| Show UTAH PRESS ASSOCIATION new building remain in close proximity to the Newspaper Agency Corporation which produces both The News and The Salt Lake Tribune underJoint Operating Agreement that began in 1952 The NAC is responsible for all advertising circulation and production work of the two papers Production methods have changed dramatically through the years since Willard Richards the first editor directed operations former New England physician Richards was editor from 1850 to 1851 Many editors and publishers have followed They and their years of service include Albert Carrington 1854-59 Elias Smith 1859-63 Albert Carrington 1863-67 George Cannon 1867-73 David Calder 1873-77 George Cannon 1877-79 Charles Penrose 1880-92 John Nicholson 1880 George Lambert 1885 John Cannon 1892-98 Sjodahl 1898-99 Charles Penrose 18991907 Sjodahl 1907-14 LeRoy Bourne 1914-17 John Cannon 1918-22 Harold Goff 1922-28 Alexander Buchanan 1928 John Cannon 1928-31 Joseph Cannon 193134 James Langton 1934-43 David Robinson 1943-46 and Elder Mark Petersen who was both editor and publish er from 1946 to 1952 and asmember of the ChurchCouncil of the Twelve was also chairman of the companyboard of directors He was succeeded as editor and general manager by Preston Robinson who served from 1952 until 1964 The next editor and general manager Earl Hawkes served from 1962 until his death in 1974 at which time William Smart was appointed as editor and general manager position he held until his retirement in 1986 The separate position of publisher was created in 1978 with the appointment of Wendell Ashton who served until his retirement in 1985 Since then Wm James Mortimer has served as editor The board of directors is presently chaired Thomas Monson first counselor in the First the church who wasDeseret News employee publisher and by President Presidency of and manager 138 Digital image 2005 Marriott Library University of Utah Al rights reserved |
