Background
Dowell, Jack Sherman Mc was born on February 23, 1914 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of John Sherman and Myra Lorraine (Frierson) McDowell.
Dowell, Jack Sherman Mc was born on February 23, 1914 in Alameda, California, United States. Son of John Sherman and Myra Lorraine (Frierson) McDowell.
Student, San Jose State College, 1931-1932.
With, Alameda Times-Star, 1926-1931; with, San Jose Evening News, 1932; owner, operator with brother, Turlock Daily Journal, 1933-1940; owner, operator with brother, Eugene (Oregon) Daily News, 1941-1942; staff writer, San Francisco Call-Bulletin (now Examiner), 1942-1950; war correspondent Pacific, San Francisco Call-Bulletin (now Examiner), 1944; daily columnist, San Francisco Call-Bulletin (now Examiner), 1946-1950; city editor, San Francisco Call-Bulletin (now Examiner), 1950-1956; political editor, columnist, San Francisco Call-Bulletin (now Examiner), 1956-1969; specialist in ballot measures, Woodward & McDowell (political campaign management advertising public relations), since 1969. News director Governor Ronald Reagan campaign, 1970, Senator S.I. Hayakawa campaign, 1976.
Member American Association Political Consultant Clubs: Press (San Francisco).
Married Jeanette California Ofelth, June 18, 1938. Children: Nancy Lynn (Mistress Henry A. Swanson, Junior), Peggy Joanne (Mistress G.P. Cramer), Judy Carolina.