Block, William - 1994 - Tape 8, Side 15

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[T8S15] (Interviewer reads from notes: Respondent continues to detail his community involvements; comments on work with Health and Welfare Agency, Urban Redevelopment and public housing. Respondent notes work with Gateway to Music, discusses work of group and difficulty in obtaining funds; repeats discussion of "PPG" deal with William Randolph Hearst 1927-present; adds additional comments on strikes, distribution, dealings with Scripps Howard and move to present building. Respondent discusses role as chairman of the board of "PPG"; son, nephew now co-publishers but Respondent still active. Respondent continues to talk about his children, grandchildren, granddaughter's interest in music and possibility of involvement with"PPG"; father's rigid Republicanism; great talents of Jews; their importance to cultural, intellectual life of Pittsburgh, discusses various trips to Israel and its economy. Respondent recalls conversations with Teddy Kollek in Israel, 1963; subsequent visits in 1973, 1983; changes he has seen.