James L. Lawless

Background

Lawless, James L. was born on March 26, 1932 in Des Moines. Son of James L. and Mary O. (Gray) Lawless.

Education

Bachelor, Drake University, 1954.

Career

Editor, columist Des Moines Register, Des Moines, since 1956. Columnist Gannett News Service Alexandria, Virginia, since 1986.

Achievements

James L. Lawless has been listed as a noteworthy editor, columnist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Clive (Iowa) Planning & Zoning, 1970-1980. Member board adjustment, Clive, 1980-1990. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1956.

Interests

Avocations: tennis, travel, swimming.

Connections

Married Mary Belle McPherson. Children: Kathleen, Maureen, Michael, Martha, Kerry, Dan.

Father:: James L. Lawless
Mother:: Mary O. (Gray) Lawless
Spouse:: Mary Belle McPherson
child:: Maureen Lawless
child:: Kathleen Lawless
child:: Kerry Lawless
child:: Martha Lawless
child:: Dan Lawless
child:: Michael Lawless

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James L. Lawless

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1954

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1956

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