Background
Long, Paul was born on January 28, 1916 in Winnsboro, Texas, United States. Son of Lucian P. and Nannie E. (Morris) Long.
Long, Paul was born on January 28, 1916 in Winnsboro, Texas, United States. Son of Lucian P. and Nannie E. (Morris) Long.
Student, North Texas State Teachers College, 1934. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Point Park College, 1982. Doctor in Public Service (honorary), Waynesburg College, Pennsylvania, 1984.
Freelance radio actor, Dallas, 1936—1937. News & sports broadcaster radio KFRO, Longview, 1940, KELD, El Dorado, Arkansas, 1941, KWKH, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1946. News anchor KDKA Radio and television, Pittsburgh, 1946—1968.
News anchor man WTAE-television, 1968. Campaign chairman Western Pennsylvania Heart Association, 1971—1973, president, 1979—1980, member executive committee. Member zoning board Greater Pittsburgh International Airport, 1972—1976.
Member board directors Big Brothers & Sisters of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh chapter American Cancer Society, American Wind Symphony, Pittsburgh. Chairman aviation advisory committee Allegheny County Community College. Captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member of Chartiers Country, Aero, Pittsburgh Press.
Married Elaine Kinder Long, August 21, 1947. Children: Holly Long Van Dine, Christopher Warren.