Butler, Donald - 1992 - Tape 3, Side 6

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[T3S6] Respondent's and brother's management of Pinsker's is evaluated. Respondent's present to patron is recounted. Sale of Pinsker's is reported. Respondent's current patrons are extensively enumerated. Support of Pittsburgh's Convention Center is expressed. Individuals who organized Pittsburgh's Jewish Youth Council are specified; Respondent expresses shock of Chicago convention in 1930s. Respondent reports size of Pittsburgh's Orthodox community. Pre-war secretive collections for Palestine are recounted. Founders of Hillel Academy are enumerated. Origin of name and novelty of school are expressed. Location of Hillel Academy and size of first class are specified. Solicitation for enrollment and means to raise funds are noted. Promotion for Sigmund Romberg is recounted; arrangements for Romberg's transportation during taxi strike are related. Remuneration and work as tour press agent for Romberg are outlined.