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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
2
Test Your Wits puzzle poses choices for 20 clues with parenthetical word pairs and punny misdirections. Readers must select the correct form to complete phrases and common sayings.
The Times Record explains eligibility for the COINWORD contest and entry rules. Entries must be mailed or delivered by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication to win a $25 prize, with ties split and unclaimed funds carried forward. All entries become property of the paper.
Castleton 19-year-olds Hale W Baabe and John C Morton were arraigned on sixth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after a car leaving Maple Hill Elementary School area was stopped. Police say the vehicle reeked of marijuana and hashish was found. Both were jailed in Rensselaer County awaiting county court action.
Albany Mayor Erastus Corning II would not say if he will seek re election. He plans to announce his decision in 30 to 60 days, likely before a June primary, and he praised progress under his administration including reduced deficits and no major tax hikes. Corning indicated a potential running mate could be Richard Haggerty, council president, and said a statewide Senate rival Howard Nolan might spur him to run. Nolan said he is not considering a mayoral bid.
A two story duplex at 624 and 626 Park Ave in Albany suffered extensive fire and smoke damage. Battalion Chief William Tobler received minor eye injuries fighting the blaze. Owner Joseph Bucci occupied 624 Park Ave. 626 Park Ave occupants unknown. Fire scene until 5 19 p m. cause undetermined. In Duanesburg a Piper Cub crash killed Insp W J Courlis Herbert C Monk and injured Daniel B Merin.
A local cross country expert speaks at the Albany YMCA on January 20 at 7 30 p m about forming a cross country club. If formed the group will gain rental and lesson discounts and organized weekend trips for six to eight weeks depending on snow. For more information contact the Albany YMCA.
The New York State Department of Social Services moves central operations to 40 North Pearl Street Albany effective immediately. The Public Information Office new phone is (518) 474 518. Assemblyman Neil Welleher from Troy introduces a bill to require immediate payroll deductions up to 10 percent for students prior to state job consideration to curb loan default and bankruptcy abuse.
Rotary Foundation offers study abroad funding in five categories for 1978 79. Applications due March 1 through local clubs. Grants cover language instruction travel board lodging and tuition. Categories include graduate fellowships undergraduate scholarships technical training teacher of the handicapped and journalism awards with specific age and education requirements.
A North Chatham man was remanded to Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of 150 bail after a Sunday morning arrest for driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at 6 10 a m and arraigned before Brunswick Town Justice Francis McKnight.
The Times Record corrects a December 28 story which misidentified Kathleen Johnson of Stuyvesant as the cited driver. LeRoy Haverly of Schodack Landing was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right in the Route 91 accident one mile south of Castleton per East Greenbush State Police.
W Parker Dodge of Red Mill Road Rensselaer has been appointed to the New York State School Boards Association executive committee for a one year term. An architect by profession he has a long record with Castleton and Rensselaer Columbia BOCES and has served as treasurer director and president of the state group during 27 years in the association.
The Rensselaer Girls Club sponsors a family style roast turkey dinner with all trim mings at the Odd Fellows Hall Glen Street and Broadway. Committee members include Lester Jeffries Elsie Jeffries James Woods Marilyn Woods Erika Plath Charles Plath and Mary Dunham. Tickets apply and children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
In a reminiscence from Rensselaer, Ernie Mann recalls the old New York Central belt line linking Albany and Troy. He describes half hour train frequency, 10 to 20 cent fares, and stations like Iron Works and Livingston Avenue, noting the line's decline in the 1930s and a birthday salute to Ernie Mann.
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