Background
Johnston,, Oswald Leon was born on March 17, 1934 in New York City. Son of Oswald Leon and Lucy (Claro) Johnston.
Johnston,, Oswald Leon was born on March 17, 1934 in New York City. Son of Oswald Leon and Lucy (Claro) Johnston.
Bachelor, Harvard College, 1955. Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1957.
Tutor, teaching assistant Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1957-1961. Instructor English Yale University, New Haven, 1962-1963. Reporter Jersey Journal, Jersey City, 1964-1965, Baltimore Sun, 1965-1967, Corresponding Washington, 1967-1969, Rome bureau chief, 1970-1972.
Correspondent national security Washington Star, 1972-1975. Diplomatic correspondent Los Angeles Times, 1975-1984, economic correspondent, since 1984.
Married Susan Marguerite Anderson, February 1, 1969. Children: Peter Lucas, Laura Anne.