Background
Eblen, George Thomas was born on November 1, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of George Clarence and Mary Irene (McLain) Eblen.
Eblen, George Thomas was born on November 1, 1936 in St. Joseph, Missouri, United States. Son of George Clarence and Mary Irene (McLain) Eblen.
Bachelor of Journalism, University Missouri, 1958.
Copy editor, Amarillo (Texas) Daily News, 1959-1960; reporter, Kansas Missouri Star, 1960; copy editor, Kansas Missouri Star, 1960-1965; assistant city editor, Kansas Missouri Star, 1965-1970; city editor, Kansas Missouri Star, 1970-1975; managing editor, Kansas Missouri Star, 1975-1978; managing editor for administration, Kansas Missouri Star, 1978-1979; Gannett Foundation professional in residence, William Allen White School of Journalism, U. Kansas, Lawrence, 1979-1980; editor and general manager, Fort Scott (Kansas) Tribune, 1980-1986; general manager, news adviser University Daily Kansan, U. Kansas, Lawrence, since 1986.
Member Association Press Managing Editors (director 1977-1979, 85-86), Kansas Press Association (president 1987-1988).
Married Jean Kygar, June 5, 1966. Children– Courtney Allison, Matthew Vaughn.