Dwight Essler Bentel was an influential American journalist and professor, born on April 15, 1909, and passed away on May 16, 2012. He is recognized as 'the father of journalism' at San Jose State University, where he founded the Spartan Daily and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Under his leadership, the school produced numerous Pulitzer Prize winners and became one of the largest journalism programs in the U.S. Bentel was a steadfast advocate for the First Amendment, emphasizing the importance of press freedom throughout his career.
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Meaning of the name - Dwight
brave, noble
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Dwight Bentel belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Walla Walla, Washington
Place of Death: Saratoga, California
Educated At: San Jose State College | Stanford University
Occupation: writer
Employers: San José State University
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Ephemeris for April 15, 1909
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 5 | 25 Aries 58 | 16 Leo 26 |
| Moon | 22 Aquarius 33 | 25 Scorpio 10 | 1 Gemini 40 |
| Mercury | 18 Aries 13 | 29 Pisces 38 | 21 Leo 59 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 41 | 24 Pisces 47 | 13 Virgo 54 |
| Mars | 3 Aquarius 55 | 29 Cancer 0 | 5 Aries 35 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 40 | 18 Gemini 27 | 16 Virgo 24 |
| Saturn | 15 Aries 4 | 26 Pisces 7 | 23 Aries 45 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 0 | 25 Taurus 30 | 17 Capricorn 58 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 26 | 0 Aries 35 | 17 Cancer 57 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 4 | 3 Aquarius 43 | 26 Gemini 28 |
| Rahu | 19 Gemini 33 | 25 Pisces 57 | 13 Gemini 24 |
| Ketu | 19 Sagittarius 33 | 25 Virgo 57 | 13 Sagittarius 24 |
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