Member James McCaskill dies

James McCaskill, a seven-year member of the National Press Club, died Nov. 5 at the age of 81.

James lived in Arlington, Virginia, and was active in various civic associations, including serving as president of the Arlington County Civic Association from 1977-79, and president of the South Arlington Kiwanis Club in 1996-97.

He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of NPC American Legion Post 20. The Murphy Funeral Homes of Arlington is handling arrangements which have not yet been announced.