Stan studied journalism at Pasadena City College in the early 50's .
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He was one of 25 finalists from 200 journalist applicants selected for the prestigious Ford Foundation Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University in 1967.
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Stan in a crowd of reporters.
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Stan reported in the Bay Area for KFTY Channel 50.
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During the 60's, Stan traveled with and cover LBJ including a trip to Vietnam.
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Stan is seen here with a relief worker during in his third trip to Cambodia in 1984.
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Stan traveled to Afghanistan in 1982 and 1985 to cover the freedom fighters battling against the Soviet Union.
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Stan seen with freedom fighters in Afghanistan.
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Stan visited many wartorn countries during his career including Cambodia and El Salvador.
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Stan is seen here hosting one of many fundraising telethons during his TV career.
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Stan with co-anchor Margaret Pelley on the KCRA set in the 1980's.
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Stan with field producer Ed Chapuis.
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Stan with field producer Ed Chapuis and photographer Tom O'Hair.