Background
Melvin, Russell Johnston was born on November 16, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Russell Conwell and Anna Katharine (Johnston) Melvin.
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Melvin, Russell Johnston was born on November 16, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Russell Conwell and Anna Katharine (Johnston) Melvin.
Bachelor, University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1949.
Reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1949;
copywriter, then assistant to circulation manager, Time magazine, 1949-1953;
with, Newsweek magazine, 1953-1986;
director Pacific edits, Newsweek magazine, 1960-1964;
managing director international edits, Newsweek magazine, 1964-1968;
managing editor international editorial service, Newsweek magazine, 1969-1986;
consultant international affairs and professional education, Magazine Publications American (formerly Magazine Publications Association), New York City, since 1986. Vice president Newsweek, Inc., 1965-1985. Founding editor The Journal, Tokyo, 1963.
Founding director Newsweek Feature Service, 1968. Member United Nations Communications Advisory Council.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Member International Advertising Association (chairman, Chief Executive Officer 1980-1985, executive director Chgps. Corporation 1985-1986, board directors 1988-1991, member world county 1990), International Federation Periodical Press (member executive and management board), University Club, Chappaqua Tennis Club, The Century Association.
Married Helen Margaret Connery, August 6, 1949. Children: Thomas Kirk, Meredith.