Troy Record Circulation Rates and staff note
The Troy Record lists circulation figures and a pricing schedule for subscriptions from November 1969 including one year at 20.00 six months 11.00 three months see details and a note on postal routes and AP use. Joseph J. Lachapelle is named as vice president and treasurer.
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Troy Record
Albany
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
Vermont
Joseph J. Lachapelle
Vance
Associated Press
Young activists push pollution focus in next crusade
A student visitor notes that future demonstrations may target pollution as youth mobilizes on campuses to address deteriorating environments. The piece cites UNESCO talks and a 19 point policy platform urging a national environmental emergency, pesticide bans, and waste-disposal reforms, plus a pledge to back leaders who take a strong environmental stand.
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Record Newspapers
California
U.S
Sion
Unesco
Christian Science Monitor
Nixon
Cutting Up Agnew and Calley Stir Free Press Debate
The piece critiques proposals to curb press freedom to fit national views. It questions who defines the nations views and discusses press rights amid the Mylai massacre coverage and Lt. Calley's court martial. It warns against silencing media to protect political aims and stresses a free press as essential to uncover truth and ensure justice.
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John
William L. Calley, Jr
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Mylai
South Vietnam
Calley
Lt. Calley
U.S
Word Quizzes Match Meaning In Our Wit And Wisdom
A multiple choice word quiz tests matching terms to definitions with examples. Readers confront ten items including culpable, collate, chicanery, complicity, carnage, chauvinism, chimerical, contretemps, cursory and clandestine with pronunciation hints and an invitation to order more word games.
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P.O
Los Angeles
Calif
Budget Confusion Hails Promised Gains Yet Looms Red Ink
The piece questions a 1970 city budget promising jobs and a tax cut while predicting a six to seven figure deficit. It criticizes rushed water tax hikes and sales tax shifts, asks for urgent financial explanations, and warns of bond issues and doubled interest if deficits persist.
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Troy
Water Bureau
Christmas Truce Shifts in Vietnam Conflict Discussed
The United States proposes a one day Christmas and New Year truce in Vietnam while North Vietnam counters with three day truces for both holidays. The Viet Cong report deserter executions for the first time. President Nixon’s withdrawal options and a House resolution show bipartisan support for pursuing a peace, though no legal authority is granted.
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United States
Vietnam
Nixon
House of Representatives
Runaway Spending in Government Mismanagement
The piece criticizes military overspending and weak internal controls. It cites convicted defendants in a 47 million dollar Navy rocket launch swindle, accounting firings, and GAO findings of inflated prices and waste. It urges reform and stronger oversight of federal spending.
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Congress
Navy
Air Force
Government
Pentagon
Government Accounting Office
Dangerous River and Fulton Corner Warns Pedestrians
A local editor urges a patrolman at the River and Fulton intersection during peak morning traffic after near collisions on Monday December 1 and Tuesday December 2. The absence of a traffic light and crossing guard at that time is blamed for the danger to drivers and pedestrians.
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River
Fulton
Winter Health Tips From Dr Brandstadt
The doctor warns winter storms claim many lives and urges precautions. He describes watch and warning bulletins, home preparedness, staying indoors, layered clothing, winterizing cars, and safe travel practices. He also answers common questions about quinidine and its side effects.
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W. G. Brandstadt
M.D
United States
Weather Bureau
Pulse Of The People Letter Policy Noted
The Pulse of the People publishes letters bearing writer name and address, with names withheld on request. The editor reserves the right to reject or shorten letters and to edit for publication.
Pride Anal yzed letter defends peaceful Shaker protest
A Latham mother argues the Shaker High School demonstration was not a temper tantrum but a peaceful effort to address student smoking. She notes crowds in restrooms and calls for a controlled smoking area, citing broad student and staff support and praise from Albany coverage.
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Latham
Shaker High School
Albany
Shaker High
Shaker
Over Taxed Editor Letters From Cohoes
A reader complains about confusion over what is taxable and accuses salespeople of misapplying taxes. The letter urges simpler, fairer sales tax methods for ordinary shoppers facing rising prices.
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Alton T. Sliter
Walter J. Benedett
Oe Bureau of Amatiens
Agnew
Rowan Lyes
By Carl T. Rowan
Spiro Agnew
Martha Mitchell
Ernest Medina
Hue
William and Mary Morris
Chicago Daily News
Wayne G. Brandstadt
Dr. Brandstadt
Newtonville
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