Will Weng
Journalist, Deceased Person
1907 – 1993
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Who was Will Weng?
Will Weng was an American journalist and crossword puzzle constructor who served as crossword puzzle editor for New York Times from 1969-1977.
Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, he attended Indiana State Teachers College. Weng came to New York City in 1927. He got a master's degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism and joined the Times in 1930 as a reporter. He served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy during World War II.
He succeeded Margaret Farrar and was succeeded by Eugene T. Maleska. Weng died of throat cancer in Manhattan.
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- Born
- Feb 25, 1907
Terre Haute - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Indiana State University
- Master's Degree, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
( - 1927)
- Employment
- Crossword Puzzle Editor, The New York Times Company
(1969 - 1977)
- Crossword Puzzle Editor, The New York Times Company
- Died
- May 2, 1993
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on July 23, 2013
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