Background
Nokes, John Richard was born on February 23, 1915 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of James Abraham and Bernice Alfaretta (Bailey) Nokes.
Nokes, John Richard was born on February 23, 1915 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of James Abraham and Bernice Alfaretta (Bailey) Nokes.
Bachelor of Science, Linfield College, 1936; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Linfield College, 1988.
With, The Oregonian, Portland, 1936-1982; city editor, The Oregonian, Portland, 1950-1965; assistant managing editor, The Oregonian, Portland, 1965-1971; managing editor, The Oregonian, Portland, 1971-1975; editor, The Oregonian, Portland, 1975-1982; distinguished visiting professor journalism, Linfield College, 1982-1985. Consultant editor The Hong Kong Standard, 1994.
Board directors Portland United Service Organizations, 1968-1972, United States Coast Guard Academy Foundation, 1972-1974, Portland Opera Association, 1976-1978. Trustee Linfield College, 1977-1993. Vice president Oregon United Nations Association, 1983-1985, chairman Oregon United Nations Day, 1983.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Commander Reserve (retired). Member Navy League United States (president Portland council 1969-1971), Linfield College Alumni Association (president 1940), World Affairs Council Oregon (president 1973-1974), Associated Press Managing Editors Association (director 1973-1980), American Society Newspaper Editors, Northwest China Council, Sigma Delta Chi (president Willamette Valley chapter 1975-1976) Clubs: Multnomah Athletic (Portland).
Married Evelyn Junkin, September 13, 1936. Children: Richard Gregory, William G., Gail (Mistress William M. Hulden), Douglas J., Kathy E.