Background
Pulliam, Eugene Smith was born on September 7, 1914 in Atchison, Kansas, United States. Son of Eugene Collins and Myrta (Smith) Pulliam.
Pulliam, Eugene Smith was born on September 7, 1914 in Atchison, Kansas, United States. Son of Eugene Collins and Myrta (Smith) Pulliam.
Bachelor of Arts, DePauw University, 1935, Doctor of Laws, 1973. Reporter, Uttar Pradesh, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, 1935-1936. News editor Radio Station WIRE, Indianapolis, 1937-1941.
City editor Indianapolis Star, 1947-1948.
Managing editor Indianapolis News, 1948-1962. Assistant publisher Indianapolis Star and News, 1962-1976.
President Phoenix Newspapers, 1979-1997. Executive vice president Central Newspapers, Indianapolis, 1979.
Reporter, Chicago, Detroit, Buffalo, 1935—1936. News editor, radio Station WIRE, Indianapolis, 1937—1941. City editor Indianapolis Star, 1947—1948.
Managing editor Indianapolis News, 1948—1962. Assistant public Indianapolis Star and News, 1962—1976. President Phoenix Newspapers, 1979—1997.
Executive vice president Central Newspapers, Indianapolis, since 1979. With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member of Society Professional Journalists, American Newspaper Publications Association Foundation (past president), American Society Newspaper Editors, Crooked Stick Golf Club, Delta Kappa Epsilon.
Married Jane Bleecker, May 29, 1943. Children: Myrta, Russell, Deborah.