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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1967
Page
6
The Troy Record lists staff titles and roles with secretary treasurer and assistant entries. It outlines subscription terms for daily and mail delivery, including regional rates, and notes association with the Associated Press and circulation figures for March 1967.
The article urges Troy to support new city manager Sidney Smith after his unanimous selection. It argues cooperation between council and manager is essential, notes the switch to the manager form, and emphasizes the need to judge him on merit and future growth rather than past issues. Support and patience are framed as key to progress.
Cohoes is named an All-America City among 11 winners from 850 entries. The award highlights citizen participation in municipal affairs and includes projects like a new firehouse a high school start a community center campaign expanded recreation and improved services. Enthusiastic residents prepared for the celebration despite damp weather.
A distorted account warns that political travels abroad expose officials to violence. It cites incidents against Humphrey in West Germany and past episodes against Nixon in Latin America, plus Eisenhower’s canceled trip to Japan, arguing such threats are an occupational hazard for statesmen worldwide.
The President, speaking at a posthumous Medal of Honor ceremony for Specialist Daniel Fernandez, warned those calling for unconditional cessation of bombing in North Vietnam to weigh the consequences. He questioned whether the long 37 day pause could have prevented American deaths and stressed that protecting soldiers cannot be traded for uncertain enemy concessions.
Pulse Of The People editor suggests Inter-Fraternity Council pick six volunteers to receive LSD during Dr Leary's RPI appearance on April 8. The writer argues the staged drug exposure would test free speech meaning and cites support for Governor Reagan, Alex Zak, Eugene Zak, and District Attorney Dwyer while urging more protests against protesters.
A reader praises the Zak Brothers for taking a stand on a controversial issue at RPI accusing the administration of shirking responsibility to students and parents. The letter cites Governor Reagan on university duties to teach, build character, and curb disruption by beatniks and protests.
A Waterford reader writes The Record about frontline dangers in Vietnam, mourning a Marine brother killed in action and expressing hope for safe return and peace. She recalls sending morale letters and care packages while balancing concerns beyond youthful appearance.
The Record notes petitions against discontinuing the Speigletown Melrose bus line affecting merchants banks and salons in Troy. Residents complain schedules are poorly timed forcing reliance on cars and complicating shopping banking and child supervision. A resident requests a resident poll to gauge opinion.
Servicemen abroad crave paperback books sent to the Army Recruiting Office at 844th Street as Fort Dix fills with new recruits from Troy led by Michael Mahoney Gary Coonrad Cornel Petteys Peter Guenette and others. Local servicemen include Larry Martin training at Fort Eustis and William Roy at Fort Gordon while Paul Bullock trains as a Navy medic at Great Lakes.
A 1967 news quiz outlines three proposed draft revision plans by a House advisory panel the National Advisory Commission and President Johnson. It tests knowledge on deferments age selection method randomization and how Johnson would implement changes through executive order legislation or court action.
Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty, a veteran maverick, reflects on his career and party shifts. He recalls supporting Nixon in 1960, criticizing Brown and Unruh, and explains his desire to work with a governor. He spars with Dems over funding and transit while courting headlines and voter attention in a city of rapid growth.
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