The Troy Record Editor Names Board Members
The Troy Record lists Alton Sliter as editor and publisher with John F. Roy as president and Walter Kane as view president and treasurer Frank L. York chairs the board. The notice includes subscription rates and circulation details for daily and weekly editions in New York and neighboring counties.
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Walter J. Kane
Beautifying Troy Area with Trees and Shrubs
The Troy Area and nearby communities feature evergreens and deciduous trees along streets and campuses. Local groups like the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Ocean City Chamber promote tree planting, with nurseries and County Agricultural Departments offering guidance and pamphlets for homeowners. Plant choices include evergreens for winter foliage and flowering shrubs for seasonal color, and The Record Magazine outlines suitable species.
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Bennington
Williamstown
Troy
Ocean City
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Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Record
It Was Ever Thus about New York sales tax plan
New Yorkers face a growing sales tax program with a new state bureau to collect VAT like duties. Tax Commissioner Murphy and Comptroller Levitt warn costs and evasion risks, while Mayor Wagner endorses the tax. The plan assigns 650 000 merchants to collect and file records, amid concerns over spending and future rate rises.
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Murphy
Levitt
New York
Wagner
Easter toll on highways prompts somber reflection
An Easter weekend toll of 25 deaths in New York State underscores a broader pattern of highway tragedies during holidays. The piece laments ongoing carnage, notes bad weather as no excuse, and urges stronger caution and enforcement as summer travel looms. It questions whether spiritual observance can curb dangerous driving.
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New York State
Appalachia Aid Plan Seen Needful As Regional Approach
Agriculture Secretary Freeman cites a report showing rural areas lag in access to anti-poverty funds under the Economic Opportunity Act. The Appalachia program aims to boost 130 state region through highways water and land development health services and education with Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr overseeing the highway phase. Washington notes a bipartisan meeting to organize the effort without major dissension, offering hope the regional model could be a template for nationwide reforms.
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Agriculture
Freeman
Appalachia
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Johnson
Roosevelt
Washington
Pulse Of The People Letter Policy Update
Readers are invited to send letters bearing their name and address for publication in The Pulse of The People. Names may be withheld on request. The editors reserve the right to reject or shorten letters to fit space.
Still Barking at College Avenue Dogs In Troy
A reader complains about persistent barking from unlicensed dogs on College Avenue and asks what action the city will take. She questions whether to contact humane society or police and seeks guidance on resolving the nuisance.
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Troy
College Avenue
Humane Society
Police
Smoker’s letter on bus smoking sparks debate
A letter-writer defends rules against a smoker who argues for smoking on buses. The writer cites No Smoking signs, PSC authority, and allergy concerns, urging fines for rule breakers and noting Hillview bus delays. The piece reflects public frustration with smoking in shared transit spaces.
Record Letter Voices Tax, License Hikes Burden
A reader from Melrose laments new 2 percent sales tax on essentials and raised auto license fees. They caution the state overreach, question who pays, and mock smokers and dog owners while urging restraint and policy balance. The piece ends with a Downhearted note from Melrose.
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Watervliet
Question Box on chlorophyll and Boniface meaning
The answer explains chlorophyll shares the same chemical formula as blood but contains magnesium while blood has iron, noting the difference. It also gives the name Boniface as a Latin name meaning benefactor.
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Boniface
Time Moves On In The Fight Against Time
A reflection on human progress as time shrinks with travel and technology. The speaker recalls era shifts from horse transport to streetcars and motorcars, noting faster commutes, longer lifespans, and the widening reach of civilization from 1790 Quebec to modern telecommunication and medicine.
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New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Desalting Sea Water Could Rewire World Health
National analysis celebrates falling desalination costs from 4 to 1 per 1000 gallons since 1953, with projections toward 20 cent water by 1975. Johnson urges $275 million through 1972 for research and construction, envisioning a global program to ease water scarcity and avert future conflicts.
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Washington
Johnson
Interior Dept
Atomic Energy Commission
Metropolitan Water District
California
Guantanamo Naval Base
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Westinghones
Burns and Roe Corp
LBJ
Congress
United States
Israel
Imperial Valley
Africa
Far East
Lyndon Johnson
Doctor Talks About Headaches and Reproductive Health
Reader questions cover aspirin and quinine allergies, safe over the counter analgesics, and the absence of quinine in common tablets. A doctor notes alternatives Amadil Calmative-Analgesic and advises medical guidance for frequent headaches. Also discussed are headaches after hysterectomy, ringing in ears, cough elixirs with codeine, male sterilization, and syphilis treatment outcomes.
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G. Brandstadt
M.D
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