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[[Image:nmcmullin.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]MCMULLIN, Norman. ( | [[Image:nmcmullin.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]MCMULLIN, Norman. (Liberty, KY, Nov. 11, 1934--Scottsdale, AZ, Apr. 12, 2025 ). Norman’s newspaper career began at ''The Central Record'' in Lancaster, Kentucky during his high school years. After returning from the US Army and graduating from the University of Kentucky, his career continued in Columbus and Franklin, Indiana at ''The Republic'' newspaper and the ''Daily Journal''. | ||
McMullin was named the publisher of the '''Telegraph Herald''' in 1978. He held the position until 1983 when he was appointed the president of the [[WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.]] | In 1966, Norman and Sally and their family moved to Dubuque where began his career at the ''Telegraph Herald'' as advertising director. Over the next two decades, his career advanced, eventually serving as business manager, and general manager. After the death of [[WOODWARD, Fred W.|Fred W. WOODWARD]] in 1975 no one held the title of publisher of the ''Telegraph Herald'' for three years. McMullin was named the publisher of the '''Telegraph Herald''' in 1978. He held the position until 1983 when he was appointed the president of the [[WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.]] (1) He served as president of the company until January 1987. | ||
Afterward, Norman was appointed president of the ''Suburban Journals'' of Greater St. Louis. In 1994, he founded his own consulting and brokerage company, continuing his service to the newspaper industry. Throughout his career, Norman held numerous leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as president of the Inland Press Association, which honored him with its Distinguished Service Awards in 1987, 1988 and 1989. During retirement in Scottsdale, AZ, Norman enjoyed volunteering at the Desert Botanical Garden, reflecting his love for Arizona’s beautiful desert environment. (2) | |||
He was succeeded by [[KENT, Stephen|Stephen KENT]] | He was succeeded by [[KENT, Stephen|Stephen KENT]] | ||
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1. Cooper, Brian. "8 Publishers Forged the Vision, ''Telegraph Herald Commemorative Edition: Past, Present and Future'', March 26, 2012, p. 5A | 1. Cooper, Brian. "8 Publishers Forged the Vision, ''Telegraph Herald Commemorative Edition: Past, Present and Future'', March 26, 2012, p. 5A | ||
2. | 2. Obituary, TH-Online, May 11, 2025 | ||
[[Category: Publisher]] | [[Category: Publisher]] | ||
Revision as of 19:42, 12 May 2025
MCMULLIN, Norman. (Liberty, KY, Nov. 11, 1934--Scottsdale, AZ, Apr. 12, 2025 ). Norman’s newspaper career began at The Central Record in Lancaster, Kentucky during his high school years. After returning from the US Army and graduating from the University of Kentucky, his career continued in Columbus and Franklin, Indiana at The Republic newspaper and the Daily Journal.
In 1966, Norman and Sally and their family moved to Dubuque where began his career at the Telegraph Herald as advertising director. Over the next two decades, his career advanced, eventually serving as business manager, and general manager. After the death of Fred W. WOODWARD in 1975 no one held the title of publisher of the Telegraph Herald for three years. McMullin was named the publisher of the Telegraph Herald in 1978. He held the position until 1983 when he was appointed the president of the WOODWARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (1) He served as president of the company until January 1987.
Afterward, Norman was appointed president of the Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis. In 1994, he founded his own consulting and brokerage company, continuing his service to the newspaper industry. Throughout his career, Norman held numerous leadership roles in professional organizations, including serving as president of the Inland Press Association, which honored him with its Distinguished Service Awards in 1987, 1988 and 1989. During retirement in Scottsdale, AZ, Norman enjoyed volunteering at the Desert Botanical Garden, reflecting his love for Arizona’s beautiful desert environment. (2)
He was succeeded by Stephen KENT
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Source:
1. Cooper, Brian. "8 Publishers Forged the Vision, Telegraph Herald Commemorative Edition: Past, Present and Future, March 26, 2012, p. 5A
2. Obituary, TH-Online, May 11, 2025