Background
Kleiner, Richard Arthur was born on March 9, 1921 in New York City. Son of Israel Simon and Alma (Kempner) Kleiner.
Kleiner, Richard Arthur was born on March 9, 1921 in New York City. Son of Israel Simon and Alma (Kempner) Kleiner.
Bachelor of Letters, Rutgers University, 1942.
With, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Cleveland, 1947-1949; With, Newspaper Enterprise Association, New York City, 1949-1964; With, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Los Angeles, 1964-1986; senior editor, Newspaper Enterprise Association, 1977-1985; West Coast director, United Media Prodns., 1982-1985; columnist, United Media, since 1986. Member journalism faculty California State College, Long Beach, 1975-1977, University of California at Los Angeles, 1977-1982, College of Desert, 1986-1988. Columnist Weekly Packet, Blue Hill, Maine, 1991-1995.
Served with United States Army, 1942-1946. M C.
Married Hortensia Rivas, August 7, 1954. Children: Katherine Winovich, Cynthia Smetana, Peter.