Background
Gleissner, John M. was born on October 25, 1893 in Abilene, Kansas, United States. Son of of John M. and Kate (Northcraft) G.
Gleissner, John M. was born on October 25, 1893 in Abilene, Kansas, United States. Son of of John M. and Kate (Northcraft) G.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas, 1916. Unmarried.
Began as reporter Cleveland (O.) Press, 1916. With United Press Association, 1919-1922. Managing editor Baltimore (Maryland.) Post.
1923.
Editor Washington (District of Columbia) Daily News, 1923-1927. Later managing editor Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance. News manager Washington City News Service, since 1933.
Served from private to Second lieutenant United States of America, World War.