Background
Perkes, Daniel was born on February 17, 1931 in Brooklyn. Son of A. and Edith (Sherman) Perkes.
Perkes, Daniel was born on February 17, 1931 in Brooklyn. Son of A. and Edith (Sherman) Perkes.
Bachelor in Journalism, Texas Tech University, 1957.
Part-time reporter Amarillo (Texas) Globe-News, 1952-1954. Reporter Lubbock (Texas) Avalanche, 1954-1957. With Associated Press, 1957, chief bureau Oklahoma, 1964-1967, Iowa-Nebraska, 1967-1969.
General executive Associated Press Newsfeatures, New York City, 1969-1978. Assistant general manager Associated Press, 1978.
Served with United States Air Force, 1950-1954. Member Association Sunday and Feature Editors, Sigma Delta Chi. Clubs: New York Athletic, Masons.
Married Norma Jean O'Mary, December 6, 1952. Children: Kimberly, Daniel.