Fiorello H. La Guardia

Fiorello H. La Guardia appears in the following:

June 10, 1945

Sunday, June 10, 1945

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Tribute to the martyrs of Lidice. U.N. Eisenhower's reception in NYC on June 19. Tribute to Journal American. Problems of retailers. Citrus fruits and ceiling prices. Central bus terminal. Complaints from ...

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Police Department, N.Y.C. Graduation Exercises

Friday, June 08, 1945

Mayor La Guardia warns police academy graduates against politicians, racketeers, and slot-machine operators.

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June 3, 1945

Sunday, June 03, 1945

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Letters requesting proclamation of a price control week. Need for extension of O.P.A. Meat situation. Part 8 of the proposed plan to control meat production and distribution. Permitting custom slaughtering for ...

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May 27, 1945

Sunday, May 27, 1945

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War in Japan. Opportunity to see B-29 at Municipal Airport (4th anniversary of Army Transport Corps). Announced demobilization of the auxiliary fire corps. His announced refusal to run for re-election. Food ...

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May 20, 1945

Sunday, May 20, 1945

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Mayor F. H. La Guardia talks about I am an American Day, the war in Japan, and the meat situation. He explains why we have an Office of Price Administration. ...

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May 13, 1945

Sunday, May 13, 1945

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Special message Concerning V-E day : "Mayor La Guardia Jumps"

Monday, May 07, 1945

Stay on the job and wait for the announcement!

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May 6, 1945

Sunday, May 06, 1945

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La Guardia announcing his retirement from office.

Sides 5-7-9 only.

SEE ALSO 59305


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April 29, 1945

Sunday, April 29, 1945

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The war in Europe. Appeal to the people to disregard victory rumors. Appeal to guard against premature rowdy V-D celebrations. O.P.A. hearings in which LaGuardia testified. Meat shortages & high prices. ...

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April 22, 1945

Sunday, April 22, 1945

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Discussion of the Dumbarton Oaks agreement. Appeal to the people of the U.S. to support proposed world organization.

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April 15, 1945

Sunday, April 15, 1945

There is a duty on all of us to give of all our strength and effort in support of those who would carry on in his place.

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NYC's Official Memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt

Saturday, April 14, 1945

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WNYC announcer describes the scene on Broadway, where citizens have gathered to memorialize Roosevelt.

A moment of silence, during which only bells and birds are heard.
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La Guardia on the death of FDR

Thursday, April 12, 1945

A great Mayor mourns a great President.

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April 8, 1945

Sunday, April 08, 1945

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Our city budget.

La Guardia explains his city budget presented to the Board of Estimate and explains the budgetary process, tax revenues, etc. Detailed review of his recommended ...

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April 1, 1945

Sunday, April 01, 1945

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Easter Sunday ceremony, with the Coast Guard Glee Club. Contents: Christ, Our Lord has arisen. Readings from the Bible. Hallelujah, Amen. Easter Sunday sermon. Easter Parade. Hozannah. [sic] Onward Christian Soldiers. ...

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March 25, 1945

Sunday, March 25, 1945

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War in Europe. Investigation of meat shortage. Red Cross fund drive and P.A.L. fun drive. Report by the Commissioner of Investigation. New York City Committee for Latin American scholarships (3rd annual ...

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March 18, 1945

Sunday, March 18, 1945

Mayor La Guardia calls for an adjustment of the federal midnight curfew.

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March 11, 1945

Sunday, March 11, 1945

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Fiorello H. La Guardia talks to the people. He talks about war conditions in Germany and Japan; techniques used to stop overpricing of poultry; retail fish prices; restaurant food shortage; egg ...

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March 4, 1945

Sunday, March 04, 1945

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Our rationing system. Ceiling price of fish. Poultry situation. Butter supply for voluntary hospitals. Jerusalem artichoke, a substitute for potatoes. Inexpensive clothing for children. State laws pertaining to interest rates and ...

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February 25, 1945

Sunday, February 25, 1945

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Fiorello La Guardia talks to the people. He addresses a comment to Winston Churchill on the meaning of the Atlantic Charter; conserving heating fuel; meat shortage and New York Times reporting; ...

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