Morris Richard Beschloss

Went into business after serving stateside as a 1st lieutenant in the US Army's Psychological Warfare Division during the Korean War. At the age of 33, he became president of Hammond Valve Corp., which launched a half-century career both as a manufacturing executive and valve industry leader. That included frequently contributing to industry trade publications. Along with many professional accolades and accomplishments, including serving as president of a local school board outside Chicago where he and his family resided, he was particularly proud of receiving the Distinguished Eagle Award given to a select group of former Eagle Scouts. After he and Ruth relocated from Chicago to California, Morris dedicated much of his time writing about business, economics and foreign policy as a columnist for the Palm Springs Desert Sun, a weekly on-air commentator for local Palm Springs radio and TV, a continuing contributor to various industry trade publications, and moderator of well-attended weekly discussion groups particularly focused on his deep interest in Jewish and world history.