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, strong
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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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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 15, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for April 15, 2024 |
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| Sun | 25 Aries 5 | 26 Aries 13 | 15 Leo 28 |
| Moon | 22 Aquarius 33 | 25 Cancer 14 | 17 Taurus 59 |
| Mercury | 18 Aries 13 | 19 Aries 45 | 20 Leo 0 |
| Venus | 21 Aries 41 | 13 Aries 1 | 12 Virgo 41 |
| Mars | 3 Aquarius 55 | 18 Pisces 27 | 5 Aries 24 |
| Jupiter | 4 Virgo 40 | 20 Taurus 35 | 16 Virgo 12 |
| Saturn | 15 Aries 4 | 15 Pisces 7 | 23 Aries 45 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 0 | 21 Taurus 34 | 18 Capricorn 0 |
| Neptune | 14 Cancer 26 | 28 Pisces 26 | 17 Cancer 55 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 4 | 2 Aquarius 1 | 26 Gemini 27 |
| Rahu | 19 Gemini 33 | 15 Aries 16 | 13 Gemini 27 |
| Ketu | 19 Sagittarius 33 | 15 Libra 16 | 13 Sagittarius 27 |
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