Bird S. Coler Memorial Hospital Cornerstone Ceremony
Monday, October 10, 1949
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This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.
Unidentified first speaker: The idea that chronic disease is incurable is wrong. Longer lifespan adds to the number of chronically ill.
Rogers, president of the borough of Manhattan: comments on inaccuracy of press reports. You can't perform miracles, you can't do anything without funds.
O'Dwyer: more about fund allocations and budgets
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 69604
Municipal archives id: LT516
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