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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1970
Page
8
The Troy Record reports a daily circulation average of 51 541 for November 1970. This figure reflects daily distribution across Troy and surrounding areas served by The Troy Record Co. at 501 Broadway, Troy New York.
The County Legislature approves a new code of ethics for all officers and employees by unanimous vote. The measure aims to separate public service from private interests, promote integrity, and set standards despite expected initial uncertainties and interpretations.
Two Columbia University sociologists warn open college enrollment may harm the underprivileged by admitting students lacking qualifications. They cite high dropout rates and idle time, urging careful screening to reserve higher education for those who merit it.
The year 1970 is seen as a banner year with declines in motor vehicle deaths and injuries despite more drivers and vehicles. Projections show about 1,000 fewer deaths and injuries dropping to under five million, with economic losses down by about half a billion. The piece credits training, anti drunk driving efforts, safer highways, and safer vehicle design while warning against complacency and urging continued enforcement and safety measures.
A House committee reports the federal government spends about 75 million dollars yearly on 3200 advisory panels. Many panels lack purpose, meetings, or members as cabinet members sit on committees with no time to attend. The panel system, funded by Congress, may be ended by Congress.
Portrait of Daniel J James Jr known as Chappie a pioneering Black airman who flew 101 missions in Korea 78 in Vietnam and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross He became a general and assistant secretary of defense for public affairs in 1970 facing racial prejudice with steadfast patriotism His mother Nurtured his drive and he moments quotes about democracy and citizenship. He was born in Pensacola Florida in 1920 and after Tuskegee Institute training joined the Air Corps later rising through combat roles and civil rights actions. The piece notes his towering stature and combat reputation and closes with an ad for They Had a Dream Volume II.
A vintage Q and A column answers common trivia. Franklin invented bifocals, starfish are animals not fish, the Bible’s first feast is the Sabbath, Great Britain’s Triple Crown includes the 2000 Guineas Derby and St Leger, the Pope is addressed as Most Holy Father.
The essay frames 1970 as the height of conservative pushes under Nixon and Agnew, clashing with liberal Democrats over police and minority rights, privacy, poverty programs, and the military budget. It notes Haynsworth and Carswell blocked from the Supreme Court, Blackmun seated, ABM passage, and a looming 1971 battle over jobs versus welfare in a polarized nation.
The Record reprints responses to the Dec. 11 School Lunch letter. JOHN H. GALLIGAN of Troy argues that hungry children hinder learning and public programs aid those in need, urging equitable taxation and better program delivery. He questions school funds used for lunches vs education.
Dear reader, yes some with rheumatic heart disease live normal lifespans if damage is limited and preventive penicillin remains daily. Avoid overwork and stop bad habits. aspirin helps headaches and rheumatic fever when used suitably. Active rheumatic fever, not heart disease alone, causes headaches or muscle aches.
A group of Troy High students announces plans to launch a financially independent second paper, aiming to cover scholastic regional state national and world news outside school control. They argue freedom of expression should not be limited by personal opinions and address Mr Van Arnam's remarks about the venture.
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