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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
2
Bishop Edwin B. Broderick now leads Catholic Relief Services, the church’s international relief arm. He recalls expanding ecumenical work and vows to continue aid for the poor while denying any church role in espionage or intelligence gathering. Swanstrom, the former head, calls CRS the church’s largest humanitarian effort.
The fourth booklet in a Rensselaer Historical Society series focuses on the Beverwyck Manor estate of William Paterson Van Rensselaer. The pamphlet includes photos and maps, with profits benefiting the society. Copies may be ordered from local residents or purchased at society events.
A 42 year old Rensselaer man, Bernard J. Degiule, is in satisfactory condition at Albany Memorial Hospital after inhaling gas fumes at Winthrop Labs. Four other workers were examined and tests were negative. The group fell ill after a minor sewer line leak at the plant on Tuesday. Degiule was admitted Wednesday and treated for respiratory bronchitis. The workers identified include George Stefankiewicz, 41, Albany. Thomas Lawrenson, 20, Nassau. Alfred Maxwell, 26, Castleton. and Harry Grant, 30, Brainard.
RENSSELAER police investigated recent thefts break ins and vandalism. Margaret Riley reported battery removal from her car on Fourth Street with two cables cut. Charles Bentley said a front door lock was popped and trunk lock damaged. Constance Reilly said burglars forced a door at her home. Gerald Becker reported a rock shattered his front window. No injuries reported and inventories pending.
A $50 donation from the school district's Secretarial Clerical Association funds landscaping at Howard Goff Middle School. A three teacher committee will study planting use. Since the building on Gilligan Road was erected, private donations have driven lawn beautification efforts.
Maple Hill High School wins a trophy from Channel 6 for a three time championship on Answers Please. Four student panel members and their faculty coach received the trophy at an all school assembly from Frederick Murphy of the Junior College of Albany admissions office.
The Citizens Advisory Committee discussed a homesteading option for next year’s Community Development program in a sparsely attended meeting. Under this plan, city residents could purchase a house at a very low price if they commit to repairing it to meet building code standards within a specified period.
Semifinalists total twelve for Puzzle No 1123 who must identify five key words to win the 575 dollar jackpot. A winner, if any, will be announced Saturday. City planning consultant Barwig discussed potential city actions on property, grants in the 1977 CD program, and possible sales or development of in rem properties with occupants.
The Boston & Maine Railroad reports a 2.19 million New York State grant will revitalize Mechanicville yard facilities. Plans include new ties and switch-ties, hump yard work, speed retarders rehab, and pollution abatement to handle more traffic, with employment gains tied to yard improvements and potential overpass construction.
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