Background
Perlik, Charles Andrew was born on November 13, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Son of Charles Andrew and Theresa (Kraft) Perlik.
Perlik, Charles Andrew was born on November 13, 1923 in Pittsburgh. Son of Charles Andrew and Theresa (Kraft) Perlik.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1949. Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1950.
Newsman Uttar Pradesh, Pittsburgh, 1946-1948, Chicago. Reporter Buffalo Evening News, 1950-1952. International representative The Newspaper Guild (name formerly American Newspaper Guild), 1952-1955, secretary-treasurer, 1955-1969, president, 1969-1987, retired, 1987.
Secretary-treasurer Lowell Mellett Fund for a Free and Responsible Press, 1967-1985.
Trustee, Council Hemispheric Affairs, 1979-1987, chairman, 1982-1985. Board directors Committee to Protect Journalists. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Member International Federation Journalists (vice president), Society Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Marion Virginia Ford, January 3, 1948. Children: Paul, Lesley, Stephen.