Background
Lofton, John Marion was born on April 11, 1919 in McClellanville, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Marion and Harriett (Lucas) Lofton.
Lofton, John Marion was born on April 11, 1919 in McClellanville, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Marion and Harriett (Lucas) Lofton.
Bachelor of Science, College of Charleston, 1940. Juris Doctor, Duke University, 1942. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1956.
Postgraduate, Stanford University, 1961.
Reporter, Spartanburg (South Carolina.) Herald, 1945-1947; science editor, editorial writer, Seattle Star, 1947; state news editor, Orangeburg (South Carolina.) Times and Democrat, 1947-1948; associate editor, Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, 1948-1952; editorial writer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1952-1970; associate editor, editor editorial page, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1966-1970; editorial board, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 1971-1985. Lecturer U. Pittsburgh, 1971, Washington University, 1972, Webster U., 1982.
Member national council American Civil Liberties Union. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member National Conference Editorial Writers, Sigma Delta Chi (distinguished service award for research in journalism 1981, 88).
Married Anne O'Neil Watson, December 27, 1954 (deceased 1968). Children: John Marion, Charles Lewis. Married Priscilla Alvarado, 1969 (divorced 1975).
Married Joanne B. Lyon, 1981.