Ah, yes. Old Sal Lewinsky--truly a beloved character. Born Salvatore Lucania, he changed his name to Lewinsky in the 1930s as to not be confused with the notorious gangster of the same name (Charles "Lucky" Luciano). Sal was a Fuller Brush salesman in the midwest, taking him away from his family for extended periods of time. But boy, oh boy--that man could sell anything. Mops, sweepers, cosmetics--or his personal favorite: snake oil.
RIP Sal.
P.S. In the likely event that you meant to say "Saul Alinsky," my apologies.
Yes, thank you very much for correcting me.