September 30, 1945

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

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Description from the Municipal Archives card catalog:

Visits from Marshal Zhukov, admiral Nimitz, Pres., of Chile (dedication of Avenue of the Americas), Pres. Truman.-World Peace Day-Navy Day ceremonies.-CPA price violators.-Settlement of elevator strike.-High School students on strike because athletic coaches are not paid overtime.-Girls' camp on Welfare Island.- Inadequate Queens bus service.-Idlewild airport begins limited operations; plans for other airfields.-Promotions for patrolwomen.- "Traveler's Tours" overcharge & misadvise.-New appointments of city officials.


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 70827
Municipal archives id: LT2558

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