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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
20
In Pasadena AP reports the 850 pound Lunar Orbiter captured its first lunar equatorial zone photos but camera trouble may limit usable images. Scientists await transmission while assessing if small scale craters and ridges can be mapped for Apollo landing sites.
Washington AP report says thousands of nursing homes will be invited this week to join the Medicare program for extended care services. Robert M. Ball, commissioner of Social Security, said invitations go out through state agencies to assess if applying homes meet quality standards.
The National Hurricane Forecasting Center reported indications that tropical storm Faith, the season’s sixth, intensified far out in the Atlantic. Ship reports and satellite images showed the disturbance about 3,000 miles east-southeast of Miami and roughly 700 miles west of the African coast near Cape Verde.
The Inter-American Development Bank approved 300000 dollars to raise sugar cane production in Goitacazes Valley Rio de Janeiro State.
Gary Hemming of Pasadena inched down the 12139 foot Auiguille du Dru with two German climbers Hermann Mueller and Herz Hamish after they were marooned on the peak. They had battled cold and rain, with 690 feet to go at nightfall, and were expected to reach safety today. A rescue party member who died on the rope remains on the cliff as weather holds.
London AP report notes fears of state controlled contraception at the World Methodist Conference. Dr Jose Miguez of Union Theological Seminary Buenos Aires dismissed birth control as a police state fantasy and warned only massive sterilization could work, saying he would rather choose another death for humanity.
Mexico City officials authorize 10,000 additional taxis to start next year, boosting total taxis in the city to about 27,000 ahead of the 1968 Olympic Games.
Pakistan sources say Ludwig Erhard will begin a five day state visit to Pakistan on November 12. He will be the first German chancellor to visit Pakistan since its independence in 1947.
Former Connecticut congressman Frank Kowalski, a vocal Johnson Viet Nam critic, says he feels cast off after not being renominated to the Subversive Activities Control Board. He notes 40 years in government service and cites John Bailey as key to his removal.
Capt. William Willis a 72 year old mariner was aboard the Coast Guard cutter Ingham bound for Newfoundland after an illness halted his solo 11 foot sailboat crossing of the Atlantic Willis began from New York on June 22 aiming for Plymouth England He planned a 45 to 70 day voyage and was to be hospitalized in Argentina once the cutter reached him
Senator J. W. Fulbright says U S policy in Vietnam remains opposed by him though he warns Moscow China and Hanoi would misjudge American resolve. He notes Congress has funded defense more than the President asked while insisting he has not dropped his earlier opposition to the war.
In Queens Gina Danilo 2 found her grandmother Mary Gentile dead on the kitchen floor as Delores Prezant 35 and her 4 year old son George shot Gentile after a quarrel then Prezant shot her son and herself both dying. the boy in critical condition.
NBC announced it will broadcast the taped color musical revue Up With People produced by the Moral ReArmament movement and sponsored by Shick Razor, after CBS stations refused the advertiser produced show. The program stars Pat Boone with 130 youths from 18 countries and airs 7 30 p m EDT on Aug 30. CBS cited a policy against advertiser opinions, calling the ban inconceivable.
John Lennon told a New York news conference that American bigots sparked the furor over his religious remarks. The Beatles, on a U.S. tour, faced radio bans after Lennon said the group was more popular than Jesus. He later apologized.
Funeral services for Rabbi Sigmund Kaufman age 70 former rabbi of Temple Beth El Bennington Vermont were held at Temple Israel Catskill. Interment followed at Riverside Cemetery Rochelle Park New Jersey. He died Sunday while visiting patients at Greene County Memorial Hospital Catskill. He served in Catskill three years and previously in Bennington and Laconia. He was husband of the late Sydonia Goldberger and survived by son Allan Kaufman and three grandchildren.
An 18 year old Albany girl Mary Alice Charles injured when the horse she rode rear ended and collapsed behind a Colonie barn on Albany Shaker Road near Osborne Road. The horse died at the scene and the rider was treated at Memorial Hospital Albany and released. Police said the horse’s neck appeared to be broken. The incident occurred about 8 30 p m and was investigated by Patrolman Raymond Hahn.
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. president Gilbert W. Fitzhugh will address Albany State University’s summer institute in economic education on Aug. 30. He will speak on Business Government and Economic Growth. The session opens with Hollis Harrington introducing him. Area participants include Marlene Forbes, Joseph Ketchum, and William P. Warren.
The Civil Aeronautics Board urged reinstatement of Albany to Washington nonstop service, calling a White Plains stop unacceptable though preferable to no service. Support favored Mohawk service Islip Albany with New Haven Bridgeport, and Albany to New York with White Plains stop.
Constable Charles Gundrum said Robert Sherry, 26, of Dover Court, struck James Doring, 46, of Highland Court, Friday night in North Greenbush. Earlier report misstated which vehicle struck which.
The City School District of Troy New York invites sealed proposals for regular day school transportation and handicapped transportation for 1966 1967. Bids due August 29 1966 at 10 00 AM and 10 15 AM with $100 certified checks. Openings at the Board of Education office 1950 Burdett Avenue Troy.
Wesolved lists designated polling sites for the Special Primary Election on August 23 1966 in the City of Rensselaer New York from noon to 9 pm including First Ward Ring Fire Ridge Second Ave Second Ward Fort Craile School Third Ward Hart Hose Bidg corner Herrick East Streets Fourth Ward Mink Fire House Broadway foot of John St Fifth Ward Hill Hook Fire Bidg corner Partition Third Streets Sixth Ward First Dist School No 2 Harrison Ave Second St Sixth Ward Second Dist Church of the Redeemer Catherine St Seventh Ward School No 3 Broadway Eighth Ward First inst Irene s Store 1524 Third St Eighth Ward Second Dist Pumper No 4 Bidg Fifth St Eighth Ward Third Dist Polsinello s Garage Washington Avenue Ninth Ward Casimir J Smolinski Garage Nelson Avenue Board of Elections Rensselaer County 8 23 66.
Classified Ad Dept hours and offices listed with phone numbers for Watervliet Cohoes Latham Mechanicville Hoosick Falls. Ad takers help with wording placement or cancellation and bill payment. Ads run in both The Troy Record and The Times Record for the same day with three line minimum.
Lost and Found notices report a black white and tan female beagle with a white chest and tail tip missing near Berlin. Contact Janie at Berlin 181F2 or Pittstown 663-5455.
Notices advertise the largest bid board auction club in New York State for selling duplicates and buying at set prices with weekly prizes including a 1909 VDB cent and silver dollars. Send name and address to WGY Coin Co. Schenectady for free info.
Educational ad promises up to 250 dollars weekly for training as tractor trailer drivers. Claims license after training and full or part time options. Includes contact numbers in Albany and Schenectady and notes association memberships.
Albany 434 1882 offers driver training for a Class 1 license at CHAUFFEUR TRAINING SCHOOL located at 57 Columbia St Rensselaer NY. Licensed by the state, this program aims to prepare students for professional driving requirements.
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