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Swearing in of Dr. Alonzo S. Yerby as Commissioner of Hospitals by Mayor Wagner. He is the first African-American to head the department. Wagner talks about Dr. Yerby's merits, including humaneness, and introduces former Commissioner of Hospitals Dr. Ray Trussell. Trussell talks about problems when he came in as Commissioner. The Mayor has supported the department and the need to move forward. Praises Yerby's accomplishments.He says Yerby is an outstanding doctor in the U.S. regarding public care. Yerby was close to being taken by health professionals in D.C. Jokes about his going to Harvard rather than Columbia U. He's gone over all the things he did not get done with Yerby. Wishes ...
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Wagner, Robert F. (Robert Ferdinand), 1910-1991Trussell, Ray ERusk, HowardFrawley, MonsignorYerby, Alonzo SmytheAskelly, Mrs. Max
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