Background
Blacklidge, Richard Henry was born on June 7, 1914 in Kokomo, Indiana, United States. Son of Kent H. and Bernice (Kautz) Blacklidge.
Blacklidge, Richard Henry was born on June 7, 1914 in Kokomo, Indiana, United States. Son of Kent H. and Bernice (Kautz) Blacklidge.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1936.
With Kokomo Tribune, 1936-1983, chief executive officer, public, 1968-1983. Executive committee, director Union Bank and Trust Company, Kokomo, 1942-1984. Director Public Service Indiana.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1945. Member Inland Daily Press Association (president 1960-1961), Hoosier Press Association (past president, director), American Newspaper Publications Association (director, president 1970-1972, chairman. Past vice president and director research institute), International Federation Newspaper Editors and Publications (vice president 1970-1976), American Legion.
Clubs: Elk, Kokomo Country (past president).
Married Marian Reinertsen, January 5, 1938.