Background
Franklin, Benjamin Arthur was born on November 12, 1927 in New York City. Son of Benjamin A. and Zilpha C. Franklin.
Franklin, Benjamin Arthur was born on November 12, 1927 in New York City. Son of Benjamin A. and Zilpha C. Franklin.
Bachelor, University Pennsylvania, 1948. Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1950.
Reporter Evening Star, Washington, 1948—1950, ABC Radio News, Washington, 1953—1959, New York Times, Washington, 1959—1991, Nucleonics Week, Washington, 1991—1993. Editor Washington Spectator. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Coast Guard, 1950-1953, N. Atlantic.
Member of Washington National Press Club.
Married Jane Burrage, June 10, 1950. Children: Abigail, Elizabeth, Clare.