Background
Johnson, Richard William was born on November 25, 1916 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Ralph Waldo and Ollie May (Colvin) Johnson.
Johnson, Richard William was born on November 25, 1916 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Ralph Waldo and Ollie May (Colvin) Johnson.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Oklahoma, 1940.
Sales representative, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Cleveland, 1940-1941; Eastern sales manager, Newspaper Enterprise Association, New York City, 1945-1963; director special services, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Cleveland, 1963-1968; vice president publications, Newspaper Enterprise Association, New York City, 1968-1972; senior vice president, Newspaper Enterprise Association, 1978-1992; senior vice president, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Cleveland, 1972-1978; also director, Newspaper Enterprise Association, New York City. Executive consultant United Media Enterprises, Newspaper Enterprise Association, United Features Syndicate, 1978-1981. Director Berkley-Small, Inc., Mobile, Alabama.
Board directors Society United Helpers, North Country Freedom Homes. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945, PTO. Member Inland Daily Press Association (associate), Southern Newspaper Publications Association (associate) Clubs: Cleveland Athletic, Rotary.
Married Gloria Scott, December 28, 1945. Children: Richard, Daniel, Ellen.