Author: Earl M. Blecher
Alternate names: Earl M Blecher
Born: Oct. 16, 1935
Bio: B.A. Degree Brooklyn College 1958:
College Debate Team;
Elected to Delta Sigma Rho, national honor debate society;
Served in U.S. Army Dec. 1958 to Nov. 1960, stationed in Boebligin and Ludwigsberg, Germany;
MBA Program Baruch College City University, NY 1961-1962 
Michigan State U. 1962-1964: Awarded Masters of Urban Planning Degree, and a Graduate Assistantship Institute for Community Development, MSU;
Attended Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, U. of Pittsburgh, 1965-1967: Awarded Mellon Fellowship;
Received PhD in Public and International Affairs 1970