Background
Shields, John Edgar was born on May 8, 1924 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of Emmett Paxton and Marion Amy (Kilheffer) Shields.
Shields, John Edgar was born on May 8, 1924 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of Emmett Paxton and Marion Amy (Kilheffer) Shields.
Bachelor of Arts, University Maryland., 1950.
Producer, director Columbia Broadcasting System, Washington, 1946-1949. Secretary to Ambassador William C. Bullitt, 1950. With Central Intelligence Agency, 1950-1952.
Executive Asia Foundation, various Far Eastern countries, 1952-1955.
Foreign correspondent, author, editor various media, 1952-1960. With National Geography Society, 1960-1962.
Associate editor Congressional Digest, Washington, 1962-1968, editor, 1968-1996. President Technoscript, Incorporated., since 1979.
Director The Quest Group.
Chairman Monitor International.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Sons of the American Revolution, Mensa, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Phi Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: National Press.
Married Louisa Conaway Room, March 24,1951. Children: David Sanford, Richard Paxton, Diane Karen.