Opposition to strict gun control voiced in civic letter
A letter argues that crime cannot be prevented by bans on firearms and urges readers to oppose stringent federal controls. It contends criminals will obtain weapons anyway, cites Kennedy era reforms and high profile crimes, and stresses training and rights for law abiding citizens. It urges writing lawmakers to oppose firearm restrictions.
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Washington
Oswald
Ruby
Austin
Texas Tower
Chicago
1967 Boating Season Opens at New York Boat Show
The New York City Boat Show runs January 19 through 22 and marks the official start of the 1967 boating season. Finger Lakes exhibitors Penn Yan Duratech Grumman Penn Yan showcase five fiberglass models and two aluminum boats. The Avenger a 23 foot craft with under deck sleeping and toilet plus aft cockpit gallery is the largest boat. The Cobra 16 debuts as a stylish runabout with wood grain trim and 120 horsepower stern drive. Sea Gull 15 offers a new multi bow design for fishermen.
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New York City
Finger Lakes
Penn Yan
Duratech
Grumman Penn Yan
Avenger
Riviera
Robert B
Stuart
Cooper Schieffelin
Anthony Pizzenti
Raymond Collier
Daniel Winston
Robert Lamphier
John Hoban
Frank Fischer
Grumman Boats of
Marathon
Pearson
Pill Shaw
Grumman
New York
Syracuse
Buffalo
Rochester
1967 Outboard Show Highlights Power and Design Shifts
The article reviews 1967 outboards from Mercury Chrysler Johnson Evinrude McCulloch and more with higher ignition systems longer shaft lengths and lighter all aluminum hulls. It notes new models from Grumman and Duratech and lists major shows in New York Syracuse Buffalo and Rochester with key executives attending.
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Kickers Mercury Motors
Chrysler
Johnson and
Evinrude
H.p
McCulloch
Homelite
Boston Whaler Boats
Outboard Marine
Mercury
Kickers
Teenagers to Adults: From Confusion to Unhappiness
A columnist argues that confused teenagers become normal but still miserable adults with time. The piece reflects on adolescence and the persistence of unhappiness into adulthood.
Materials For Boat Buyers At The New York Boat Show
The New York Boat Show showcases wood metal plastic and rubber coated fabric boats. Choice depends on use climate maintenance and the water where the craft sails. Metals mainly aluminum or steel suit different hull needs and local preferences guide material selection. Avoid experimenting with new materials unless money is no object.
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New York
Public Boat Handling Course Offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary
The U S Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla in Ithaca offers an eight week public course in basic seamanship and small boat handling with eight two hour lessons beginning January 18 at 7 30 p m at 529 Taughannock Blvd The course is free except a 2 50 text book fee for participants aged 15 or older A separate spring session for 9 to 14 year olds will follow A Basic Small Boat Seamanship Certificate may be earned by adults and a New York State Young Boaters Certificate by youths upon completion Details and contact Russ Mott 302 Elm St AR3 4474
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Ithaca - Flotilla
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Taughannock Blvd
Freeman’s Motor Marine
U.S. Coast Guard
New York State
Vern McCray
Carter Rice
Bob Pierce
Bob Lawrence
Ned Boice
Bill Smith
Bruce Murray
Dave Hurd
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Russ Mott
Elm St
Ace Manley
Big Bromley Ski School
Searsburg Road
Steamburg, N.Y
Elmira
Trumansburg
Perrion Preston
R.D
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