Background
Martin, Wilbur Forrest was born on July 23, 1924 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Tom G. and Molly Gladys (Chambers) M.).
Martin, Wilbur Forrest was born on July 23, 1924 in Austin, Texas, United States. Son of Tom G. and Molly Gladys (Chambers) M.).
Student, Nixon-Clay Business College, 1941.
Sports writer, editor Austin (Texas) Dispatch, 1939. Sports writer Austin American-Statesman, 1939-1942. Reporter, sports writer San Antonio Express-News, 1942-1944.
Writer, editor Associated Press, Dallas, 1946-1950, correspondent Houston, 1950-1951, news editor Dallas, 1952-1955. Chief Associated Press (Oklahoma bureau), 1955-1964, Washington correspondent, 1964-1966. Associate editor Nation's Business magazine, Washington, 1966-1969, managing editor, 1969-1978, editor, 1978-1980.
Chief news and media division United States Department Transportation, Washington, since 1980. Adjunct professor journalism American University, 1970.
Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Member White House Corrs. Association, State Department Corrs., Sigma Delta Chi.
Married Margaret Presnall, December 15, 1951. Children: Gail, Michael Dana.