Courthouse Annex Work On Schedule
The Rensselaer County Courthouse annex on Third Street, south of Congress, is progressing on schedule with most exterior work finished and scaffolding removed. Completion expected by December 30. the building will be air conditioned and accessible with an elevator and stairs. Troy firms Corina Construction, Trojan Hardware, and William F. Bradley & Sons handle general contracting, electrical and plumbing, and HVAC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Third Street
Congress Street
Richt
Nec
Minnesota
Harrison & Mero
White Tower
Troy
Motor Vehicle Bureau
Board of Elections
Family Court
Veterans Service Agency
Civil Defense Headquarters and Emergency Operating Center
Corina Construction Co
Trojan Hardware’ Co
William F. Bradley & Sons
GE To Get Nuclear Power Bid
Empire State Atomic Development Associates Inc. has pledged 5 million dollars for key breeder reactor components to General Electric with a three year development plan. Acker says a cooperative 300000 kilowatt demonstration plant in New York is envisioned, with overall project costs exceeding 100 million dollars and a target completion in 1975. The effort aims to lower fuel costs via a liquid metal fast breeder using sodium coolant and a plutonium uranium oxide fuel mix. ESADA members include Central Hudson, Consolidated Edison, Long Island Lighting, NYSEG, Niagara Mohawk, Orange and Rockland, and Rochester Gas and Electric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Empire State Atomic Development Associates Inc
Ernest R. Acker
General Electric Co
Acker
Atomic Energy Commission
ESADA
Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corp
Consolidated Edison Company of New York
Long Island Lighting Co
New York State Electric and Gas Corp
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp
Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc
Rochester Gas and Electric Corp
Dunn Named Administrative Director of General Services
Gerald E. Dunn of East Greenbush has been appointed administrative director of general services by Gen. C. V. R. Schuyler, commissioner. Dunn succeeds Daniel Klepak, who became assistant commissioner for hospital affairs with the State Department of Health. Dunn previously served as assistant deputy industrial commissioner and with the Division of the Budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald E. Dunn
East Greenbush
General Services
Gen. C. V. R. Schuyler
Dunn
Daniel Klepak
State Department of Health
Soviet Frog Men Seek Napoleon Treasure Under Lake
Soviet frog men and scientists search the bottom of Stoyacheye Lake 200 miles west of Moscow with electronic gear hoping to locate treasure from Napoleon's 1812 retreat. Tales say the hoard includes 25 cartloads of gold silver jewels armor rich clothing and other items.
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Moscow
Stoyacheye Lake
Here
Upstate CWA Threatens Sunday Phone Strike
Upstate New York 23 Communications Workers locals set a Sunday 6 pm strike deadline against New York Telephone Co. citing safety concerns and a 1962 escort agreement. Local 1103 leader Daniel Keenan said action would extend a city walkout, with potential broad support from 8,000 long line workers and 15,000 operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Pan
New York Telephone Co
New York
Communications Workers of America
Daniel Keenan
Charles Cushing
Upstate
New York City
Keenan
Stewart Avenue
Brooklyn
Scarsdale
Associated Press
CWA
Wallace Says Reagan Not Suitable
Wallace rejects Ronald Reagan as a suitable 1968 presidential candidate and signals his own run if no major party nominates a platform to return school control to the states. He dismisses rumors of withdrawal to aid Reagan and denies talking with anyone about it. Also notes Western Electric strike impact on telephone service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
George Wallace
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Wallace
Baton Rouge
Alabama
Western Electric Co
General Telephone Service
TV Shunter Tubes Blamed For Radiation
New York Health Commissioner Edward O Rourke urged New Yorkers to check shunter picture tubes in television sets for hazardous radiation. Suspect GE tubes include 6 EF 4 6 LC and GEA4 with 1 000 to 6 000 still sold nationwide at appliance stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Edward O'Rourke
General Electric Co
U S Steel Raises Tin Plate Prices Across Industry
U S Steel Corp boosted tin plate prices by 2.7 percent effective next month, part of a broader rise among major makers including National Steel Corp and Wheeling Steel. Bethlehem Steel studies the move as prices range from 5.60 to 10.25 per sheet. Washington has offered little comment on the rounds of increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
U.S. Steel Corp
National Steel Corp
Wheeling Steel Corp
Bethlehem Steel Corp
U.S. Steel
Washington
Gardener Ackley
President's Council of Economic Advisers
SNCC Aides Sue to Block Prosecution in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati SNCC and five members filed federal suits to stop local courts from prosecuting them for charges including arson and shooting with intent to kill. Plaintiffs seek injunctions against presenting evidence and impeding members and supporters in constitutional activities. Plaintiffs Ann Burks, 29, and brother Anthony, 20, face loitering and arson related charges from last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
UPI
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
SNCC
Areson
Hamilton County
Grand ‘Jury
Ann Burks
Anthony
Violence Surges in Red China Amid Civil War Fears
Reports from Hong Kong and Moscow describe widespread fighting in Hunan and Guangdong as Maoist loyalists clash with anti-Maoists. Observers say the upheaval resembles civil war with thousands killed or wounded, rail traffic disrupted, and army control in key provinces.
