Water main break floods Lansingburgh homes and cellars
A 30-inch water main burst on 6th Avenue between 116th and 119th Streets sent about 20 million gallons of water into basements and yards. Residents, including Mrs. Catherine O'Brien and James Dain, describe extensive flooding, gas outages, and repairs as crews backfill the pavement and restoration of gas service progresses.
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Catherine O’brien
6Th Ave
Lansingburgh
6Th Avenue
118Th
119Th Streets
Department of Public Works
O’briens
116Th
O’brien
Jennie C. Scott
Scott
Lawrence Davey
Niagara-Mohwak Power Corp
Call for independent government cancer agency slated
A 26 member panel urged creation of a national body to coordinate research clinics grants and information on cancer. They estimate costs up to 1 billion dollars annually within five years and say the National Cancer Institute cannot handle the task.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Labor and Public Welfare
National Cancer Institute
Institute
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
American Cancer Society
United States
Troy prepares snow removal despite ice problem from warm spell
Troy city officials announced readiness for winter weather with 30 snow removal units, but ice from a spring-like spell limited operation. Public Utilities Commissioner Buckley said only five salting units were capable, while City Manager DeSantis stressed full reconditioning and new routes to ensure effective ice control and snow clearing.
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Troy
Ralph A. DeSantis
DeSantis
Public Utilities
John P. Buckley
Buckley
Margaret Dana invites questions on buying guidance
Margaret Dana invites readers to send questions and comments for the Before You Buy column. Questions about purchasing should be addressed to the Consumer's Question Box care of this newspaper.
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Margaret Dana
On This Day In History December 5 1970
United Press International notes December 5 marks events and births. Phi Beta Kappa formed at William and Mary in 1776, Polk announced California gold discovery in 1848, the 21st Amendment ended Prohibition in 1933, and Herbert Lehman died in 1963. Jonathan Swift quote closes the item.
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Venus
Mars
Jupiter
America
Phi Beta Kappa
William & Mary College
James Polk
California
Utah
Herbert Lehman
New York
Break in tips for snowmobiles and post 10 hour checks
The article advises gradual break in of a snowmobile for the first hours of operation with careful maintenance. It suggests richer oil mixtures early, slow driving, and supervised checks after every 10 hours covering the engine drive belt drive chain and track to prevent breakdowns. Locate and learn the check points from the dealer.
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