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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1969
Page
1
A severe storm crippled the Greater Troy Area with 14.5 inches of new snow amid a December record of 43 inches. One 70 year old woman died after clearing steps, as traffic stalled and stores closed. Buses and taxis were recalled and sidelined by driving and blowing snow.
The Troy Record Co announces the Friday evening Times Record will publish but snowbound streets prevent delivery at the usual hour. Friday’s edition will be distributed Saturday marking a historic disruption in the paper’s long weatherproof delivery record dating back to 1869.
President Nixon said he will sign the tax reform bill but faces a budget headache from an estimated 2.5 billion revenue loss. Budget Director Mayo warned balancing the shortfall requires tight control of expenditures. The administration’s figures compare its original tax revision plan with Congress in effect.
The Troy City Council approved a special session measure raising water rates. The metered rate goes from 26 to 41 cents per 1000 gallons, the flat rate up about 15 percent, with a total revenue impact around 2500000 dollars. Councilmen McDonald and Werlin again voted no.
The U S 1st Infantry Division will be removed from Vietnam in the next pullout and its guard duties near Saigon likely shifted to a improving South Vietnamese unit. The 1st Division entered Vietnam on July 12, 1965 and, about 18 000 strong, has operated 50 miles north of Saigon in Bing Duong and part of Binh Long. Two thirds of the South Vietnamese 5th Infantry division have worked with 1st Division troops in Dong Tien Progress Together, a Vietnamization program begun last July.
Unofficial tallies show at least 12 Americans and over 200 Viet Cong killed during the three day Christmas cease-fire. The Viet Cong truce ended at 1 am local time with no immediate surge in fighting. Allied commands ignored the 72 hour enemy pause but observed 24 hours of their own cease fire over Christmas. New Year’s observance planned despite enemy violations. Viet Cong pledge a 72 hour truce next week while allies plan to ignore it. Official 1968 cease-fire figures cited 2 Americans killed and 36 wounded, plus 13 South Vietnamese casualties.
Vice President Agnew said Nixon would approve a 54.8 million dollar jet purchase for Formosa if foreign aid money is approved by Congress. He noted the President asked him to reassure Chiang Kai-shek that Senate opposition to the unbudgeted planes does not weaken treaty commitments. Congress delayed action until next month amid disputes over Korea and defense priorities.
Washington AP Secretary Finch announced the Medicare premium will rise from 4.00 to 5.30 dollars per month starting July 1. He cited insufficient reserves in the Medical Insurance Trust Fund and costs exceeding the current premium level. The move follows a White House push for higher Social Security benefits and broad coverage for over 19 million beneficiaries.
Israeli warplanes raided Egyptian artillery near Suez and struck Arab guerrillas in Jordan southeast of the Sea of Galilee. Jordan reports six Israeli planes hit by a sudden incident injuring a farmer. Lebanese mortar exchanges followed near the southern frontier. Lebanese and Jordanian reports mention shelling across the borders and a fatal Israeli casualty.
Troy water officials urge private citizens and groups to clear hydrants after Buckley says city crews cannot. Volunteers had begun work before the call, aiming to ensure fire protection.
A winter storm paralyzed the East Coast dumping up to two feet of snow in New England and northern New York as winds hit 40 to 50 mph. High tides caused flooding and knocked down power lines while visibility dropped near zero. Snowplows struggled to keep roads clear and embankments overflowed at key bridges including the Bell Island Norwalk link.
A United Airlines Boeing 727 carrying 23 passengers and six crew was hijacked after takeoff from La Guardia at 7 53 p m. The hijacker ordered the pilot to Havana and no landing in Atlanta was allowed. The pilot and crew were aware of the situation with the hijacker remaining onboard.
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