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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1967
Page
4
The Troy Record presents its publisher and staff names, subscription rates for various regions, and mailing options. It lists price structures for in state and out of state notices and includes a note on Associated Press membership and daily circulation figures.
The death of Superintendent Arthur Cornelius Jr ends a six year era of modernization and growth for the New York State Police. Named by Governor Rockefeller, he transformed the force from 1700 to 3000 troopers, expanded training, improved facilities and salaries, and strengthened criminal investigations to meet modern enforcement demands. His outside-the-ranks ascent and leadership left a lasting impact on the agency and its reputation.
Budget Director Norman Hurd disputes Comptroller Arthur Levitt on tax collections while Levitt warns of a possible 300 million deficit after four months. The gap, driven by lower lottery and income tax receipts, suggests lagging state growth versus governor projections and adds pressure for spending restraint.
Congress should act quickly on a 10 percent surcharge on personal and corporate income to finance the Vietnam War and curb inflation. The plan, with personal taxes effective Oct 1 and corporate taxes retroactive to July 1, faces possible delay into January amid public debate over inflation controls and the burden on the private sector.
The United Nations helped Israel and Egypt reach a one month halt in canal navigation and an end to waterway military activity. The tentative pact stabilizes a tense frontier and lowers immediate risk, offering a fragile base for broader negotiations toward a lasting settlement.
A government inquiry into the Aberfan disaster condemns bungling rather than malice in the ty acts that caused the collapse. It finds the National Coal Board and officials morally and legally responsible while denying criminal intent and urging caution against recurring, risky decisions.
The piece argues Newark slum reforms fail without addressing property taxes. It cites Sternlieb’s The Tenement Landlord and notes rising tax rates deter private investment, reducing landlord maintenance. It links high assessments to diminished incentives to rebuild, urging tax reform to spur housing improvement.
The Pulse Of The People will publish only letters bearing name and address of the writer. Names may be withheld on request. The right is reserved to reject letters and to shorten them.
The Record argues the newly appointed Urban Committee has a year to submit its report. It predicts the findings will resemble the Wickersham or Warren committee reports, lengthy and hard to understand, not solving the problem. It cites four goals for minority groups: education, jobs, recognition, and understanding, urging action rather than window dressing.
Albert E Clement of Waterford criticizes the Troy Police Benevolent Association for escorting children to a cartoon show at a theater displaying adult film advertisements. He urges selecting a different theater or removing unsuitable pictures during children’s visits, as the lobby and previews are not fit for minors.
A series of quizzed items covering authors saints and coins. Answers include Sir Walter Scott Frances Xavier Cabrini canonized 1946 and the 1933 end of domestic gold coin circulation stating gold remains a standard of value at 13.71 grains per dollar. The male mosquito feeds on plant sap.
A historical quiz item outlines Johnson’s tax hike plan and congressional response. It covers proposed forms of taxation, shifting focuses by the Council of Economic Advisers, and public officials opposing the increase. The quiz lists questions on GNP changes, credit tightening, consumer saving patterns, and key figures including Ford, McChesney, Mills, and Ackley.
The piece analyzes President Johnson's Vietnam policy and argues Johnson needs new advisers. It notes aides like Rusk McNamara Rostow may be locked into past positions and unlikely to push new paths. It discusses cabinet changes and Johnson's preference for trusted allies over outsiders.
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