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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1972
Page
2
William J. Rush has been appointed president of Cosel Mass, as reported by the Troy and Times Record newspapers. The announcement notes his leadership role and institutional responsibilities.
A tribute discusses Harry S Truman as a man of the people, detailing his varied early jobs, military service, rise to the Senate, and 33rd presidency. It notes his decisive use of atomic weapons, 1945 end to World War II, 1948 election, and lifelong public speaking while honoring his commitment to country and family.
The State Investigating Commission reports Albany has long suffered political domination and machine control over jobs raises promotions and city transactions. It notes city employees must avoid campaign contributions and says resistance is growing but not yet full. The findings aim to spur public awakening and final say.
The Swiss village Zermatt near the Matterhorn is praised for eliminating traffic jams by banning automobiles. Access is by road to four miles out, then wagon or sleigh, and a proposed highway with parking was defeated 5 to 1.
Rev. Seth N. Genung led First Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg for forty years from 1926 to 1966 and played a central role in many Troy civic and faith projects. He aided families with coal and food during 1932 33 hardships and promoted interfaith cooperation through local groups including the United Fund and Salvation Army. A lifelong community servant, he was praised as well done good and faithful servant.
The Managua earthquake leaves unknown thousands dead and highlights the limits of warning systems. Immediate relief arrives from the United States with food medical supplies water and field hospitals while prayers rise from American homes and churches. The piece notes Managua’s 1931 quake and questions rebuilding there again.
Foreign note humor column notes brokers complain Hong Kong has many stock exchanges and upward trends akin to taxes and groceries. It mocks waiters on roller skates in Washington and New York, Broadway season woes, and a speedy California train. Newsweek cites peace fever in South Vietnam amid possible Asian flu. Teeland jokes about removal of noses. Johnny Doughboy toes in Zeeland.
The life of Dr Charles R Drew is recounted as a trailblazer in blood research who helped found the first mass blood bank Blood for Britain and the American Red Cross Blood Bank. He championed plasma use on battlefields and stood firm on scientific facts over race in blood science. He died at 45 in a car crash while advancing medical work and is featured in They Had a Dream, Volume III.
A reader asks about the first union labeled car, the United Arab Republic, a chirping cricket, a thermometer like insect, and space harmonica played by astronaut Walter Schirra. The Pope’s temporal title is sovereign of Vatican City State.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania after Hurricane Agnes profiteers preyed on victims and hoarded quick profits while agencies and contractors wasted funds. The Housing and Urban Development department hired Boeing as consultants costing 1.177 million dollars.
A reader credits Dr. Lamb with saving a life after detecting malignant melanoma. The doctor reiterates that moles enlarging or irritated should prompt medical check, and stresses prompt action. A reader asks about best positions for unconscious patients. Lamb explains side-lying and airway management, with brief notes on mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and when back-lying is used.
The Pulse of the People prints only letters bearing name and address of the writer and will withhold the name if requested. The publication reserves the right to reject and shorten letters.
A reader from Averill Park West Sand Lake area recounts a disrupted telephone payment incident at Albany Airport. The caller’s daughter paid 25 cents for a call after an operator failed to refund 10 to 20 cent discrepancies, criticizing the telephone company for inconsistent charges and praising a friendly paper boy, Bill Gilday.
The writer condemns a claimed peace initiative as a pre election sham and asserts the holiday timing was used to avoid distraction. The piece predicts a brutal end to the farce and hopes Congress will act, accusing Nixon of lacking moral leadership. Stanely Bunce Grafton,
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