William Elmer Giles

Background

Giles, William Elmer was born on July 5, 1927 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Elmer and Mary Jane (Reed) Giles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Government, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Science in Journalism, Columbia University, 1951.

Career

Reporter, Plainfield Courier-News, New Jersey, 1946-1947; copyreader, reporter, Wall Street Journal, 1951-1958; managing editor S.W. edit, Wall Street Journal, Dallas, 1958-1961; news editor Washington bureau, Wall Street Journal, Dallas, 1961; an organizer national weekly newspaper, National Observer, 1961; editor, National Observer, 1962-1971; assistant general manager, Dow Jones & Company, Inc. public, Dow Jones & Company, Inc. (Wall Street Journal and National Observer), 1971-1976; director management programs, member, Dow Jones management committee, 1972-1976; distinguished editor in residence, Baylor University, 1976; executive editor, Detroit News, 1976-1977; editor, vice president, Detroit News, 1977-1983; editor-in-residence, lecturer, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1983; Sunday editor, Singapore Monitor, 1984-1985; vice president, Sandy Corporation, Troy, Michigan, 1985-1987; professor journalism, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1987-1991; director Manship School Journalism, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1988-1991; professor, Southern U., Baton Rouge, 1992-1997; managing editor, The Washington Times, since 1997.

Achievements

• William Elmer Giles has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Educators in Journalism and Mass Communications, Society Professional Journalists, National Press Club.

Connections

Married Gloria Mastrangelo, June 4, 1949. Children: William J., Michael E., Richard H. and Paul L. (twins), Joseph R.

Father:

Elmer Giles

Mother:

Mary Jane (Reed) Giles

Spouse:

Gloria Mastrangelo

child:

Michael E. Giles

child:

William J. Giles

child:

Joseph R. Giles

child:

Richard H. and Paul L. Giles (twins)