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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
22
The Toy Manufacturers of America projects 1969 holiday toy spending at 1.6 billion with adults buying 45 percent of units and 53 percent of the estimated 3 billion spent overall. Guidance urges age appropriate, non toxic, well built toys and cautions against dangerous or misused items.
Sealed proposals for roof repairs on Buildings 1 3 5 and 6 at the Troy Branch Girls Training School Wynantskill NY will be accepted until 10 30 A M December 31 1969 at the Office of General Services Albany. Bonding 100 percent performance and prompt payment bonds required. Drawing sets 5 00 each. Deposits to be paid to the Office of General Services. Completion date April 30 1970. 12/2
The Union National Bank of Troy notifies shareholders of a special meeting to be held at the Syeaway Office in Troy New York on December 2 1969 at 11 00 AM EST. The notice lists the meeting location and time for the stated purposes.
Brussels experts forecast that by 2000 electricity will account for half of the EC total energy consumption, up from a quarter in 1968, and about three quarters of electric power output will come from nuclear plants.
Roald Amundsen, the Norwegian explorer, became the first to navigate the Northwest Passage from Newfoundland to Alaska. His voyage began in 1903 and lasted three years.
TVA steam plants burned a record 30.9 million tons of coal in fiscal 1969, up about 3 million tons from 1968. Fuel costs reached more than $143 million, an increase of $18 million from the prior year.
The Commerce Department reports a shift in new housing from single family homes to apartments. Rising land and rental costs push prices higher, with mortgage rates climbing and equity kickers shaping financing. Mobile homes gain on demand as traditional builders face a money shortage.
A 382-foot-high Maori carving by New Zealand singer Inia Te Wiata nears completion in the basement of New Zealand House in London after more than three years of work.
Ships wrecked around Britain's shores yield a fortune in sunken treasure as divers seek gold silver coins jewels and cannon. Professionals dominate salvage amid strict laws. most proceeds go to the Crown while finders receive about one third after lengthy claims and auctions.
More than 500 companies produce industrial fasteners including bolts nuts and screws and a range of special products.
The Troy Record outlines ad publication limits rejection rights and classification changes. It lists office hours multiple offices for placing or canceling ads and provides rate schedules for business and non business classified sections effective April 1 1968 along with major classifications and notice rates.
Beagle Beasly or Mr. B. found near Troy area. Reward offered. Call 279 9469. Cat yellow with black stripes near Hoo sick and South Lake Ave. Reward. Call 272 3346 after p m. Dog mixed breed lost near Brunswick Friday Nov 28. Name Tally. Reward. Call 279 3716. Miniature pinscher brown near St Marys Hospital named Mike. Call 674 8947. Ring lost in downtown Troy 14k yellow gold snake head with two diamonds eyes Keepsake Reward. Call 273 0153.
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