Background
Reich, Peter Maria was born on June 9, 1929 in Vienna, Austria. Came to United States, 1937, naturalized, 1943. Son of Hanns Leo and Nelly (Pollitzer) Reich.
Reich, Peter Maria was born on June 9, 1929 in Vienna, Austria. Came to United States, 1937, naturalized, 1943. Son of Hanns Leo and Nelly (Pollitzer) Reich.
Student, United States Military Academy, 1948. Bachelor of Journalism, Northwestern University, 1951. Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1952.
With Chicago American newspaper (name later changed to Chicago Today), 1952-1974, aerospace editor, 1959-1974. Editorial page columnist, national-foreign desk writer Chicago Tribune newspaper, 1974-1981. Aerospace writer Phoenix Gazette, since 1981.
Member Aviation/Space Writers Association (award for outstanding aviation/space writing 1970, 71, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 84, 86), Press Vets, South Pole Society, Cape Kennedy Moonwatchers. Clubs: Arizona Press.
Married Betty Jane Kosberg, February 16, 1952 (divorced May, 1969). Children: Carol Elizabeth, Holly Lynn, James Peter.