Background
McGovern, Joseph James was born on July 16, 1925 in New York City. Son of James and Mar (Ryan) McGovern.
McGovern, Joseph James was born on July 16, 1925 in New York City. Son of James and Mar (Ryan) McGovern.
Assistant city editor New York Journal American, 1946-1958. News editor The Record, Hackensack, New Jersey, 1959-1969. Assistant managing editor Paterson Morning Call, 1964-1966.
Managing editor Morning Sentinel and Evening Star, Orlando, Florida, 1969-1972. Executive editor Sentinel Star Company, 1972-1979.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946. Member American Society Newspaper Editors. Member Florida Society Newspaper Editors, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Marion Grace Jacobs, February 8, 1948.
