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1. Chimes (City Hall) and opening "This is New York, the city of opportunity, where nearly 8 million people live in harmony…" (~1:00)
2. Citizen's Court (~2:00)--New York Quality of Life issues (don't shake your mop out the window, don't litter on the subway, curb your dog, etc.)
3. Meatless menus during World War II ((0:50)--woman chides husband who complains when he hears that there's fish (not meat) for dinner. "There's a war on, mister! Or haven't you heard?"
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 9208
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