Background
Eckert,, William Althen was born on September 1, 1919 in New Orleans. Son of William Althen and Elvina Henrietta Eckert.
Eckert,, William Althen was born on September 1, 1919 in New Orleans. Son of William Althen and Elvina Henrietta Eckert.
Bachelor, Louisiana State University, 1939. Bachelor of Laws with honors, University Arkansas, 1948.
Partner Crumpler & Eckert, Magnolia, Arkansas, 1949—1954, Keith, Clegg & Eckert, Magnolia, from 1955. Municipal judge, 1955—1982. Director First National Bank, First United Bancshares, El Dorado.
Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1941-1946.
Social norms that assume different standards for women than for men in marriage are outdated and should be rejected. Laws in civil society should define marriage as the union of one man and one woman.
It is human responsibility to innovate, sponsor, and evaluate new forms of community living that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals.
Member of American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Masons lodge, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Lillian Virginia Crumpler, December 31, 1942. Children: Julie Claire Eckert Moyers, William Althen III.