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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
12
Payable in advance. One year 16 dollars six months 9 dollars three months 4.75 dollars one month 1.75 dollars one week 48 cents. Extra charge on Troy City and Mounted Postal Routes and to coreuae countries. Member of the Associated Press. Circulation daily average July 1966 49 523.
The Board of Regents, all fifteen members, publicly opposes a statewide lottery for funding education. It cites practical issues like uncertain revenue and inequitable burden, plus moral concerns and warns the lottery should be a last resort, not the preferred method for funding New York’s schools.
Secretary Rusk argues for possible US military action in collective defense even without treaties while stressing UN led collective action. Secretary McNamara says Viet Nam troop levels rise but overall situation remains less severe. The dialogue raises questions about UN effectiveness and reliance on major powers.
Texas health officials react to 46 paralytic polio cases with two deaths since May 1, framing a push for mass immunization. The piece notes historic 1952 and national case contrasts, urges mandatory immunization as North Carolina does, and warns public apathy risks more victims.
Five years after gaining independence Cameroun faces economic woes driven by a collapse in cocoa prices from $800 to below $80 per metric ton. Despite producing 90,000 tons annually and ranking fifth in value, production control shifts to Africans and quality falls. Governments push prestige projects like the Trans-Cameroun Railway and a tourism hotel, while aid barriers hinder outside help.
The Pulse Of The People will publish letters with name and address on request. The writer’s name may be withheld. The publication reserves the right to reject and shorten letters.
A Mechanicsville teen argues against youth centers claiming strict rules would push youths back to the streets. She predicts no smoking curfews clothing limits and bans on leaving would drive teens away, preferring street life to enforced order. She urges youths to ask themselves if they would follow center rules before seeking such a facility.
A reader from Troy laments Cassius Clay avoiding service in Vietnam. They denounce the conscientious objector stance as a joke and demand he be drafted, arguing no exceptions should apply and wives and mothers should oppose the decision.
Mechanicville faces loss of the old stone house on North Main Street, the city's most valuable historic structure. A historical society aims to restore it on site as a junior museum, as public opinion grows indignant at the potential loss and short sighted decisions. The author urges responsible action to preserve the building.
A commentary notes extensive publicity around elderly actors marrying younger women. Authorities dispute reasons behind the trend, but the piece asserts the simple motive is preference for perfume over liniment.
Dr William A Grattan of Waterford urges Mechanicville residents to back the Mechanicville Historical Society plan to preserve the Fort House as a junior museum rather than leveled for a parking lot. He cites Troy's Junior Museum as a valuable model and asks parents to write to the mayor to show city commitment to children's education.
A reader questions why only shoppers must follow parking rules in Troy while some car owners park all day with no meters. The note adds concern over police salary raises and urges action to address perceived preferential treatment.
Question Box answer reveals the three figures symbolize sculpture painting and architecture. The second inquiry identifies Franklin D Roosevelt as the U S president who deeded his home to the nation during his lifetime.
A mother describes two cases of umbilical hernia in children and asks about best treatment and risk of recurrence. Doctors advise watchful waiting, as most hernias close spontaneously by age two to three, with surgery only if needed before school entry.
A reader notes that novels with dialogue feel more real and entertaining. He argues conversation creates personality and plot, while pure description lacks human interest. He says fiction should amuse and engage, not instruct, unless done pleasantly.
Dear Mr Morris answers questions on who invented ice cream tracing from Nero to Marco Polo and the first commercial maker in 1851. The column also defines a cow handed batter as a left hand above the right grip, noting Pancho Gonzales used a similar two handed style.
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