January 28th, 1975 –
On this day, the Upper West Side’s Central Savings Bank was designated the Upper West Side’s thirteenth Individual Landmark.
Also on this day,
Arthur Judson, who was the artists’ manager for the New York Philharmonic and the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as a co-founder of the Columbia Broadcasting System, died in Rye, New York,
Actress Terri (Colombino) Conn, known for her soap opera roles in “As the World Turns” and “One Life to Live” was born in Bloomington, Indiana,
“Please Mr. Postman” version by The Carpenters was the top song in America,
On the tube, CBS premiered “Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown,” and a special, “The Statesman,” a portrayal of Benjamin Franklin’s last years.
The New York Times lead headline read: 7 Economists Say 16-Billion Tax Cut is Needed As Spur, something that both liberals and conservatives agreed upon as a jolt to the economy.
In other news, the New York City Board of Education planned to expand fingerprint checks after recent candidate checks revealed “that a number had arrest records for sexual offenses, child abuse, illegal possession of guns and other offenses.” And page 2o featured Public Is Responding on Tavern Blast discussed police response for information regarding a Friday bombing at Fraunces Tavern “which killed four persons and injured 56.”
Read the designation report of Central Savings Bank HERE!
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