Background
Linton, Otha W. was born on March 10, 1932 in Fulton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Otha Clifton and Ruth (Coulter) Linton.
professional society administrator
Linton, Otha W. was born on March 10, 1932 in Fulton, Kentucky, United States. Son of Otha Clifton and Ruth (Coulter) Linton.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Missouri, 1953. Master of Science in Journalism, University Wisconsin, 1954.
Press representative, American Osteopathic Association, Chicago, 1957-1961; director public relations, American College Radiology, Chicago, 1961-1969; director Washington office, American College Radiology, Chevy Chase, Maryland., 1969-1984; associate executive director, American College Radiology, Reston, Virginia, 1984-1996; retired, American College Radiology, Reston, Virginia, 1996; executive director, International Society Radiology, since 1996. Consultant in field.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957. Fellow American Medical Writers Association (treasurer, vice president 1977-1983). Member Radiological Society Northern American (honorary, associate editor since 1986), Cosmos Club, Annapolis Yacht Club.
Married Dorothy M. Newman, January 8, 1958 (deceased 1969). Children: Clifton A., Anne E. Married Diana K. Rozak, August 2, 1969.