Background
Bull, John V. R. was born on June 19, 1939 in Southampton, New York, United States. Son of Earl R. and Katherine A. (Warde) Bull.
Bull, John V. R. was born on June 19, 1939 in Southampton, New York, United States. Son of Earl R. and Katherine A. (Warde) Bull.
AB, Lafayette College, 1961.
Reporter, Easton (Pennsylvania) Express, 1961-1966; city editor, Easton (Pennsylvania) Express, 1966-1972; with, Philadelphia Inquirer, since 1973; assistant to managing editor, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1974-1984; assistant to editor, ombudsman, Philadelphia Inquirer, since 1984. Consultant American Press Institute, Reston, Virginia, 1986. Speaker in field.
Member 1st Amendment Coalition Pennsylvania (founder, Executive Board 1977-1991, president since 1991), Pennsylvania Society Newspaper Editors (president 1976-1977, 88-89), Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors Association (president 1980-1981), Society Professional Journalists(president Philadelphia chapter 1985-1987), New Jersey Press Association (executive vice president 1996-1997, president since 1997).
Married Martha H. Michler, December 17, 1960 (divorced June 1971). Children: John M. R., William H., Margaret M.