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Moscow
Redina
Hong Kong
Mao Tsetung
Hunan
Mao
South China
Kwangtung
Wuhan
Hupeh
China
Peking
Chen Tsai-tao
Tse-tung
Canton
Hankow
Red China
Workers’ Combat Bulletin
Flash Floods Hit Parts Of East
Severe storms drenched the Pennsylvania New Jersey border from Trenton to Bangor flooding districts and forcing 40 families from homes. Bangor and Pen Argyl textile mills were shut by floodwaters. Gov Shafer sent civilian defense workers as damage neared 1 million dollars. Weather across the East and South saw heavy rain with funnel clouds in Illinois and Indiana and a tornado watch for southern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Trenton
N.J
Bangor
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
New York State
Weather Bureau
Raymond P. Shafer
William Scott
Pen Argyl
Martin's Creek
Ackermanville
Tupelo
Miss
Mobile
Ala
Youth Drowns After Raft Fall Near Rochester
Rochester man Larry Buscemi, 22, drowned Wednesday after falling from a raft into a water filled gravel pit in Irondequoit suburb. Local authorities investigated the accidental death as emergency crews recovered the body from the pit.
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Rochester
UPI
Larry’ ‘Buscemi
Irondequoit
Synagogues Schedule Sabbath Services at Several Temples
Temple Berith Sholom at 167 3rd St. holds 5:30 p.m. Sabbath service led by Rabbi Gutmann with Numbers and Psalms readings. Beth Tephilah at 82 River St. drums 7:45 p.m. Sabbath Eve. 8 a.m. Sabbath morning. 10 a.m. Rabbi Epstein speaks. 6:50 p.m. Talmud discourse. Mincha at 7:45 p.m. Nine days of mourning begin Monday. meat and wine forbidden during period. Temple Beth El at 1713 5th Ave. starts 8:15 p.m. today. 9 a.m. Sabbath services tomorrow. Torah and Prophets readings at 10 a.m.. Junior and Intermediate Congregation at 10 a.m.. Kiddush after services. Weekday 7:45 a.m.. Sundays and holidays 9 a.m.
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Berith Sholom
3Rd St
Julius K. Guttmann
D.D
Gutmann
Beth Tephilah
River ‘St
Mosha J. Epstein
Temple Beth el
5Th Ave
Kiddush
Halfmoon Field Days Planned by Local Fire Company
The Halfmoon Volunteer Fire Company hosts its annual field days at the Halfmoon recreation field today through Sunday. Events include a fireworks display, a tomorrow band contest at 2 p.m. with prizes, an outdoor dance at 9 p.m., a fireman’s contest with 15 companies at 2 p.m. Sunday, and a children’s matinee delayed. Contact Joseph Gallo for band contest applications. kitchen run by the auxiliary with Mrs Polak and Mrs Ceremuga as cochairmen.
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Halfmoon Volunteer Fire Company
Halfmoon
Joseph Gallo
Dela
Valley Falls Receives $1000 State Youth Grant
Governor Rockefeller announced that $1000 in State aid is allocated to Valley Falls in Rensselaer County for a community youth recreation project. The village will spend about $2000 this year on organized activities including baseball tennis basketball arts and crafts. The Valley Falls Youth Recreation Commission leads the program under Charles Hunter's direction.
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Rockefeller
Valley Falls
Rensselaer County
Roger P.strang
The
Valley Falls Youth Recreation Commission
Charles Hunter
Troy Airman on Forrestal Calls Parents
Airman James R. McConnell of Troy phoned his parents at 3 30 am from the USS Forrestal after a fire aboard the large carrier. He reported facial injuries but said he is all right and plans to complete his four year enlistment in February. The family, including eight siblings and another Navy brother, learned of the incident four days after it occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. McConnell Sr
Congress St. J
McConnells
James R. McConnell
Forrestall
McConnell
Philippines
Troy
Washington
Navy
Lawrence McConnell
James
California
William P. McConnell Jr
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G. E. Dunn
Red
Tokyo
People’s Liberation Army
Chou En-lai
Chou
Forrestal
Ann’s Gift Shop
Chasan Inc
Cooper's Shoe Store
Curtis Pharmacy & Paints Inc
Franklin Market A.M
Mulcahy’s Furniture Inc
Regan Washer & Appliance CO
Wes
DENBY
Gerald
Troy Plaza
BEN Katz Furniture
Anitcraft Shop
Peerless CO
A.M
Woolworth’s
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