Dec 16 A bagel makers' strike hits New York City. City Pace College buys the New York Times building on Park Row. Raphael Levy is named director of public relations for the National United Jewish Appeal. Mystery writer Anthony Boucher becomes editor of the Criminals at Large column for the Times. The termite-ridden Mead Farm House in Rye is demolished.
Timber companies stop operations on the upper Hudson River.
Batavia Batavia Hospital changes its name to Genesee Memorial Hospital. A housing development is begun along the Love Canal. Rochester A citizens' committee explores the use of federal funds for urban development of the Crossroads area.