John V. Lindsay

The United Negro College Fund.
Speakers include Vice Chairman of UNCF Robert G. Fuller, UNCF President Frederick D. Patterson, benefactors Dudley Dowell of NY Life Insurance and H. I. Romnes of AT&T (who is presented an award), Commissioner of Education Harold Howe II, and Mayor John Lindsay.
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Lindsay swears in the Commissioner of Corrections, George McGrath. Lindsay introduces McGrath and thanks his predecessor. McGrath makes an acceptance speech. The head of the selection committee recounts their search effort. McGrath and Lindsay answer questions.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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Mayor Lindsay Swears in of Judge James M. Yeargin to the Criminal Court of NYC. Lindsay gives a short speech and swears Yeargin in. Yeargin thanks Lindsay and District Attorney Frank Hogan. Hogan and Judge [Francis} Rivers comment on Yeargin's qualifications and talents.

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Mayor's press conference from the blue room in city hall. Initially, the press conference is about the opening of Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx. There is a plan to speed up construction, so the hospital will be complete in the next five year.
Other questions from reporters deal with ...

Introduction by Mayor Lindsay of Prince Philip of England. Philip speaks a few words. Arthur Levitt, the Comptroller of New York speaks a few words.

Senator Wayne Morris of Oregon talks about teacher retirement benefits and his introduction of a bill that will increase the pension benefit ...

This is a recording of the The National Book Committee presentation of the 17th Annual National Book Awards, hosted by Mason Gross at the Lincoln Center Philharmonic Hall. Awards are presented to:

Janet Flanner for "Paris Journal" (Arts and Letters)
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. for "A ...

Recorded in the Blue Room at City Hall, Mayor John V. Lindsey responds to questions from the press mainly regarding his transportation proposal, subway fares and a recent inquiry by the Ethics Commission.

Lindsay first responds to a reported estimate by John Gilhooley, Commissioner of the New ...

Mayor John Lindsay speaks the day after implementing a city tax for residents of the city of New York as well as on commuters who earn their income in the city

Recorded in the Blue Room at City Hall, Mayor John V. Lindsay responds to criticism from City Council President Frank D. O'Connor and the former Police Commissioner Vincent L. Broderick. The two men accused the Mayor and newly appointed Police Commissioner, Howard R. Leary, of making poor decisions when appointing ...

Efrén Ramírez is sworn in as Narcotics Coordinator for the City of New York. Lindsay and Ramirez speak. Ramirez details his plans as Coordinator and answers questions from assembled reporters.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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Municipal archives id: T1837

The swearing in of the Coordinator of Addiction Programs by Mayor John V. Lindsay, Dr. Efren Ramirez.

Dr. Ramirez answers questions from reporters about drug treatment programs he plans on instituting in New York City. He has implemented some successful programs in Puerto Rico. There is the ...

NYC's tax crisis. Mayor says he can't maintain city services on a top level because of the tax system. Pays our tax system must be reorganized. Talks of the gross receipts tax and says it is an unfair tax. Wants to change it. He proposes a business net income tax ...

Mayor John Lindsay swears in the new Police Commissioner Howard Leary.

Lindsay announces the formation of the Mayor's Committee on Sports and outlines its role. He is attempting to increase sports activity in New York City, particularly among its youngest citizens.

Lindsay introduces his committee members which includes professional boxers, swimmers, football players, baseball players, and more.
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Mayor Lindsay announces a new Assistant Press Secretary, Robert Laird and the swearing in of a new police Commissioner, Howard Leary, which will happen next week.

Questions from reporters (questions poorly recorded and barely audible.)

City Hall payroll is not using consultants, and in ...

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Mitchell Ginsberg, an associate dean of the School of Social Work, is sworn in as Commissioner of Welfare.

Dean Ginsberg speaks. He thanks his family. He talks about what the appointment means to him and what he plans on doing. He ...

This is a truncated tape. For the full audio for this press conference, see catalog number 150393. Swearing in of Mitchell Ginsberg as the new Welfare Commissioner. Ginsberg takes questions from reporters.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

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Mayor John V. Lindsay appoints William H. Booth as the Chairman of the Committee on Human Rights.

Why don't they make speeches like this anymore?

WNYC's longtime leader is sworn in for the last time.