Background
Alexander, Eben Roy was born on February 15, 1899 in Omaha. Son of Hollis Williams and Rosemary (Conroy) Alexander.
Alexander, Eben Roy was born on February 15, 1899 in Omaha. Son of Hollis Williams and Rosemary (Conroy) Alexander.
Bachelor of Arts, Saint Saint Louis University, 1918.
Member of the editorial staff Saint Louis Star, 1921-1924, Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, 1924-1939. Contributing editor, Time magazine, New York City, 1939, managing editor 1949-1960, editor from 1960. Gunnery sergeant, United States.M.C., 1918-1919.
Second lieutenant, Infantry Reserve, United States Army, 1921-1931.
Second lieutenant, Air Corps, Missouri National Guard, 1931. Discharge as major, 1939.
Member of the editorial staff Saint Louis Star, 1921-1924, Saint Louis Post-Dispatch, 1924-1939. Member Aviation Writers Association. Club: Manhasset Bay Yacht.
Married Mary Louise Webb, July 9, 1927. Children: Mary Patricia (Mistress William