Wecht, Cyril H. - 1996 - Tape 3, Side 5

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[T3S5] Respondent discusses entering military after only 1 year deferment, sent to Maxwell Airforce Base Hospital: work in histo-pathology, explains huge number of cases; comments on travels while in service including Israel: explains how they occurred; describes meeting paternal aunt and uncle in Israel, 2 cousins, remains in touch. Respondent reflects on meeting wife Sigrid, while in service and her work as medical secretary for Women's Air Force Service: born in Norway, joined service to obtain American citizenship. Respondent gives date of completing service: 1961; explains how Sigrid received early transfer; recalls his presence at Eichman trial in Israel and testimony of Justice Michael Musmanno; notes date of marriage to Sigrid: 1961, wedding performed by Rabbi Solomon B. Freehof, Rodef Shalom Temple; continues discussion on attending law school at night in Baltimore after transfer from Air Force base and return to Pittsburgh, 1962. Touches on work in various places including law firm before becoming coroner: elected 1970, remained until 1980; mentions running against John Heinz for seat in United States Senate: lost.