Background
Bassett, James Elias was born on October 18, 1912 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of James Elias and Lucille (Emerton) Bassett.
Bassett, James Elias was born on October 18, 1912 in Glendale, California, United States. Son of James Elias and Lucille (Emerton) Bassett.
Bachelor of Arts cum laude, Bowdoin College, 1934.
Annual Reporter, Los Angeles Times, 1934-1937, aviation editor, 1937-1941, science editor, 1947-1948, political analyst, editor, 1961, director editorial pages, 1963-1971, associate editor, 1971-1977. Political editor Los Angeles Mirror, 1948, city editor, 1954, assistant managing editor, 1957.
Member Pulitzer Prize Awards Committee, 1967. Press secretary Nixon vice presidential campaign, 1952. Served to captain United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945.
Member American Society Newspaper.
Clubs: Los Angeles Press, Los Angeles Athletic.
Married Wilma Moreland, June 13, 1936.