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Ben Gelman remembered as a vivid Southern Illinoisan journalist
Friends recall Ben Gelman as an imposing witty presence at The Southern newsroom and a versatile journalist and photographer. Born in Germany, Gelman’s wide interests spanned birds, stamps, science, music, and language, with a keen eye for precise words. His career began in 1956 at The Southern Illinoisan, ending in 1982, later teaching at SIUC, with memories of golf, chasing stories, and a generous community support for his Nobel Prize family moment.
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