Turner Catledge

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Turner Catledge (1901--1983) was an American journalist who was managing editor of the New York Times. He was later a vice-chairman of the company. His biography, My Life and Times was published in 1971.

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The Broadway play, "The Girls in 509", c. 1958 and 1959 by author Howard M. Teichmann, was dedicated to Turner Catledge: "To TURNER CATLEDGE, gentleman journalist, who nightly played his role faultlessly, whose behavior before, during, and after each performance was exemplary--whose good humour and graciousness are deeply appreciated."