Franz Ortner (journalist)
Franz Ortner (born April 2, 1922 in Götzis , Austria ; † June 3, 1988 there ) was an Austrian journalist and editor-in-chief of Vorarlberger Nachrichten (1969 to 1986).
Life
In 1939 he graduated from the Matura at BRG Dornbirn . In 1940 Ortner reported as a mountain trooper , was sent to the theaters of war in Russia and in 1942 suffered a serious war wound on the "Eastern Front" near Stalingrad .
In 1943 Ortner became an editor at the radio in Graz . In 1946 he began studying history and German in Innsbruck , which he successfully completed with a doctorate. In 1950 he became an editor at Radio Vorarlberg and in 1954 editor of Vorarlberger Nachrichten . From 1969 to 1986 Ortner was editor-in-chief of Vorarlberger Nachrichten .
Together with Hugo Portisch , Hans Dichand and Otto Schulmeister , Franz Ortner launched the radio referendum (1964) and saw himself as an active advocate of federalism . The christening of the ship in Fußach (1964) marks the birth of Austrian federalism. The high point of the federalism efforts was the referendum “Pro Vorarlberg” (1980), to which 70% of the population gave their approval. He also played a key role in helping to build the Arlberg road tunnel (1978) and the Pfänder tunnel (1980).
Franz Ortner supported the anti-nuclear power movement at an early stage since the mass rally against the planned Swiss nuclear power plant Rüthi (1966) and finally mobilized opponents of nuclear power in the referendum on the Zwentendorf nuclear power plant (November 5, 1978).
In 1973 Franz Ortner was awarded the professional title of Professor for his journalistic commitment .
In 1987 his son Thomas Ortner took over as editor-in-chief of Vorarlberger Nachrichten for two years .
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Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ortner, Franz |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian journalist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 2, 1922 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Götzis |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd June 1988 |
| Place of death | Götzis |