Wheeler Among Those Remembering Benton

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler was among those remembering Benton Foundation Chairman Charles Benton, who died Wednesday at 84 (see 1504300048). "Charles Benton dedicated his life to ensuring that our communications networks serve everyone regardless of age, race or economic means," Wheeler said in a Friday written statement. "He was among the first to recognize that access to communications networks is more than an economic or first amendment issue; it is a social justice issue." Gifts can be made in Benton's honor to his foundation, at 1560 Sherman Ave., Suite 440, Evanston, IL 60201, the group said.