Funeral for Mrs. J Harvie Purdy in Troy
The Troy native and mother of Mrs. Douglas Hudson wife of the Rensselaer County Republican leader was buried yesterday. Rev Harold King of the Church of the Redeemer Troy officiated at Ray Funeral Home Castleton with bearers Lorenz Peter Jack Staats Frank Folmsbee and Frank Bridenbeck. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery Troy.
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J. Harvie Purdy
Troy
Douglas Hudson
Rensselaer County
Ray Funeral Home
Castleton
Harold King
Church of the Redeemer
Rensselaer
Lorenz Peter
Jack Staats
Frank Folmsbee
Frank Bridenbeck
Oakwood Cemetery
Car Dealers Shift From 41k in 1955 to 33k Today
The number of franchised new car dealers has fallen from 41,000 in 1955 to 33,000 currently. Yet dealers now offer 226 makes and models, up from 175 a decade ago.
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Detroit
New York approves broad sales tax plan
Albany reports a two cent sales tax on nearly all items effective Aug 1 to balance a 3.5 billion budget. The plan, proposed by Governor Rockefeller, aims to raise about 330 million in new revenue. Exemptions include food medicines and certain services. hotels, carnivals, and sporting events taxed. multi page bill outlines many specifics.
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Albany
API
Rockefeller
New York
Merry Heart Essential Sermon at Fifth Avenue Church
Rev. Lowell R. Ditzen spoke at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church urging Christians to cultivate a merry heart. He linked Hippocrates temperaments to optimism and highlighted Jesus as the way and the life. The Troy service, part of Holy Week, was led by Rev. Garnet O. Wright and sponsored by the Troy Area Council of Churches.
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Lowell R. Ditzen
D.D
National Presbyterian Center
Washington, D. C
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Ditzen
Christ
Hippocrates
Dr. Ditzen
Jesus
Robert Louis Stevenson
Garnet O. Wright
Mt. Ida Community
Wynantskill Fire Warning Over Outdoor Fires
Wynantskill residents face fire danger as precipitation runs below normal by 2.3 inches. Capt Joseph Lalley of the Fire Prevention Bureau urges caution and requires a daily fire permit from the local fire warden. Residents may be liable for damages from fires they start. Practice Session Canceled This week's practice session for the Co Ketts has been canceled.
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North Greenbush
Joseph Lalley
Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
Lalley
Maundy Thursday activities and Explorer Post 17 meeting
Multiple local notices show Maundy Thursday services at First Reformed Church with a 7:45 p.m. communion and new member reception. Explorer Post 17 meets at St. Jude's School at 7 p.m. under advisers Dedrick Ceresia and Hunt.
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Explorer
St. Jude's School
William Dedrick
George Ceresia
David Hunt
C. Ronald Wilson
First Reformed Church
Guild For Christian Service
Fellowship Hall
Loveman J. Coonradt Jr
Budapest Seeks Bid for 1972 Olympic Summer Games
Budapest official Istvan Kossai says in Magyar Nemzet that hosting the 1972 Olympics would mark the 100th anniversary of Budapest formed in 1872. He notes Hungary's early Olympic participation and strong medal tally of 85 gold, 67 silver, 67 bronze as reasons to pursue the bid.
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Budapest
Istvan Kossai
Magyar Nemzet
Buda
Pest
Obuda
Kossai
Hungary
Thruway Employees Set Communion Breakfast Guest
Thruway Authority employees in the Troy area will hear Brother Elmo Bransby CSC director of St Joseph Novi tiate at Valatie as guest speaker at the eighth annual communion breakfast on Sunday April 25. Mass at 9 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Albany followed by breakfast at Schraffts Restaurant and Motor Inn Glenmont.
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Elmo Bransby
C.S.C
St. Joseph's
Valatie
Way Authority
Troy
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Albany
Schrafft'’s
Motor Inn
Glenmont
Latin Income Gaps With United States Highlighted
The article notes that 200 million Americans in 21 Central and South American republics average $300 yearly, compared with the United States income of $2,500, illustrating regional income disparities.
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Washington
Central and
South American Republics
United States
House Initiates Presidential Impeachment Proceedings
An impeachment process against the president can be started only by the U S House of Representatives. The rule underscores the House’s sole power to formalize charges and begin removal actions.
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U.S
House of Representatives
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