The Troy Record Staff Roster and Circulation Note
A historic masthead lists The Troy Record editors and officers led by Alton T. Sliter with John F. Roy as president and Joseph J. Lachapelle as secretary treasurer. It details subscription rates for local and out of town delivery, including mailed and carrier options, plus the daily average circulation for March 1967 and a note about the Associated Press news service.
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New York Plans Community Hostels for Mentally Retarded
Governor Rockefeller signs a landmark law creating a network of community hostels where mildly retarded individuals can live and work with minimal supervision. The program aims to give personal fulfillment, independence, and a place in the community, marking a pioneering state effort.
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New York State
New York
De Gaulle’s bid for autocratic grip echoes past rulers
The piece argues that Charles de Gaulle, like Louis XIV and Napoleon, asserts control as the state. It notes his push for six months of emergency powers, enabling rule without parliamentary debate, risking dissolution of the National Assembly if opposed. The commentary frames this as a high risk, high power move in France’s political crisis.
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Paradox in Washington bids for anti rioting law gains fuel
mounting pressure in Washington to pass a federal anti rioting bill creates a paradox as civil rights critics oppose it while the administration hopes the measure could enable approval of civil rights proposals. supporters say it targets riot fomenters, not demonstrations, and may carry riders protecting minorities.
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Service costs rise as consumer prices edge higher
The latest Labor Department CPI report shows March consumer prices up two tenths of a percent to 115, about 15 percent above the 1957-59 base. Food and farm prices fell, but apparel, household items and services costs kept overall inflation moving, with officials stressing that CPI is not a reliable inflation gauge.
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Pulse Of The People Letter Policy Summary
The Pulse Of The People publishes letters bearing a writer's name and address. Names may be withheld on request. The publication reserves the right to reject or shorten letters.
Rejects Guilt By Association Editor The Record
A letter by 8. V. Hoffman of Troy argues against guilt by association in reporting the April 15 peace demonstration in New York. He notes tens of thousands participated across professions and beliefs, with some unwanted by march organizers, urging fair treatment of marchers and support for returning soldiers.
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Vietnam
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King's Vietnam Summer draws ADA critique in political war
The piece pillories John Kenneth Galbraith and the ADA for pressing an end to the Vietnam War over partisan aims. It argues Galbraith hopes the war’s end helps Democrats, questions the professors’ influence on policy, and notes King’s stance ties to civil rights goals. It urges protecting troops rather than political games.
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Martin Luther King
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ALLIS
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Boss Tweed
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Question Box Q and A on U S coat of arms and more
A compendium of quick trivia: Truman altered the coat of arms to show the eagle facing the olive branches in its right talon, denoting peace, whereas it formerly faced the arrows in the left talon. It notes Rutherford B. Hayes as “His Fraudulen cy.” A catchpole is a petty law officer who serves warrants and makes arrests. About 937 million acres of virgin forest covered the U S at Plymouth’s landing, excluding the Great Plains and western deserts. The largest dinosaur remains collection is Dinosaur Park in Alberta, Canada.
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Gout and health questions from Dr Brandstadt
Dr Brandstadt answers reader questions on gout risks and treatment. Gout is an metabolic condition controllable but not curable, with risks including kidney damage, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Treatments feature colchicine with probenecid and newer drugs like indomethacin and allopurinol, enabling less restrictive diets.
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W. G. Brandstadt
M.D
A Thought For Today On Habit And Freedom
A short reflection on how people are enslaved by routine from right or left wrist watches to sidewalk cracks. The piece urges variety to avoid habits becoming unbreakable chains, noting slavery was abolished but still persists in daily routines. It cautions to follow wise customs without letting them govern life.
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Pawling Avenue
Words Wit And Wisdom From Education Jargon Frustrates Readers
A reader derides educationist prose and school officials for bloated phrasing such as conferencing and mutual discuss. The Arlington Virginia junior high memo exemplifies the trend, sparking critique of inflated jargon and the shift from clear speech to bureaucratic wording.
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