Background
Clayton, James Edwin was born on November 14, 1929 in Johnston City, Illinois, United States. Son of John Herman and Vinnie Ethel (Black) Clayton.
Clayton, James Edwin was born on November 14, 1929 in Johnston City, Illinois, United States. Son of John Herman and Vinnie Ethel (Black) Clayton.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1953; Master of Public Administration, Princeton, 1956.
Reporter, Southern Illinoisan, Carbondale, Illinois, 1951-1952; reporter, Washington Post, 1956-1964; assistant managing editor, Washington Post, 1964-1967, 72-74; editorial writer, Washington Post, 1967-1972; associate editor, Washington Post, 1974-1982; associate director, Reporter's Committee for Freedom of Press, 1984; senior fellow, Airlie Foundation, 1984-1994. Visiting lecturer Northwestern University, 1966-1967, Johns Hopkins, 1970.
Chairman board trustees Sofia American Schools, Inc. Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1951-1952. Member of Princeton (Washington, New York City).
Married Elise Brookfield Heinz, June 3, 1961. Children— Jonathan Brown, David Lake.