Background
Umstead, William Lee was born on July 23, 1921 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of William L. and Sally (Breeze) University.
Umstead, William Lee was born on July 23, 1921 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of William L. and Sally (Breeze) University.
Student, George Washington University, 1941.
Reporter, then news editor Washington bureau International News Service, 1941-1958. Member staff United Press International Washington bureau, 1958-1968, night editor, bureau manager, 1966-1968. Assistant managing editor New York Daily News, 1968-1974, night managing editor, 1974-1981, managing editor, 1981-1984, vice president, 1982-1984.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Sigma Phi Epsilon, Pi Delta Epsilon.
Married June L. Myers, February 18, 1949 (deceased April 1980). Children– Eric William, William Lee III, Robin Lynne.