Carl Hilliard
- October 25, 1937
- November 10, 2013
- 76 years
- heart attack
About Carl Hilliard
Carl Hilliard, 76, American journalist, reporter and columnist (The Associated Press), heart attack.
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|Carl Hilliard (October 25, 1937 – November 10, 2013) was an American journalist, reporter and columnist.
Born in Gebo, Wyoming, he began working for the Missoulian in Montana and worked on the base newspaper while stationed in the army at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center from 1960 to 1962. He worked for the Albuquerque Journal covering sports and general assignment news in 1963–64, and joined the Associated Press in November 1964 and worked in its bureau in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
He was assigned to cover politics and state government for the Associated Press in Denver in 1967 and retired in 1999.
Carl Hilliard died of heart attack on November 10, 2013, aged 76, in Commerce City, Colorado.
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1.In what town was Carl Hilliard born?
- A.Cheyenne, Wyoming
- B.Gebo, Wyomingcorrect
- C.Missoula, Montana
- D.Denver, Colorado
Carl Hilliard was born in the town of Gebo, Wyoming.
Source: biographical introduction
2.In what year was Carl Hilliard born?
- A.1938
- B.1935
- C.1937correct
- D.1936
Carl Hilliard was born on October 25, 1937.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Where did Carl Hilliard start his career in journalism?
- A.The Albuquerque Journal
- B.The Associated Press
- C.The Denver Post
- D.The Missouliancorrect
Carl Hilliard began his journalistic career working for the Missoulian in Montana.
Source: early career section
4.During which years did Carl Hilliard serve at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center?
- A.1959–1961
- B.1961–1963
- C.1958–1960
- D.1960–1962correct
Carl Hilliard worked on the base newspaper while stationed at the Fitzsimons Army Medical Center from 1960 to 1962.
Source: early career section
5.What type of stories did Carl Hilliard cover for the Albuquerque Journal?
- A.International diplomacy
- B.Politics and state government
- C.Sports and general assignment newscorrect
- D.Economic analysis
While at the Albuquerque Journal, Carl Hilliard covered sports and general assignment news.
Source: early career section
6.In what month and year did Carl Hilliard join the Associated Press?
- A.November 1965
- B.November 1964correct
- C.October 1963
- D.January 1966
Carl Hilliard joined the Associated Press in November 1964.
Source: early career section
7.In which city was the Associated Press bureau located when Carl Hilliard first joined the organization?
- A.Denver, Colorado
- B.Missoula, Montana
- C.Cheyenne, Wyomingcorrect
- D.Albuquerque, New Mexico
After joining the Associated Press in 1964, Carl Hilliard worked in its bureau in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Source: early career section
8.What primary topics did Carl Hilliard cover for the Associated Press in Denver starting in 1967?
- A.Sports and crime
- B.Politics and state governmentcorrect
- C.Technology and science
- D.Education and local arts
Starting in 1967, Carl Hilliard was assigned to cover politics and state government for the Associated Press in Denver.
Source: career in Denver
9.In what year did Carl Hilliard retire from his journalistic career?
- A.1995
- B.1999correct
- C.2001
- D.1997
Carl Hilliard retired from his career at the Associated Press in 1999.
Source: career in Denver
10.On what date did Carl Hilliard pass away?
- A.October 25, 2013
- B.November 10, 2013correct
- C.October 20, 2013
- D.November 12, 2014
Carl Hilliard died on November 10, 2013.
Source: death details
11.What was the cause of Carl Hilliard's death?
- A.Stroke
- B.Heart attackcorrect
- C.Cancer
- D.Pneumonia
Carl Hilliard died from a heart attack.
Source: death details
12.How old was Carl Hilliard at the time of his death?
- A.76correct
- B.77
- C.74
- D.75
At the time of his death in 2013, Carl Hilliard was 76 years old.
Source: death details
13.In which city did Carl Hilliard pass away?
- A.Commerce City, Coloradocorrect
- B.Cheyenne, Wyoming
- C.Missoula, Montana
- D.Denver, Colorado
Carl Hilliard passed away in Commerce City, Colorado.
Source: death details
14.Aside from being a reporter and columnist, what was another professional title associated with Carl Hilliard?
- A.Editor-in-chief
- B.Photojournalist
- C.Press secretary
- D.Journalistcorrect
Carl Hilliard was an American journalist, reporter and columnist.
Source: biographical introduction
15.Which of these newspapers did Carl Hilliard work for early in his career?
- A.The Denver Post
- B.The Cheyenne Tribune
- C.The Missouliancorrect
- D.The Wyoming Gazette
Carl Hilliard began his career by working for the Missoulian in Montana.
Source: early career section
16.In what city was Carl Hilliard assigned to report on state government beginning in 1967?
- A.Gebo
- B.Albuquerque
- C.Denvercorrect
- D.Cheyenne
Carl Hilliard was assigned to cover politics and state government for the Associated Press in Denver in 1967.
Source: career in Denver
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