Background
Holcombe, William Allen was born on July 8, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Albert Thomas and Alice Collet (Cunningham) Holcombe.
Holcombe, William Allen was born on July 8, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Albert Thomas and Alice Collet (Cunningham) Holcombe.
Bachelor, University Missouri, 1948.
Member management Course staff American Management Association, New York City, 1952-1957. Manager labor relations Cincinnati Enquirer, 1957-1960. Assistant to managing editor New York Times, 1960-1968.
Assistant business manager Cleveland Press, 1968-1976, business manager, 1976-1981. Vice president, general manager Pittsburgh Press Company, since 1981. Director Sunday Metro Incorporated, New York York City.
Board directors Pitts Symphony Association, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, St. Francis Health Care Services, Golden Triangle Association Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945, PTO. Member American Newspaper Publications Association, Pennsylvania Newspaper Publications Association, Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce (director since 1981) Clubs: Duquesne, Chartiers Country, Pittsburgh Press. Allegheney (Pittsburgh).
Married Jane Ellen Rauch, January 10, 1959. Children: Polly Ellen and Susan Jane (twins).