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Beck, Joan Wagner was born on September 5, 1923 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Roscoe Charles and Mildred (Noel) Wagner.
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Beck, Joan Wagner was born on September 5, 1923 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Roscoe Charles and Mildred (Noel) Wagner.
Bachelor of Journalism cum laude, Northwestern University, 1945; Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1947; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Elmhurst College, 1997.
Radio script writer, O.W.I. Voice of America, 1945-1946; copy writer, Marshall Field & Company, 1947-1950; feature writer, Chicago Tribune, 1950-1961; writer syndicated column about young people, Chicago Tribune, 1956-1961; syndicated column about children, Chicago Tribune, 1961-1972; editor daily features section, Chicago Tribune, 1972-1975; member editorial board, Chicago Tribune, 1975-1992. Syndicated editorial page columnist, since 1974.
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Honorary chairman Mother's March of Metropolitan Chicago chapter National Foundation March of Dimes, 1970-1975. Trustee Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society, 1971-1992, life trustee, since 1992. Member Women's Board Northwestern University Council of 100, since 1993.
Member Chicago Network, Chicago Headline Club, Alpha Chi Omega.
Married Ernest William Beck, September 9, 1945. Children— Christopher, Melinda.