1956 Press Photo Victor Riesel, shown in interview with Bert Ross, New York.

Assault cost him his sight - Labor columnist Victor Riesel, left, faces a life of darkness following sulphuric acid assault April 5, by an unidentified assailant, that has cost him the sight of both eyes. An announcement in New York today said there is no hope at all now that he will ever see again. He is shown here during interview with Bert H. Ross, International vice-president of AFL Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union some months ago. Victor Riesel.

Photo is dated 1956.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.