Background
Mcmanus, John Joseph was born on May 17, 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Dennis James and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Mcmanus.
Mcmanus, John Joseph was born on May 17, 1897 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Dennis James and Elizabeth (Gallagher) Mcmanus.
Student in public schools.
Staff Boston Record, 1916, 19, city editor, 1920. Night city editor tabloid (Hearst) Record, 1921. Staff Boston Post, 1922-1930, night city editor, 1930-1950, assistant city editor, 1951-1952, managing editor, 1952-1954, editor-in-chief, 1954-1956.
President Editors, Inc., since 1956.
Served as chief yeoman, United States Navy, 1917-1918. Member United States Ship Mount Vernon Association.
Married Gladys Audrey Sinnett, August 15, 1920. Children: John Joseph, Elaine E., Gladys A., William T. Staff, Boston Traveler, 1914-1916.