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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1967

Page

9

Mayor Lindsay Pushes Stronger City Gun Control Law

New York Mayor John V. Lindsay proposed stronger gun control measures to the City Council, including permits to buy rifles and shotguns, registration of all firearms, and a ban on weapon sales during civil disorders or imminent threats. The plan cites Kennedy’s assassination and recent riots, with hearings set for Thursday and Friday. Senator Robert F. Kennedy is expected to testify.

New York John V. Lindsay Lindsay Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y

Land Reform Dominates Vietnam Election Talk

In Saigon Vice Presidential candidate Phan Quang Dan argues land reform is the war’s key issue not communism. He cites rampant rent collection and housing shortages, urges a runoff and government land redistribution to win the peasants. Ky and Thieu reject delay and push for timely voting.

Saigon Phan Quang Dan Assembly Phan Khae Suit Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky National Liberation Front Viet Cong Thieu United States Jacob Javits R-N.y Warsaw Polityka Rzeszow

Power Company Faces Hearings On Vermont Plant

AEC hearings in Brattleboro will review the 540,000 kilowatt Vernon Vermont Yankee project on the Connecticut River. Vermont Yankee seeks cooling-tower relief. Massachusetts and New Hampshire oppose. local tax aims discussed. public relations man recruited. leaders include Beatrice Brown and Dr. Arthur Westing.

Power Company Vermont Power Plant Niagara ‘Mohawk ‘Power Co Federal Atomic Energy Commission Easton Hudson River Brattleboro Connecticut River Vernon Massachusetts Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Corp Natural Resources Council AEC Atomic, Safety and Licensing Board Vermont New Hampshire Lawrence Bogart Allendale N. J Lester Mayers Pleasantville Scendant Frederick Holbrook Beatrice J. Brown Windham College Arthur H. Westing

Nuclear Physicist Hurt In Crash Near Los Alamos

Dr Louis Rosen 49 a nuclear physicist at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory was critically injured in a two car crash on old U S 85 just south of here. He was part of the team that developed the first atomic bomb.

Truth OR Consequences N. M Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory Louis Rosen U.S. 85 Here Rosen

Stolen Goods Valued at 125 Told by Troy Police

The Troy Detective Bureau probes thefts totaling 125 dollars. James T. Gully reports four hubcaps worth 40 missing from his car on River Street between State and Congress between 12:30 and 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Carl J. Rasmussen says an electric saw worth 65 was taken about 10 days ago from his cellar at 449 Second Street. Fred Link reports vandals slashed his convertible top on his car parked at 513th Street last Thursday.

Troy James T. Gully Fifth Ave River Street State Congress Streets Carl J. Rasmussen Second St Fred Link 13Th St

Measles Rate Down Across New York State

New York Governor's office reports measles cases statewide are 92 percent below last year due to free measles vaccine distribution. Governor Rockefeller noted the drop yesterday as vaccination efforts continue.

Albany N.Y New York State Rockefeller

Killmen Junior Drum & Bugle Corps to Represent US at Expo 67

Wynantskill based Killmen Junior Drum & Bugle Corps will represent the United States at Expo 67, performing at Expo's Bandshell on October 4 at 10 am and 4 pm. The group travels by chartered bus, preps for a World Open Championships in Lynn, Massachusetts, and headlines a "Thunder N Brass" tournament in Lansingburgh. The corps also appears at Schaghticoke Fair with Wilynantskill Fire Dept entries and competes in Yankee Circuit events, striving for a strong showing after last year’s fourth place in its division.

Killmen Wynantskill United States Lynn Mass Killmien West Haven Conn Bennington Schaghticoke Kiwanis Club Fire Department

On This Day In History August 21 1967 Highlights

On This Day In History details events and births for August 21 including Princess Margaret born in 1930 Leon Trotsky assassinated in Mexico City in 1940 UN moved to New York City in 1980 US ordered construction of the first Atomic submarine in 1951 Gemini 5 began an eight day orbital flight in 1965 and a thought by Thomas De Quincey on memory and burdens.

United Press International Mars Princess Margaret Britain Leon Trotsky Mexico City United Nations New York City United States Gordon Cooper Charles Conrad

Local Folks News Briefs From Eagle Mills and Nearby

Miss Cynthia Nicoll returns from a nearly two month Sweden trip sponsored by the Experiment in International Living. She visited Stockholm Gotland Copenhagen and Amsterdam while abroad. Also noted are Mrs Florence Lee at Eagle Mills hospital stays and visits by Miss Mary Adams to North Adams. Mr Baldacchino and family return to Croydon Pa after over a year in Pinewoods Avenue Extension. Mrs Marian Rehm resumes residence in Livingston N J after two weeks with relatives and her son in law Kenneth Rickle.

Cynthia Nicoll Edward D. Nicoll Pinewoods Avenue Sweden Tollback Fagersta Stockholm Gotland Copenhagen Denmark Amsterdam Holland Experiment In International Living Puttney, VI Bessie P. Cipperly The Samaritan Hospital Walter D. Blackall Mary Adams North Adams Mass Joseph Baldacchino Croydon Ivimey Baldacchino RPI Marian Rehm Livingston N.J Forrest H. Patrié Kenneth Rickle

Central School Area Towns Show Increase In Valuations

Five Hoosick Falls Central School District towns report higher real estate valuations for the year. Hoosick total climbs to 3,635,245 with a 19 equalization rate. Pittstown gains 172,714 to 1 68,833 with rate 33. Petersburg adds 145,331 to 138,380 with rate TBD. Grafton up 58,429 to 58,207 with rate same. White Creek up 265,006 to 257,644 with rate 30. Local exemptions of 40,000 for seniors noted.

