David Rhodes Jones

Background

Jones, David Rhodes was born on September 13, 1932 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Rhodes and Ruth Elizabeth (Dillon) Jones.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Pennsylvania State University, 1954; Master of Arts, New York University, 1961.

Career

Reporter, Wall Street Journal, New York City, 1957-1961; bureau chief, Wall Street Journal, Pittsburgh, 1961-1963; with, New York Times, since 1963; correspondent, Detroit, New York Times, 1963-1965; national labor reporter, Washington, New York Times, 1965-1968; assistant national editor, New York City, New York Times, New York City, 1969-1972; national editor, New York Times, 1972-1987; editor national editions, New York Times, 1987-1997; assistant managing editor, New York Times, 1989-1997. Consultant New York Times.

Achievements

• David Rhodes Jones has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Pennsylvania State University Served to First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955-1957. Member Sigma Delta Chi, Tau Kappa Epsilon.

Connections

Married Mary Lee Lauffer, October 8, 1955. 1 daughter, Elizabeth Lee.

Father:

David Rhodes Jones

Mother:

Ruth Elizabeth (Dillon) Jones

Spouse:

Mary Lee Lauffer