine, 1981-1983. Book reviewer Chicago Daily News, 1962-1976, Chicago Sunday Tribune, 1976-1989, Women's Wear Daily, The Progressive, Los Angeles Times. Faculty School for New Learning, teacher social history, DePaul University, Chicago, from 1976.
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Organizer national Clarence Darrow Centennial Celebration, 1957, executive chairman, 1957. Chairman Clarence Darrow Commemorative Committee, since 1958. Vice president Clarence Darrow Community Center, Chicago, 1962-1964.
Board directors Adult Education Council Greater Chicago, 1959-1971, chairman letters and drama assembly, 1964-1966. Member Society Midland Authors (president 1967-1969, annual award for distinguished body work 1987), Illinois Labor History, Chicago Jewish History Society, American Civil Liberties Union, Sigma Delta Chi Clubs: Press, Headline (director 1966-1970), Yivo.
Married Lila Shaffer, January 25, 1953. Children: Hedy M. Weinberg Cornfield, Anita M. Weinberg Miller, Wendy C. Weinberg Rothman.