Background
Thomas, William F. was born on June 11, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of William F. and Irene Marie (Billette) Thomas.
Thomas, William F. was born on June 11, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of William F. and Irene Marie (Billette) Thomas.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1950. Master of Science cum laude, Northwestern University, 1951. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Pepperdine University, Los Angeles.
Assistant chief copy editor Buffalo Evening News, 1950-1955. Editor Sierra Madre (California) News, 1955-1956. Reporter, assistant city editor, then city editor Los Angeles Mirror, 1957-1962.
Assistant city editor, then metropolitan editor Los Angeles Times, 1968-1971, editor, 1971-1972, editor, executive vice president, since 1972.
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946.
Married Patricia Ann Wendland, December 28, 1948. Children: Michael William, Peter Matthew, Scott Anthony.