Background
Spencer, Foster Lewis was born on December 18, 1932 in Putnam, Connecticut, United States. Son of Ralph Washburn and Helen (Thompson) Spencer.
Spencer, Foster Lewis was born on December 18, 1932 in Putnam, Connecticut, United States. Son of Ralph Washburn and Helen (Thompson) Spencer.
Bachelor of Arts, University Massachusetts, 1960.
News editor, Palmer (Massachusetts) Journal-Register, 1956-1960; Sunday feature editor, Springfield (Massachusetts) Republican, 1960-1965; managing editor, Buffalo News, since 1966. Chairman New York State advisory board/United Press International, 1980-1986.
Served with United States Air Force, 1952-1956, Korea. Member New York Associated Press Association (president Albany 1976-1977), New York State Society Newspaper Editors (president 1983).
Married Dorothy Virginia Purda, August 18, 1956. Children: Faith Elizabeth, Beth Mary.
