Background
Hackler, Victor was born on February 2, 1906 in Gregory, South Dakota, United States. Son of Joy M. and Nellie (Tisue) Hackler.
Hackler, Victor was born on February 2, 1906 in Gregory, South Dakota, United States. Son of Joy M. and Nellie (Tisue) Hackler.
Bachelor of Arts, University Nebraska, 1927.
Received early training as reporter and correspondent on Omaha Bee. With A.P., Press, 1927-1971, staff member Omaha, Milwaukee, Duluth, Chicago, New York, chief of bureau, Milwaukee, 1934-1936, Chicago, 1937-1942, executive assistant to general manager, New York City, 1942, general financial editor, 1943, chief New York Bureau, 1944-1945, news editor, London, 1945-1948, assigned to executive news staff, New York, 1948-1950, general executive, 1951-1971, consultant, 1971. Editor Associate Press Managing Editors Association Redbook, 1953-1971.
National coordinator A.P. Election Coverage, 1950-1971.
Board managers Network Election Service, 1964, News Election Service, 1966-1971.
Member Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Delta Chirurgical
Married Harriet Corey (divorced). Married second, Mistress. Children: Robert, Kent (deceased).