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Newspaper
Free Press
Location
Trumansburg, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1968
Page
1
Postmaster John Snedeker warns vandalism at the Trumansburg Post Office may force lobby closure at 5:00 p.m. The only alternative is patron cooperation as tampering with locks or the combination box is a federal offense punishable by five years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
Former State Senator George R. Metcalf of Auburn Republican candidate for Congress in the 35th district says he will oppose NYSEG’s 830-megawatt nuclear plant on Cayuga Lake. He warns that discharging 100 million cubic feet of 65 to 70 degree water daily could kill aquatic life and degrade the lake without cooling measures. He cites Cornell studies and promises alternatives.
Ovid and Interlaken tax dynamics amid merger are reviewed by Mr. Cooper of the South Seneca Boosters. Last year Ovid paid more to operate with 40 percent more taxable property, yet the merged district now sets a single tax rate. State aid of 96 588 reduces taxes, while wage costs under the Taylor Law push merger costs higher than anticipated.
Sen. Ted Day voices grave concern over proposed nuclear plants on Cayuga and nearby lakes. He and local groups urge careful federal and state action to protect lake ecology and water use while meeting growing power demand.
Enfield Center, Enfield, 19 year old sailor Charles P. Spencer home on leave from the Navy died Tuesday at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital Elmira from head injuries and fluids after a one car crash on Route 327 Monday night. He was traveling at high speed, car skidded 201 feet and struck a tree. Spencer served on U S S Taconic and was due back to duty Sept 14. He is survived by parents siblings and relatives. Bangs Funeral Home Ithaca handling arrangements.
A fire at about 8 15 p m Sunday destroyed two frame barns owned by John C Champion on Halls Corner Road Interlaken Volunteer firemen fought the blaze Both structures were empty Firemen also responded Friday evening to an automobile crash scene on Route 89 and Bergen Beach Roads to flush gasoline and glass from the site
A Cornell official outlines careful monitoring of conservation and health departments and water resources work to avoid hasty actions that could harm local lakes and residents. The speaker commits to continuing to track developments.
Tarbell, longtime athletics coach at Trumansburg Central School, will be feted at a September 7 dinner in the high school gym marking 20 years of service before moving to Homer School System. Speakers include Cornell coach Robert Cullen and principal Joseph Meskill.
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