Government Jobs Drive Regional Economy Shift in 1960s
A Capital District study shows government employment surpassing manufacturing in the region, with growth in clerical and professional roles. Farming declines as larger farms rise, while recreation expands in Saratoga. By 1990 nonmanufacturing jobs rise to 391000, government to 123000, and population to 970500.
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Rensselaer
Albany
Schenectady
Saratoga Counties
Capital District Regional Planning Commission
CDRPC
Capital District
Saratoga County
Saigon Homefront Casualties Rise From Grenade Blast
In Saigon a grenade attack killed one U S soldier and one American civilian, plus one Vietnamese civilian, with at least three children among the dead and about 30 wounded. Two American civilians were under U S contract. other wounded Americans were in private industry. Names withheld pending kin notification. Sirens wailed through the city.
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Saigon
Vietnam
Cong
Wednessy Today
U.S
Ameri
Navy Seabee
Tan Son Nhut
Bien Hoa Air Base
National Resistance
Viet Cong
National Liberation Front
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Night Turmoil in Saigon Amid Bomb Squads Police Response
In Saigon the night unfolded with American bomb squads and military police rushing to emergencies. They responded to multiple calls and cleared four false alarms as tensions rose.
State and Local Leaders Clash Over Federal Aid and Taxes
Governor Rockefeller met with county GOP leaders as mayors of six big cities pressed for more Albany money and a five year program costing about 1 billion in year one and six billion over five years. The talks, split between Albany and the Hyatt House, aired tax concerns and federal impact on state finances.
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Rockefeller
Albany
Erastus Corning
John Lindsay
New York City
Lee Alexander
Syracuse
Washington
Capitol Hill
U. S
James Buckley
Republican Organization
Hyatt House
John V. Lindsay
Senate OKs Cambodia Aid Plan
The Senate passed a 544.2 million foreign aid authorization for Cambodia by a 72 to 22 vote, sending the bill to conference amid other stalled measures. The measure limits U.S. ground troops and requires Nixon to notify Congress 30 days before further Cambodia aid transfers.
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Senate
Oks
Cambodia
Washington
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Gravel
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Foreign Relations Committee
James B. Allen
D-Ala
Department of Transportation
Senate House
U.S
Laos
Thailand
South Korea
Vietnam
Indonesia
Jordan
Lebanon
Pakistan
Nixon
Congress
Riots Continue Across Polish Cities In Third Day
Polish riots in Gdansk Gdynia and Sopot ease slightly by nightfall as government reports six dead and many injured. Police used force to restore order amid looting arson and fears of food shortages.
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Warsaw
Gdansk
Gdynia
Sopot
West Germany
PAP
Danzig
Szczecin
Court-Martial Told on My Lai Death Toll and Orders
Witness Thom as J. Kinch testified that Capt. Ernest Medina reported a 310 body count at My Lai after a cease fire line, and that Medina urged his Charley Company to leave no one living but GIs. Lt. William L. Calley Jr. faces premeditated murder charges for the My Lai assault.
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FT. Benning
Charley
My Lai
Medina
Calley
Kinch
Medi
Legislators Face Educational Problems in 1971 Session
In Albany the 1971 legislature faces school financing and related issues with emphasis on nonfunding programs. Regents push for dual enrollment performance guarantee contracting and an extended school year. Proposals risk debates over state aid to parochial and private schools amid Nyquist's stance.
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Albany, N Y
Ewald B. Nyquist
Former Newburgh Lawmaker Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Rep. Martin B. McKneally, a New York Republican who lost his bid for re election, was indicted by a federal grand jury on four counts of failure to file federal income tax returns for 1964 to 1967. The case notes 1964 1965 1966 and 1967 earnings totaling 78515 and carries up to one year in prison and a $10000 fine per count.
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Albany
N.Y
Martin B. McKneally
New York
U.S. District Court
Newburgh
McKneally
John G. Dow
Dow
Fordham University
U.S. Army
House OKs 66.6 Billion Defense Bill Despite Navy Cuts
The House passed a 66.6 billion defense appropriation by 327 to 30 amid protests that a 229 million cut for Navy ships would cede world naval leadership. The measure, replacing Nixon’s request, includes 166 million for a nuclear submarine and 22.5 million for advance work on another, while rejecting 229 million for tender vessels.
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Washington
House
Durward G. Hall
R-Mo
Armed Services
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
Nixon
Senate
House-Senate
Lion
Congress
Congress Faces Recall If It Quits Too Early
The White House said President Nixon will call Congress into special session if it adjourns before January 3 without acting on key measures. Ziegler cited the family assistance program and other vital items as needing a vote, with Mansfield noting the session could run to midnight January 2.
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Congress
White House
Nixon
Ronald L. Ziegler
House
John W. McCormack
Ziegler
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
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John J. Williams
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Bruce B. Detlefsen
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