After completing his military service , he was hired in December 1919 by The Times to work as a copyboy , though it was not until the 1930s that he had earned his own byline .
Zolotow served in the United States Navy , enlisting in 1916 .
After completing Zolotow 's military service , Zolotow was hired in December 1919 by The Times to work as a copyboy , though it was not until the 1930s that he had earned his own byline .
Zolotow served in the United States Navy , enlisting in 1916 .