Background
Bliss, George William was born on July 21, 1918 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of William Lane and Marie (Bresnan) Bliss.
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George William Bliss
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George William Bliss, American newspaperman. Recipient Edward Scott Beck award Chicago Tribune, 1954, 58, 73; Spot News Reporting award Chicago Newspaper Guild, 1957, A.P., 1958, 59; Pulitzer prize for local reporting, 1962, 73, 76; Jacob Scher award, 1973; News Writing award A.P. Illinois, 1972, 74, A.P. Served with United States Naval Reserve, World World War World World War II; Member Chicago Newspaper Reporters Association.
Education
Student Northwestern University, 1938.
Career
June 1959); children—William R., George L., Dennis M., Marianne, Carol, Helen Jeanne. Married second, Therese O’Keefe, August 11, 1960. 1 son, Terrence. With Chicago Evening American, 1937-1942.
With Chicago Tribune, 1942-1968, 71-78, labor editor, 1953-1968, director investigative task force, 1971-1978.
Chief investigator Better Government Association, 1968-1971, also acting executive director Director Chicago Tribune Task Force, 1971.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Naval Reserve, World World War World World War World War II Member Chicago Newspaper Reporters Association. Clubs: Press, Illinois Athletic Association (Chicago.
Connections
Married Helen Jeanne Groble, June 29, 1940 (deceased. Married second, Therese O’Keefe, August 11, 1960. Children: William R., George L., Dennis M., Marianne, Carol, Helen Jeanne.
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September 11, 1978 (aged 60)
Awards
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Recipient Edward Scott Beck award Chicago Tribune, 1954, 58, 73. Spot News Reporting award Chicago Newspaper Guild, 1957, A.P., 1958, 59. Pulitzer prize for local reporting, 1962, 73, 76.tempSpaceJacob Scher award, 1973. News Writing award A.P. Illinois, 1972, 74, A.P.Recipient Edward Scott Beck award Chicago Tribune, 1954, 58, 73. Spot News Reporting award Chicago Newspaper Guild, 1957, A.P., 1958, 59. Pulitzer prize for local reporting, 1962, 73, 76.tempSpaceJacob Scher award, 1973.
News Writing award A.P. Illinois, 1972, 74, A.P.