William E. Gold

Background

William Gold was born on August 9, 1912, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.

Education

Gold received his education at Ohio State University.

Career

After work as a Springfield News sports reporter, also in Ohio, Gold went to work as news director at WCPO radio in Cincinnati in 1937. He ventured to WINX in 1944 in the same capacity. In 1946 he went to the Post. In addition to his newspaper activities, Gold worked extensively to bring awareness and monetary donations to Children’s Hospital and Heroes Inc. After retirement from the Post, Gold served the Washington News Network as its board chairperson.

Achievements

• Gold is best remembered for his column called “District Line,” which appeared in the Washington Post for three and a half decades. The column featured local reports and championed everyday occurrences for the average reader. The columns appeared from 1947 to 1981.