Background
Cobbs, John Lewis was born on September 10, 1917 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of John Lewis and Jessie (Ware) Cobbs.
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John Lewis Cobbs, American magazine editor. Recipient school bell award National Education Association, 1958, distinguished service award Sigma Delta Chi, 1959; Reporting award Overseas Press Club, 1972; G.M. Loeb Achievement award, 1972. Member Chappaqua Board Education, 1957-1961; Trustee Chappaqua (New York ) Public Library, 1967-1973, Joint Council Economic Education, 1972-1982. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Gamma Delta.
Education
Student, University North Carolina, 1935-1936; Bachelor of Arts with great distinction, Stanford University, 1939; Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1940; postgraduate, Harvard University, 1940-1941.
Career
Research assistant, National Industrial Conference Board, 1941-1942; finance editor, Business Week magazine, New York City, 1942-1943; Washington correspondent, Business Week magazine, 1943-1945; business policy editor, Business Week magazine, 1945-1950; assistant managing editor, Business Week magazine, 1950-1963; managing editor, Business Week magazine, 1963-1966; editor, Business Week magazine, 1966-1982. Member visiting committee, economics department Harvard, 1970-1976.
Achievements
Membership
Member Chappaqua Board Education, 1957-1961. Trustee Chappaqua (New York ) Public Library, 1967-1973, Joint Council Economic Education, 1972-1982. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Gamma Delta.
Clubs: Harvard (New York City). Miles River Yacht (St. Michael's, Maryland).
Connections
Married Phyllis Conway White, December 27, 1941. Children: John Lewis, Nicholas Hamner.
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Born
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Died
October 13, 1991 (aged 74) -
Resting place
Inurned; Christ Church Columbarium, St. Michaels, Maryland -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1936
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1939
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1940
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1941
Career
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1941 - 1942
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1942 - 1943
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1943 - 1945
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1945 - 1950
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1963 - 1966
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1966 - 1982
Awards
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Recipient school bell award National Education Association, 1958, distinguished service award Sigma Delta Chi, 1959. Reporting award Overseas Press Club, 1972. G.M. Loeb Achievement award, 1972.Recipient school bell award National Education Association, 1958, distinguished service award Sigma Delta Chi, 1959. Reporting award Overseas Press Club, 1972. G.M. Loeb Achievement award, 1972.