James R. Shepley
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James Robinson Shepley (August 16, 1917 – November 2, 1988) was an American journalist and businessman who was president of Time Inc. from 1969 to 1980 and was CEO of The Washington Star from 1978 until the paper was shut down in 1981.[1] Shepley was given credit for having expanded Time Inc. into different areas of publishing and into television and video.[2]
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Born | James Robinson Shepley (1917-08-16)August 16, 1917 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | November 2, 1988(1988-11-02) (aged 71) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Education | Dickinson College no degree |
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Years active | 1936–82 |
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Title | President, Time Inc.1969–1980 |
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Children | 8 |
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