Arvid Helmer Johanson [1] ( Norwegian Arvid Helmer Johanson ; February 3, 1929 ; Halden - November 6, 2013 ) - Norwegian journalist and politician, Minister of Petroleum and Energy (1980-1981). Member of the Norwegian Workers Party [2] .
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| Birth | February 3, 1929 Halden | ||||||
| Death | November 6, 2013 (84 years old) | ||||||
| Birth name | Arvid Helmer Johansson | ||||||
| The consignment | Norwegian Workers Party | ||||||
| Education | Norwegian Academy of Journalism | ||||||
| Profession | journalist | ||||||
Biography
Arvid Johansson was born in the city of Halden in the family of Arvid Martin Johansson (1896-1981) and the housewife Carla Niemi (1899-1932). He began his career in 1947 as a journalist in the newspaper and worked there for a year. In 1949, Johansson worked for , then returned to Halden Arbeiderblad , where he remained until the end of his career [3] .
In the years 1942-1953, Johansson studied at the Norwegian Academy of Journalism, and in 1954-1955, at in Birmingham . In 1954-1955, he was a member of the board of the Norsk presseforbund district branch [3] .
Johanson became involved in politics in 1949, becoming the leader of the youth organization of local workers. In 1959-1963, he was a member of the Halden City Council. In 1956-1958 and 1962-1963, Johanson headed the branch of the Workers 'Party in Halden, and in 1969-1974 he was a member of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party [3] .
Johansson was elected five times to the Norwegian Parliament from Estfall (in 1958, 1965, 1969, 1973 and 1977), and in 1954-1957 and 1961-1965 he was an assistant to the deputy. In 1964-1965, he was a permanent representative after the death of . By the end of his fifth full term in parliament, Johanson was appointed Minister of Oil and Energy [3] . He became the second minister, replacing [4] . Johansson agreed with Prime Minister Odvar Nurdli about the possibility of his resignation due to high pressure at work related to disputes over the construction of a hydroelectric power station on the Altaelv River and the accident on the Alexander Hyelland drilling platform [5] . Johanson resigned when the center-right first cabinet of Kore Willock was formed in 1981. While Johansson was the Minister of Government, Jan Eulert Bjornstad took his place in parliament [3] .
After leaving politics, Johansson returned to the Halden Arbeiderblad newspaper. In 1982, he was appointed editor-in-chief, and held this position until 1993. [2] In 1987-1990, Johansson headed the county branch of the Association of Norwegian Editors. He also wrote several books, including on local history. [3]
Arvid Johansson died on November 6, 2013.
Notes
- ↑ Tidsvitne: Harryhandel 1: 6 (Norwegian) . - See from 1 min. 15 sec. Date of treatment February 5, 2014.
- ↑ 1 2 Arvid Johanson er død (Norwegian) . Nrk.no (11/07/2013). Date of treatment February 5, 2014.
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 6 Arvid Johanson (Norwegian) Stortinget.no. Date of treatment February 5, 2014.
- ↑ Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy . Government.no. Date of treatment February 5, 2014.
- ↑ Egil Helle. Bjartmar Gjerde (Nor.) . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Date of treatment February 5, 2014.