Hoosick Falls Central School District John M. Frier State Equalization Board Fetersburg Pittstown Petersburg Grafton White Creek

Fines Imposed On Several Auto Speeders In Hoosick Records

In traffic cases heard by Victor Sluzas Justice of the Peace, three speeding defendants were fined 15 dollars each for speeds of 67 and 66 mph in 30 mph zones. Other fines included 12 dollars for Samuel P. Yamin and 10 dollars for four speeders. A 10 dollar tire violation and a five day sentence were noted, with two cases dismissed for insufficient evidence.

Victor Sluzas Justice of the Peace Hoosick Marion W. Alley West Hartford Conn Roger A. Gerber Brooklyn Andrew J. Samudosky Bridgeport N.Y Frank R. Collins Seymour

School Board Opens Bids On Food

The Hoosick Falls Central School Board opened bids for food supplies with minor price changes. Borden Co. received ice cream bids at 70 cents for 3.5 ounce cups 75 cents for half gallons and 1.50 for gallons, same as last year. Fairdale Farms of Benn...

Hoosick Falls Central School Board of Education Borden Co Brown Greenwich

Jaycee Chapter sponsors Junior Golf Tourney

The local Jaycee Chapter sponsored a Junior Golf Tournament at Hoosick Falls Country Club with four winners in two age groups. Trophies were awarded for low gross and net scores in 16–17 and 12–15 divisions. Sixteen boys entered and proceeds were aided by club cooperation and waivers of fees.

Jaycee Hoosick Falls Bob Nowak Bob McGuire Peter Sennett Mark Harrison Jamea "Shaw Waa Jaycee

Kiwanians View De Creeft Film at Hoosick Falls

Kiwanis club members will view a film about sculptor Jose de Creeft at a noon luncheon in Baptist Memorial Hall Hoosick Falls. Narrator Robert Hanson started the film at de Creeft's summer studio and finished at his winter studio. The artist and his family will attend, with the program resuming after a prior showing at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Jose de Creeft West Hoosick Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club Baptist Memorial Hall Robert Hanson de Creeft St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Harry P. Harrison Kiwanis George D. Scott Jr

Becktsein Returns From Vermont Summer Studies

Gary Beckstein son of Mr and Mrs Walter T Beckstein of 94 Classic St has returned from a summer session at the University of Vermont Burlington He was chosen to play with the chambers orchestra for a ballet at the chapel and participated in concerts and symphony bands The family toured Shelbourne Museum before returning Home

Gary Beckstein Walter T. Beckstein Classic St University of Vermont Burlington Gary Chambers Shelbourne Museum

Officials To Confer On FURA Funds

Representatives of the Federal Urban Renewal Agency in New York City and planning consultants will visit Hoosick Falls for a first conference on submitting a legal funds application. Mayor Alewicz called a 7 p.m. joint village board and planning board meeting to outline steps. The project targets upgrading the central business district within a bordered area of Church Main Elm John and Classic streets.

Federal Urban Renewal Agency New York City Candeub, Fleissig and Associates Newark N. J Albany Hoosick Falls Leo J. Alewicz Village Planning Board

Car Plunges From Redstone Bridge Killing Five

Five people from Montreal families were killed when a car left Route 302 and plunged from the Redstone Bridge into the Saco River in Conway New Hampshire. Victims include Guy Chaver 38. Helene Chaver 37. Linda Chaver 16. and two teenage sisters identified only by surname Papineau. The car broke through the bridge wall and landed upside down in the river after mowing guard posts. Police described the sequence before the plunge.

Conway N.H Montreal Redstone Covered Bridge Saco River Joseph ‘Wilson Guy Chaver Helene

Special Polio Clinic Set in Troy for Immunizations

Rensselaer County Department of Health announces a special polio immunization clinic in the Health Building at Seventh Avenue and State Street, Troy. Dr. H. Jackson Davis urges parents to bring school children to the clinic or to their family physicians, scheduled Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. Prior attendance reminders emphasize compulsory immunization for school enrollment starting January 1, 1967.

Rensselaer County Department of Health H. Jackson Davis Seventh Avenue State Street Troy

Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids

A New York special reports a research institute claiming a medication can shrink hemorrhoids without narcotics or stinging. Tests in New York City Washington and Midwest Medical Center support relief from itching burning and pain with Preparation H in ointment or suppository form. No prescription required.

New York, N. Y New York City Washington, D.C Midwest Medical Center

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Didates Robert Budensein Averill Park Vermont Yankee Vermont, Legislative Council Thomas Pantera SBS Sony 112Th Street Second Avenues North Tray Latham Greece Fire Department Rochester Firemen’s Association Menands Albany Medical Center School of Nursing Phyllis J. Calkins Richard A. Calkins Broad Leaf Court Elnora Sharon A. McCarthy Phyllis J. Becker Ahern Ave Sandra L. Moody Donald Moody Marilyn Parsons Elsie H. Parsons Sixth Ave Miss McCarthy Thomas Dequincy Eagle Mills Florence Lee North Greenbush Charles Russo Ernest Naylor Dominic V. Panichi Jay A. Gorham Arthur M. Rockwell Roy A. Sullivan Main St P.O. Box Central School Jaycee Chapter Burlington, Vt
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