Background
Halpert, Leonard Walter was born on July 7, 1924 in Brooklyn. Son of Daniel and Kate (Hollander) Halpert.
Halpert, Leonard Walter was born on July 7, 1924 in Brooklyn. Son of Daniel and Kate (Hollander) Halpert.
Bachelor of Arts, Brooklyn College, New York, 1947; Master of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1948.
Editorial writer, Washington Times-Herald, Washington, District of Columbia, 1950-1951; reporter, Buffalo Evening News, 1948-1950; editorial writer, Buffalo Evening News, 1951-1980; editorial page editor, Buffalo Evening News, 1980-1989; retired, 1989.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, National Conference Editorial Writers, Society Professional Journalists.
Married Shirley Small, May 25, 1952. 1 child, Melinda.