Background
Hugh, Robert Paul Mc was born on February 14, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Roy Patrick and Minnie Elizabeth (Nesper) McHugh.
Hugh, Robert Paul Mc was born on February 14, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Son of Roy Patrick and Minnie Elizabeth (Nesper) McHugh.
Student, Loras College, 1936. Journalism Associate, University Iowa, 1946.
Reporter Waterloo (Iowa) Courier, 1947-1949. Reporter Baltimore A.P., 1950-1957. Correspondent charge A.P. (South Carolina operations), 1957-1963.
Government affairs editor for the State Columbia, South Carolina, 1963-1966. Managing editor Columbia Record, 1966-1969. Editor Daily Herald, Biloxi-Gulfport, Mississippi, 1969-1974, South Mississippi Sun, Biloxi, 1974.
Executive editor Daily Herald and South Mississippi Sun, 1974-1998. President South Carolina A.P. News Council, 1967.
President Gulf Coast Opera Theatre, 1972-1998. Board directors Harrison County chapter American Red Cross, Harrison County Boys Club. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1940-1944.
Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Frances Jordan, September 9, 1948. Children– Timothy, Michael Kevin, Amanda Dillard.