Background
Bassett, Ben was born on October 30, 1909 in Topeka. Son of William T. and Sophia (Hoffman) Bassett.
Bassett, Ben was born on October 30, 1909 in Topeka. Son of William T. and Sophia (Hoffman) Bassett.
Reporter, Topeka State Journal, 1925-1927; copy editor, New Bedford (Massachusetts) Standard-Times, 1928-1930; wire editor, Associated Press, Kansas City, Missoury, 1930-1935; news editor, New Bedford Standard-Times, 1935-1936; successively assigned, Associated Press, Cleveland, Washington and New York City, 1936-1948; foreign news editor, Associated Press, New York City, 1948-1973; consultant, Associated Press, New York City, 1973-1974.
Member of National Press (Washington).
Married Eileen Ewing. Children: Elizabeth E., Jonathan, W. Brian.