Background
McCrohon, Maxwell was born on June 19, 1928 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Arthur and Lucy Arcadia (Sparkes) McCrohon.
McCrohon, Maxwell was born on June 19, 1928 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Arthur and Lucy Arcadia (Sparkes) McCrohon.
Graduated from high school, Australia.
Reporter Sydney Morning Herald, 1950-1952, New York correspondent, 1952-1955. Reporter/feature writer Sun-Herald, Sydney, 1955-1960. With Chicago American, 1960-1968.
Managing editor Chicago Today, 1969-1972, Chicago Tribune, 1972-1979, editor, 1979-1981. Vice president/news Tribune Company, 1981-1983. Editor-in-chief United Press International, Washington, 1983-1986.
Member Chicago Council Foreign Relations, International Press Institute, Chicago Press Club, Sigma Delta Chi. Clubs: Arts (Chicago), Chicago (Chicago), Tavern (Chicago).
Married Nancy Wilson, December 17, 1955. Children: Sean, Craig, Regan.