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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1977
Page
2
Play Coinword Test Your Wits Puzzle No 1134 with a March 1 deadline. Solve clues like choosing between words to reveal rewards and misdirections, reflecting puns and wordplay typical of a mid 20th century newspaper puzzle.
The Times Record announces COINWORD rules open to all except employees and relatives. Entries may be submitted on the provided blank or a hand drawn facsimile, with name and address, by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. Prize is 25 dollars weekly. tied winners share equally. no correct solution means roll into next week.
Renowned pianist Van Cliburn will perform a benefit concert for The Albany Symphony Orchestra on March 30 at Albany's Palace Theatre. Tickets go on sale Wednesday with multiple price categories and sales planned from the stage. The Texan will play works by Beethoven Mozart Scriabin Schubert and Brahms.
A one story home on Lake Shore Drive east of Nassau Lake burned around 4:34 a.m. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from South Schodack, Schodack Valley, Schodack Landing, North Chatham, and Nassau fought the blaze, controlled by 5:04 a.m. Cause possibly an electric heater on the front porch.
Two parents Louise Cuzdey and Sandor Balough sue in Albany federal court challenging Man: A Course of Study as unconstitutional and seek 2.5 million from each school board member and the state education commissioner. They criticize the East Greenbush Teachers Association for siding with the school board and note the association was granted amicus status on Feb. 7.
The East Greenbush School Board will discuss district membership in the New York State School Boards Association at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Columbia High School. The agenda notes a continuing debate among board members and potential implications if the district joins, including an annual fee. The session also covers other agenda items such as an application for federal funds by the theater committee.
Democratic mayor Joseph Mink said he will seek a second four year term in November with or without party endorsement. He expects the Democratic committee backing but would run on an independent line if needed, and will not appear before the committee screening. Mink, who defeated Republican Fred Harrigan in 1973, succeeded Irwin Stewart.
At the Association of Towns meeting in New York City state leaders urged immediate reform of property assessments. Comptroller Arthur Levitt and Secretary of State Mario Cuomo cited 50 court cases affecting 25 percent of land, with potential shifts in tax burdens and costs to towns like Islip estimated at 2.4 million dollars.
New York City readers at the Association of Towns meeting heard William Bentley outline a proposed solid waste law requiring landfill permits and enhanced engineering data. The talk covered open dumping rules, wetlands mapping, and Environmental Review Law timelines for town planning and permitting.
East Greenbush Town Judge Patrick Maney urged fellow judges at a state meeting to use gag orders and even clear reporters from court rooms to protect a defendant's fair trial. He warned that higher courts often overturn orders but favored keeping the press out when special circumstances arise.
Weekend break in leaves home ransacked and valuables stolen including a TV stereo four speakers a camera and a color TV with hundreds of dollars in damaged items such as a tape deck turntable candle holder and plants. An eight track tape player was stolen from a car at the city garage. An Ash Wednesday service and a Military Historians meeting are announced in the area.
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