Background
Murphy, William Charles was born on April 10, 1898 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Son of William Charles and Jane Alice (Maloney) Murphy.
Murphy, William Charles was born on April 10, 1898 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Son of William Charles and Jane Alice (Maloney) Murphy.
Bachelor of Arts, Wabash College, 1919. Master of Arts, Catholic University of America, 1920.
Jane (Mistress Thomas C. Fraser). Married second, Maybelle Margaret Gainer, July 9, 1924. 1 son, William Gainer.
Began as reporter Washington (District of Columbia) Post, 1920.
With National Catholic Welfare Conference News Service, 1923-1926. Chief of Capitol staff United States Daily, 1926-1929.
With Washington Bureau, New York World, 1929-1931. Correspondent, United Press, Universal Service, Washington, 1931.
With Washington Bureau Philadelphia Public Ledger, 1931-1934, chief Washington Bureau, 1934.
Director of publicity, American Liberty League Washington, District of Columbia, 1934-1937. Chief of Washington Bureau, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1937-1945. Director publicity, Republican National Committee, since 1945.
Served as Second lieutenant, Field Artillery, United States Army, 1918. Member Delta Tau Delta, Sigma Delta Chirurgical Clubs: National Press (president 1934), Gridiron, Washington Golf & Country (Washington).
Married Irene Cecelia Gainer, January 11, 1922 (died 1923). Married second, Maybelle Margaret Gainer, July 9, 1924.