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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1967

Page

8

Daily Average Circulation November 1967

Audited Bureau of Circulation report notes November 1967 daily average circulation at 51,857 for combined morning and evening editions.

Audit Bureau of Irculationa

Tax fury as Levitt hints at 20 percent surcharge

The state faces rising costs and renewed calls for taxes as Arthur Levitt hints at a 20 percent surcharge on income. Critics condemn continued spending growth, urging curtailment and economy, noting past commissions promised reform but saw expansion. Taxpayers remain the last line of defense against potential payroll and price increases.

Arthur Levitt Levitt Rockefeller

Governor Rockefeller Pushes Gun Registration Across New York

The governor cites a private poll showing 78 percent support for statewide gun registration and 12 town meetings echoing the demand. He argues the Legislature should act in January, joining New York City in adopting registration to reduce injuries and deaths from unregulated weapons while preserving lawful ownership.

Rockefeller New York State New York City

The Odd Winter Weather Pattern Across the Nation

The year’s winter is unusually irregular with early heavy snow in the Northeast and widespread anomalies from Arizona to Washington. The jet streams wander, a new weather computer overheats, and forecasters note the fascination in weather unpredictability as March nears and spring approaches.

San Diego Arizona Texas Washington Oregon Great Lakes Weather Bureau March

It Was A Safe Bridge

An Ohio River suspension bridge near Point Pleasant collapsed carrying about 73 vehicles. Eyewitness reports cite swaying and heavy traffic, with speculation on structural weakness, moored barges impact, or fate. Rescue work continues as investigators seek the cause and recovery of missing bodies.

Troy Ohio River Ohio San Luis Rey

Pulse Of The People letter publication policy

The Pulse Of The People announces that letters registered with the U.S. Patent Office will be published with only the writer’s name and address, which may be withheld upon request. The publication reserves the right to reject letters and shorten them as needed.

U.S. Patent Office

Uncle Sam nickname origins and Army adoption questioned

A reader from Troy, New York asks for proof that the city is the home of Uncle Sam. He seeks the origin of the nickname Samuel Wilson and how the Army adopted it, while currently serving in Vietnam. The Vietnam editor notes Veterans of Foreign Wars response to his letter.

Troy N.Y Uncle Sam Samuel Wilson Uncle San Tam Vietnam Michael J. Gregware Trojan Peel Etter

Words Wit And Wisdom Quiz on near synonym pairs

A newspaper notice describes a vocabulary quiz from William Morris offering a free book list. It explains selecting matching synonyms from a fettered list and provides example mappings. It invites readers to request a copy by sending a self addressed stamped envelope.

Talevan William Morris

Zsa Zsa Suffers Yuletide Disaster

A pugnacious column lampoons Zsa Zsa Gabor in a yuletide scandal involving a four dollar fifty cent repair racket run by Aarmee in King of Prussia Pennsylvania. The piece also notes a New York case where William Debnam faces nine thousand dollars owed to the Unsatisfied Claims Fund after a pole collision, and discusses coin phone armored by anti-stuffing tech amid nationwide service delays and glimpses of hope.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Santa Claus Miss Gabor Hungary Sarah Bernhard Banangas Biss Gabor Aarmee King of Prussia Pennsylvania Leo Durocher New York State Louis Lefkowits Consumer Fraud Department Aarmeo Jimmy Durante William N. Debnam Paterson Superior Court Harold Kolovsky Kolovsky Debnam New York Telephone Company Paul D. Covill France Moscow Tokyo Mexico Uvp Great Society Covill Bell Milan Italy

Only 1700s building still standing in downtown Boston

The Paul Revere House remains as a public museum, the sole 18th century building occupying downtown Boston today.

Boston Paul Revere

Weight gain guidance from Dr Brandstadt column

The doctor advises that weight gain requires consuming more calories than expended. Suggests high calorie foods like margarine, cream, butter, eggs, dairy, and cheese while avoiding weight gain drugs. Also explains premenstrual breast fullness linked to ovarian cycles and that ovary removal doesn’t worsen fluctuations. moles on the face are usually hereditary and best left alone.

W. G. Brandstadt M.D

War on poverty survives despite Johnson doubts

A Washington analysis credits Sargent Shriver and congressional allies with preserving the war on poverty for five more years despite President Johnson’s cautious stance. It notes a $1.98 billion ceiling, with a possible $1.6 billion appropriation, and highlights key House and Senate supporters, religious backing, and internal White House caution about the program’s fate. It questions Johnson’s direct ownership of the victory and cites ongoing political maneuvering.

Johnson Congress George Mabon D., Tex

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