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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1977
Page
3
A public hearing is set for 7:30 p.m. March 2 in Rensselaer City Hall on a plan by Mayor Joseph Mink to reapportion the city's nine wards. The proposal aims to balance population across wards, renumber several districts, and reconfigure ward boundaries while noting political challenges.
Albany hospital spokesman said Daniel O Connell 91 was listed as serious Tuesday but remains in fair condition since February 4. The longtime chain smoker suffered lung problems and there has been no significant change in his status this morning.
At Maple Hill High School the Schodack Central School District Board heard residents urge keeping elementary class sizes and restoring an art teacher. Dads' Club presidents pressed to retain junior and senior high football, noting 58 players and past funding gaps.
The Albany review lauds Rocky Balboa as more than a boxing tale, calling it an affirmation of life. Stallone is praised for writing and starring in a debut that elevates simple humanity into a cinematic surge of inspiration.
A critic lauds the film for its truthful character work led by Stallone and Talia Shire. Burt Young and Burgess Meredith deliver powerful turns as flawed figures, while Avildsen’s direction elevates the slums of Philadelphia and the climactic fight scene. The ending offers a hopeful lift beyond the grit.
Loudonville Harold C. Martin, former Union College president for nine years and longtime academic administrator, is named to the Siena College Board of Trustees. He will teach humanities at Trinity College and has held roles at Williams College and the American Academy in Rome.
National Gypsum Co of Dallas plans a multi million dollar gypsum wallboard plant in East Greenbush New York with river traffic access. The land was bought June 10 1974 and construction details are pending while Gold Bond handles planning. The 19th plant will serve northeast markets and the firm employs about 70 at prior sites.
The Schodack Central Council on the Arts sponsors eight weekly bridge lessons from March 21 at Maple Hill High School cafeteria 7 30 to 9 30 p m for beginners and intermediates. Fees are 15 per person or 22 per couple. To register call Mrs Marsha Della Rocca or Mrs Joan Hanley. FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Schodack residents Gov Carey proposes reducing state education aid which would raise local taxes. Citizens urged to write to legislators to oppose cuts and seek increased state aid. Addresses provided for Albany officials.
A 56 year old man was beaten at Third Street and Central Avenue in Rensselaer. Richard Lynder and Catherine Gagliardi of Albany were arraigned on conspiracy to commit second degree assault and jailed on $500 bail. A burglary at 62 Walker Street yielded a multiband radio. Police seek two fleeing suspects.
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