William J. Keating
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William John Keating is a former American
politician of the Republican party
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Keating served in the United States House of Representatives
from 1971 to 1974 representing Ohio's 1st congressional district
. He was the brother of financier Charles H Keating Jr.
and later was Chairman (1974–1992) CEO & Publisher of The Cincinnati Enquirer. He was a founding member of the law firm Keating, Muething and Klekamp. He was awarded Honorary Degrees from University of Cincinnati (LLD & DHL), Xavier University LLD, Mt. St. Joseph DHL.
He was CEO of the Detroit Newspaper Partnership a joint operation of The Detroit News
and The Detroit Free Press
. He served as chairman of the board of Associated Press
. He was president of the Newspaper Division of Gannett Company
, Inc. Keating was heavily involved in the sport of swimming and is a member of the athletic Halls of Fame at St. Xavier High School – where he graduated in 1945 – and the University of Cincinnati
for his accomplishments, as are his brother Charles (St. X and UC), son Bill (St. X and UC) and nephew Charles Keating III (St. X and Indiana University). He and his brother, Charles, played a major role in the funding of St. Xavier's Keating Natatorium, the pool being named in honor of their father, Charles Keating, Sr. The new pool at the University of Cincinnati (Keating Aquatic Center)is named in honor of Keating.He received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award for a Student Athlete.Other Civic Awards.
United States
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politician of the Republican party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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Keating served in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from 1971 to 1974 representing Ohio's 1st congressional district
Ohio's 1st congressional district
Ohio's 1st congressional district is currently represented by Republican Steve Chabot. This district includes parts of Cincinnati, and borders both Kentucky and Indiana.-Cities:Cincinnati Cheviot Deer Park Forest Park Harrison Mount Healthy...
. He was the brother of financier Charles H Keating Jr.
Charles Keating
Charles Humphrey Keating Jr. is an American athlete, lawyer, real estate developer, banker, and financier, most known for his role in the savings and loan scandal of the late 1980s....
and later was Chairman (1974–1992) CEO & Publisher of The Cincinnati Enquirer. He was a founding member of the law firm Keating, Muething and Klekamp. He was awarded Honorary Degrees from University of Cincinnati (LLD & DHL), Xavier University LLD, Mt. St. Joseph DHL.
He was CEO of the Detroit Newspaper Partnership a joint operation of The Detroit News
The Detroit News
The Detroit News is one of the two major newspapers in the U.S. city of Detroit, Michigan. The paper began in 1873, when it rented space in the rival Free Press's building. The News absorbed the Detroit Tribune on February 1, 1919, the Detroit Journal on July 21, 1922, and on November 7, 1960,...
and The Detroit Free Press
Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press is the largest daily newspaper in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The Sunday edition is entitled the Sunday Free Press. It is sometimes informally referred to as the "Freep"...
. He served as chairman of the board of Associated Press
Associated Press
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. He was president of the Newspaper Division of Gannett Company
Gannett Company
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, Inc. Keating was heavily involved in the sport of swimming and is a member of the athletic Halls of Fame at St. Xavier High School – where he graduated in 1945 – and the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
for his accomplishments, as are his brother Charles (St. X and UC), son Bill (St. X and UC) and nephew Charles Keating III (St. X and Indiana University). He and his brother, Charles, played a major role in the funding of St. Xavier's Keating Natatorium, the pool being named in honor of their father, Charles Keating, Sr. The new pool at the University of Cincinnati (Keating Aquatic Center)is named in honor of Keating.He received the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award for a Student Athlete.Other Civic Awards.