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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
2
Puzzle No 1123 lists 18 clue pairs with two options each covering across entries. Readers choose the word that fits a punny clue and keeps the intended phrase, with several pairs involving homographs or common word plays.
The Times Record runs a weekly Coinword contest open to all except employees and relatives. Entrants may submit unlimited entries using the printed blank or a hand drawn replica, must include name and address, and must reach the Coinword editor by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. Prizes are 25 dollars per week with equal division if multiple winners. no correct entry means prize rolls to next week. All entries become property of the paper. only one prize per family.
Mayor Mink defends a city reapportionment plan that would remap nine wards and place two Democrats in one ward. Republican chair Jeffries backs the plan as acceptable though not ideal, urging swift council action. Democrats warn of potential crossovers and political leverage amid lingering bickering.
Paul Breda of the Middle States visiting team delivered an oral report noting more praise than criticism for Rensselaer district operations. Acting superintendent Philip Erlich said a full written report is expected soon after the November visit to Rensselaer Junior-Senior High School.
The Rensselaer School Board postponed action on allowing semi professional football games at the district football field. A special meeting will be held to review the proposal while Gregory Dunn provides more information and potential move of Troy's Uncle Sam team. Legal and insurance implications were noted by district counsel.
The Rensselaer School Board voted to pay the full Blue Cross-Blue Shield major medical premium for retirees with retirees covering Medicare premiums. The district also increased liability coverage to replace umbrella coverage and appointed Joseph Ford as working foreman at the high school with a raise. The district seeks federal impact aid and sets up a savings account for extra-classroom funds. Several staff changes were approved or resignations accepted.
The Stuyvesant Falls Mill District in Columbia County is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The adjoining Village of Stuyvesant Falls, with its Falls of Kinderhook and historic mills, is noted for past industrial activity and potential for a separate historic resources survey. The listing aids preservation grants and provides federal review protection. In Mechanicville, the Lieutenant Fred H. Clark American Legion Auxiliary will hold its Christmas party Sunday at 6:30 p.m. with a $1 grab bag gift.
Rensselaer police report items missing from Tom's Inn including a microwave valued at 468 and six six packs of beer plus cash from a bowling alley and cigarette machines. Batteries were stolen from two cars at the Amtrak station parking lot with wires cut. victims include Roger E. Clayton of Glens Falls and Robert Lass of Latham.
Colonie Central High School hosts an 8 p.m. Thursday program titled Girls In Action featuring dances and routines by the school's dance and gymnastics groups. A spokesperson described the modern dance and gymnastic program as a wide selection of performances by students.
Deputy Robert Whalen sustained chest injuries after a patrol car collided with a vehicle driven by Thomas Heritage at 7 50 a m on Route 150 in East Greenbush. The other driver received tickets for improper tires and improper left turn. Whalen was treated and released from Samaritan Hospital.
Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Hospital bids $105,260 as the sole offer for the Saratoga County Laboratory. The bid allocates about $50,000 for lab equipment and around $50,000 for the building and adjacent lands. The county board of supervisors is expected to approve it this month.
A North Carolina convict known as Pee Wee Maree, who fled prison in 1889, had escape charges dropped and his sentence commuted after a petition drive. He returned to Ballston Spa with two accomplices, married Donna, and faced new scrutiny as troopers and officials supported his release.
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