Background
Briney, Russell was born on June 18, 1900 in Paris, Missouri, United States. Son of William Newton and Claudia (Cantrill) Briney.
Briney, Russell was born on June 18, 1900 in Paris, Missouri, United States. Son of William Newton and Claudia (Cantrill) Briney.
Student of University Virginia, 1918-1920.
1 son, John Otter. Reporter, city editor, promotion manager, Louisville Courier-Journal, 1920-1927. Associate editor, Louisville Times, 1927 41. Chief editorial writer, Courier-Journal, 1941-1948.
Editorial page editor Louisville Times, 1948-1956, Courier-Journal, since 1956.
Member American Society Newspaper. Member Disciples of Christ Church. Club: Wynn Stay (Louisville).
Married Melville Otter, April.