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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1967
Page
7
Payable in advance one year 916.00 six months 9.00 three months 4.73 one month 0.75 one week 0.48. Extra charge on Troy City and Mounted Postal Routes and to foreign countries. Circulation daily average November 1967 51,857. Member of Associated Press.
Dr Richard G Folsom president of RPI heads the Electric Power Committee which told Governor Rockefeller that both the State Power Authority and private utilities should build nuclear plants. The plan aims to lower costs and keep rates down, signaling a shift from the governor’s prior stance favoring private control and limited Authority power. Niagara Mohawk will not have atomic plants here while Lake Ontario and Easton station near Washington County proceed toward 1971 completion.
The Nassau County District Attorney notes that some sports figures and insiders have ties to large betting rings. It describes how information about players and injuries is shared to set odds and influence outcomes. The piece argues breaking these links is hard, friendships cannot be outlawed, and no simple solution exists.
After a long drought the Treasury announces the coin shortage is over with six billion coins in circulation. New copper center and silver face coins replace the 90 percent silver coins. silver value now exceeds face value. Kennedy half dollars remain scarce but rising demand and hoarding by collectors helped ease the shortage.
The article notes a mild start to winter with temperatures near 50 degrees and rain flurries, while a weather front brings cooler air and a chance of brief snow. Public health officials link the mild climate to a persistent flu epidemic, warning that fluctuating temperatures and moist air aid the virus. It reflects on the odd fall and forecasts a mixed weekend with potential cold weather and a wish for safe ice for skating.
The Pulse Of The People announces writer name and address details will be published upon request the writer may withhold name and address and the publication reserves the right to reject or shorten letters for print validity.
The Record publishes a reader letter opposing Gov Rockefeller's plan to register all rifles and shotguns in the state. The writer argues such registration infringes personal rights, could lead to broader government control, and mirrors dangerous precedents, while supporting crime prevention efforts but not universal gun registration. Continued on Page 19.
A column links the birth of Jesus to political questions of rights and the state. It traces how ancient thinkers from Confucius to Pericles, Aristotle, and Jefferson shaped ideas of happiness, equality, and the role of government. It argues that public order and personal safety rely on a constitutional system and cautions against civil disobedience beyond lawful bounds.
Answers cover spelling changes to Char ta from 1946 Lords action, Caledonia as Rome's name for Scotland, Cromwell as un crowned king, William Driver naming Old Glory in 1831, and Hooveria asteroid named for President Hoover.
Congressional Quarterly notes the Senate passed a bill to establish minimum federal safety standards for 800,000 miles of gas pipelines. The quiz tests background: current regulation by state rules. criticisms cite rural/old pipe gaps. 1965 disaster in Natchitoches prompts concern. sponsor is Warren Magnuson. penalties debate. federal jurisdiction would rest with Transportation secretary. standards due by 1968. answers include (1) (C) (2) (A) (3) (D) (4) (A) (5) (D) (6) (B) (7) (A) (8) (B).
The Supreme Court reversed a minor gambler’s conviction due to FBI eavesdropping in a public booth, but warned warrants may permit surveillance. The column critiques the ruling as encouraging broader illegal snooping, laments urban lawlessness, and warns of slower justice and continued evasion by officials.
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