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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1976
Page
3
The column explains HOT LINE advisory service available every Monday Thursday Friday Sunday. It helps readers solve disputes fairly from both sides and invites letters to The Times Record in Troy New York with names, addresses and optional phone numbers.
Reader asks if action can still be taken after a store repossessed a trailer and a TV bought in 1971. The columnist notes possible misservice of papers, adds up penalties and interest, and urges rebuilding credit while suggesting unlikely value in Reliance Gold Mining Co. of New Mexico shares.
A reader asks for the Thanksgiving egg nog pie recipe tied to President Ford and is advised to write Betty Ford at The White House for a duplicate. A librarian contributes three egg nog pie recipes for possible use.
Mrs Norman G Brammer, living on Firehouse Road Cresco, suffered a house fire in a bedroom caused by a portable electric heater. Fire crews from West Crescent Vischer Ferry and Halfmoon battled flames 9 to 11 30 a m. The home sustained severe upstairs damage with extensive smoke and water harm downstairs. Brammer, out of work, had insurance lapsed and relies on 37 a week unemployment benefits. her husband died three years ago leaving her to raise her son John. She fears rebuilding may be impossible.
Harold W. Haner of Buskirk was installed Tuesday as the Van Rensselaer Masonic Lodge of Hoosick Falls. Committees were appointed for the year, with Don Walker hosting refreshments after the installation.
Mrs Nina Downing of the Van Rensselaer Star Chapter OES will be installed with other elected and appointed officers on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple on Main Street Hoosick Falls. A rehearsal for the installation is set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Officers include Harold Haner worthy patron Mrs Clara Johnson associate matron Jesse Lewis associate patron Mrs Ruth Olsen secretary Mrs Allison Reed treasurer Miss Jean O'Brien conductress Mrs Nancy Church associate conductress with trustees Mrs Margaret Cottrell three years Mrs Wilma Kasavicha two years and Mrs Lois Haner one year plus a trustee to serve on the Masonic Temple Association committee.
Hoosick Falls area churches and organizations announce their upcoming annual meetings. Hoosick Baptist Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p m and St Mark's Episcopal Church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the parish hall. The Hoosick Cemetery Association will meet in the Howard Cox Garage on Saturday at 1 30 p m. All contributors to the Hoosick Falls Health Center Inc are invited to attend and vote at the Health Center on Danforth Street on Wednesday Jan 21 at 7 30 p m.
More than 100 area physicians heard recommendations to avoid malpractice claims and reviewed New York State insurance status at Albany Medical Center. E Stewart Jones Sr urged discipline within the profession while State Senator Tarky Lombardi outlined panel recommendations including new awards, a task force for compensation methods, and professional discipline. Dr Arthur Mannix Jr reported the mutual insurance company formed by the state medical society is now in business and ranks as the 10th largest in the state.
Hoosick Falls Mayor Donald E. Bogardus authorized merchants and residents to collect sand at the Village Waterworks during daylight hours. The measure aims to reduce slips and falls on icy sidewalks reflected by recent pedestrian accidents.
The Grafton Youth Commission schedules a January of activities. Roller skating with bus from town hall at 6 30 p.m. reservations via Nan Plouffe. Sunday basketball 6 to 8 p.m. at Grafton Elementary for ages 10 plus. Events include tobogganing January 11, teen canteen January 14, movie January 21, preteen dance January 23, teen dances January 24, ceramic class January 25, and swimming January 28 at New Lebanon Central High School with bus at 6 30 p.m. Reservations via Gail Vanderhoef after 5 30 p.m. Open to all ages.
Hoosick Falls election of officers for the Rensselaer County Ambulance and Rescue Association Inc. will be held Thursday Jan 15 at 8 p.m. at Castleton Ambulance Headquarters with weighted voting. Nominations from the floor. slate includes Santerre, Cernaire, John or Dempsey, Allen or Butcher, Burton, Retzlaff, Austin. Severson or Griffin as directors. Irma Wager and John Campbell not seeking reelection. Installation Saturday Jan 24 at Poestenkill firehouse with County Executive Murphy, David Stephens, and Severson as master of ceremonies.
A three judge federal panel voided parts of the state debt law that allowed arrest and 90 day imprisonment for contempt without a hearing. The decision held due process was violated and hearings must occur before imprisonment. Read about the Poughkeepsie debtors and the courtroom ruling, plus a Scout food sale in Mechanicville by Troops 426 and 486 at Grant Store on Saturday morning.
Semifinalists announced for Cornword Puzzle No 1074. Contestants must identify five key words to win 2100 dollars. If a winner exists, announcement set for Saturday. List includes W C Butt Hoosick Falls John P Carp Mechanicville J Chiplock Watervliet Bob Conway Troy Maria Corey Troy Michael Cournoyer Watervliet E A Decker Watervliet M Dombroski Watervliet Dot Douglas Troy John Downey Troy A C Elvins Jr Ballston Spa Pat Fitzgerald Troy J Ford Troy R T Gendron Troy Mrs John Goodrich Green Island Mr and Mrs Ralph Hippenstell Cohoes Robert Hydorn Troy James Long Troy Walt May East Greenbush Mrs Kay Mayotte Troy L McGovern Green Island Robert C McKinley Cohoes Mrs C Migliore Troy Mr and Mrs James Moore Troy Don Nash Watervliet Stanley F Paluch Latham Mrs Alberta Post Hoosick Falls Gary Randall Mechanicville F and A Rivest Troy George Sands Jr Troy Anthony M Scarchilli Waterford W Servis Troy Mrs Evelyn J Small Troy Janet Smith Troy A Wood Troy
A panel failed to clearly define malpractice, leaving patients and the public to bear the ongoing costs of medical errors and unsettled standards.
A state panel of experts urged a new system for malpractice compensation, stressing study of a possible reform rather than no fault. The panel, chaired by William J. McGill, proposed a task force, a $100,000 cap on pain and suffering, structured and periodic awards, and stronger peer review, while noting temporary insurance stabilization but no full solution. Senator Tarky Lombardi and Dr. Mannix led discussions with area physicians at Albany Medical College, urging self discipline, five core physician duties, and candor on errors. The report also touched hospital malpractice insurance and actuarial challenges, with a Mayo-style call for permanent fixes.
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