The Washington Daily News
Encyclopedia
The Washington Daily News was an afternoon tabloid-style newspaper serving the Washington, DC
, metropolitan area. In this case, the term "tabloid" is merely a reference to the paper format and does not imply a lack of journalistic standards.
. The newspaper was born on November 8, 1921 and competed with four established local daily newspapers, the Washington Post, the Washington Times (not to be confused with the current Washington Times), the Washington Herald, and the Washington Star (The Evening Star). The newspaper's masthead had "The News" printed in large, bold letters, with "Washington Daily" printed in small letters between them, over a rendering of the U.S. Capitol dome. In August 1972, The Washington Daily News was purchased by and merged with the competing Washington Star. The new paper was soon renamed the Washington Star News. By the late 1970s the word "News" completely disappeared from the title.
, the famed war correspondent. People who gained recognition while working at the Daily News include Judy Mann
, who was part of an early Vietnam
protest sit-in at Columbia. Others who gained recognition from the News include Nick Blatchford, famed for his writing and his pioneer work in racial relations; Dick Starnes, author of mystery books; Tom Kelly, author and humorist; Tom Donnelly, famed for book reviews and off-beat view of life; Richard Hollander, the editor; John T. O'Roarke, the previous editor; Sam Gordon, who so believed in UFOs; Bill Beall who won a Pulitzer for a photo of trust between a child and a police officer; Samuel A. Stafford - Heywood Broun Award winner (and Pulitzer
runner-up for investigative reporting) famous for stories that unmasked the Surplus Food program abuses which led to the modern SNAP
and WIC
programs; Martha Strayer, who was so important to the city the school board held a meeting in her hospital room so she could attend and report; Stan Felder, who was the City Editor during the turbulent 60s; and other names equally worth Wikiing on their own: Henry Altman, Dan Hoik, Nina Hyde, Anne Crutcher, Marian Burroughs, Louise Lague, George Clifford, and each and every person who drew a pay check from 1013 13th St. NW, D.C.
The paper was a sentimental favorite in the Washington area, loaded with stellar talent in its heyday, and the favored newspaper of the D.C-majority African-American population in Washington at a time when this market for newspapers was secondary. When it finally closed its doors in 1972, the huge letters outside the printing presses and offices were removed and given to the reporters and others as keepsakes, some of which were turned into coffee tables.
The Chief Photographer was William C. "Bill" Beall, who won many photography awards and had full page photos in Life
and other publications.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, metropolitan area. In this case, the term "tabloid" is merely a reference to the paper format and does not imply a lack of journalistic standards.
History & Ownership
The Washington Daily News was owned by the E. W. Scripps CompanyE. W. Scripps Company
The E. W. Scripps Company is an American media conglomerate founded by Edward W. Scripps on November 2, 1878. The company is headquartered inside the Scripps Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its corporate motto is "Give light and the people will find their own way."On October 16, 2007, the company...
. The newspaper was born on November 8, 1921 and competed with four established local daily newspapers, the Washington Post, the Washington Times (not to be confused with the current Washington Times), the Washington Herald, and the Washington Star (The Evening Star). The newspaper's masthead had "The News" printed in large, bold letters, with "Washington Daily" printed in small letters between them, over a rendering of the U.S. Capitol dome. In August 1972, The Washington Daily News was purchased by and merged with the competing Washington Star. The new paper was soon renamed the Washington Star News. By the late 1970s the word "News" completely disappeared from the title.
Personalities
The Washington Daily News was the home newspaper for Ernie PyleErnie Pyle
Ernest Taylor Pyle was an American journalist who wrote as a roving correspondent for the Scripps Howard newspaper chain from 1935 until his death in combat during World War II. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1944...
, the famed war correspondent. People who gained recognition while working at the Daily News include Judy Mann
Judy Mann
Judy Mann was a correspondent for the Washington Post. She died from breast cancer.-Awards:Mann won many awards from institutions including:*Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild...
, who was part of an early Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
protest sit-in at Columbia. Others who gained recognition from the News include Nick Blatchford, famed for his writing and his pioneer work in racial relations; Dick Starnes, author of mystery books; Tom Kelly, author and humorist; Tom Donnelly, famed for book reviews and off-beat view of life; Richard Hollander, the editor; John T. O'Roarke, the previous editor; Sam Gordon, who so believed in UFOs; Bill Beall who won a Pulitzer for a photo of trust between a child and a police officer; Samuel A. Stafford - Heywood Broun Award winner (and Pulitzer
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
runner-up for investigative reporting) famous for stories that unmasked the Surplus Food program abuses which led to the modern SNAP
Snap
-Computing:* ITK-SNAP, a medical imaging software application* Snap * SNAP , a symbolic circuit simulator* Snap Server, a computer storage device* Subnetwork Access Protocol , capable of binding to the Logical Link Control...
and WIC
WIC
The abbreviation WIC can mean:*Walta Information Center, a news agency based in Ethiopia.*Dutch West India Company, a former trading cooperation that led to the establishment of some Dutch colonies....
programs; Martha Strayer, who was so important to the city the school board held a meeting in her hospital room so she could attend and report; Stan Felder, who was the City Editor during the turbulent 60s; and other names equally worth Wikiing on their own: Henry Altman, Dan Hoik, Nina Hyde, Anne Crutcher, Marian Burroughs, Louise Lague, George Clifford, and each and every person who drew a pay check from 1013 13th St. NW, D.C.
The paper was a sentimental favorite in the Washington area, loaded with stellar talent in its heyday, and the favored newspaper of the D.C-majority African-American population in Washington at a time when this market for newspapers was secondary. When it finally closed its doors in 1972, the huge letters outside the printing presses and offices were removed and given to the reporters and others as keepsakes, some of which were turned into coffee tables.
The Chief Photographer was William C. "Bill" Beall, who won many photography awards and had full page photos in Life
Life (magazine)
Life generally refers to three American magazines:*A humor and general interest magazine published from 1883 to 1936. Time founder Henry Luce bought the magazine in 1936 solely so that he could acquire the rights to its name....
and other publications.