Background
Arthur, Franklin Kilnore was born on June 27, 1910 in Redlands, California, United States. Son of Franklin K. and Helen (Williams) Arthur.
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Franklin Kilnore Arthur, American newspaperman. Member Pulitzer Prize board, 1964-1966, 71.; Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945.; Member California-Nevada A.P. Association (president 1968-1969), California Newspaper Publications Association (chairman Central Coast Counties unit 1968-1969), Sigma Delta Chi (president Northern California professional chapter 1969-1970).; Rotarian.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Redlands, 1931.
Career
Reporter, night city editor San Bernardino (California) Sun, 1931-1938. Reporter, city editor A.P., Los Angeles, 1938-1953, news editor Newsfeatures, New York City, 1953-1958, administrative assistant to general manager A.P., 1958, chief bureau, New York City, 1958-1963. Editor, public Monterey (California) Peninsula Herald, 1936-1971.
Editor Toledo Times, from 1971.
Achievements
Religion
God alone is the Creator and is alone to be worshipped. The creation was made by God alone, and is to be respected and cared for but not worshipped.
Membership
Member Pulitzer Prize board, 1964-1966, 71. Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1942-1945. Member California-Nevada A.P. Association (president 1968-1969), California Newspaper Publications Association (chairman Central Coast Counties unit 1968-1969), Sigma Delta Chi (president Northern California professional chapter 1969-1970).
Rotarian.
Clubs: Los Angeles Press (director, treasurer 1951-1953).
Connections
Married Mardelle Ann Simpson, April. Children: Rita, Franklin Kilnore III. Successively sports writer, reporter, political.
