Morton William Adler ’48

Bill, a pioneer in the cable television industry, was born in Weston, W.Va., and died there Nov. 1, 2002. At Princeton, Bill majored in economics and belonged to Tower. He served in Germany in 1946 in the Radio Intelligence Division of the Army Security Agency.

Bill brought cable service to West Virginia and helped the growth of the fledgling industry nationwide. He was chairman of the National Cable Television Assn. from 1969 to 1970. He created and edited a 24-hour local news service for Weston TV Cable System, which had flood watch and severe weather warnings capabilities. Bill also wrote a weekly column for the Weston Democrat on Lewis County history. He was a longtime member of the Stonewall Jackson Hospital Board. Sen. Robert Byrd remarked, "Bill Adler taught by example the lessons of community and compassion, of dedication and determination, of spirit and strength of character."

Our condolences go to his wife of 46 years, Delores, and to his four children: Bruce '79, Ann, Morton, and Jonathon.

The Class of 1948