Trial ends in murder case of Bill Lyttle
Saratoga County court heard closing arguments in the Dec. 30 killings of Roberta Lyttle and Lynn Morris. Judge Loren Brown reserved verdict until Friday July 9, with possible outcomes including second degree murder, first degree manslaughter, insanity acquittal with state care, or not guilty by reason of insanity. Prosecution argued responsibility. defense cited schizophrenia and delusions.
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Ballston Spa
Saratoga County
David A. Wait
Bill Lyttle
Roberta Lyttle
Northumberland
Lynn Morris
Sea Cliff
R.E
William. J. Lyttle III
Loren Brown
Lyttle
Carola
State Department of Mental Hygiene
Navy destroyer USS Jonas Ingram visits Port of Albany
The 418 foot USS Jonas Ingram will be at Albany from Friday to July 4 with ceremonies Friday at 3 p.m. and public hours Saturday and July 4. Commanded by Commander Richard Eaton Dodson the ship named for Admiral Ingram will host tours and showcases anti submarine surface and anti aircraft capabilities.
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Albany
Jonas Ingram
Richard Eaton Dodson
Ingram
Tan Jacket Frustrates Customer in Repeated Exchanges
A Troy A B writes of ordering a white leather jacket in February 1976 and receiving a tan jacket four times after returning the wrong item. He appeals to the firm’s customer relations manager for resolution and a refund if the white jacket cannot be supplied.
Refund news and consumer tips from the Times Record
A reader thanks the paper for help resolving a refund issue after four months of hassle. The column includes consumer tips on rebates, returning insured items, and avoiding postal letter misrouting. It also notes readers seeking shops for consignment items and products for mildew, with names and addresses of local businesses.
State names 33 trainees in 1976 77 public administration program
Fifty three state employees with strong admin potential join the 1976 77 public administration program run by the Training Section of the State Department of Civil Service. The yearlong program features five weekly sessions on finance planning personnel and intergovernmental administration with on the job training and field trips.
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Albany
State Department of Civil Service
Clifton Park Plans Two Day Bicentennial Celebration
Clifton Park will mark the nations 200th birthday with a two day event on July 4 and 5 on the Shenendehowa campus. The program includes a flagpole ceremony, national bell tolling, speeches by Rep. Ned Pattison and local leaders, a fire demo, cake decorating, watermelon eating, and a large parade. Families and individuals are invited to participate and wear colonial costumes. Paced by noon parades and afternoon picnics, souvenirs, a history book sale, and food from local service groups support the celebration.
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Clifton Park
Shenendehowa
Robert B. Scott
St. Edward the Confessor Church
Ned Pattison
U. S. Capitol
Charles C. McCloskey
Boy Scout Troop 45
Town Hall
Donald Spence
Tom Hepner
Dave Schiller
South Elementary
Alan D. Frank
Crossroads and Canals
Continental Marines
Daring
Troy
Racing City Starlettes
Evelyn Cash
Indictments in kidnapping and assault cases in New York
Edward Byrne of Poughkeepsie charged by Rensselaer Grand Jury with second degree kidnapping and weapon counts after allegedly abducting his girlfriend Irene Racz and menacing state police during a four hour standoff near Schodack town hall. Warren Bolin of Troy charged with second degree assault and first degree reckless endangerment for beating nine month old Gina Miles during a babysitting incident in Troy.
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Edward Byrne
Poughkeepsie
Supreme Court Grand Jury
Rensselaer County
Byrne
Irene Racz
Racz
Schodack Town Hall
Grand Jury
Warren Bolin
Troy
Bolia
Oakwood Ave
Gina Miles
Vth St
West Point cadet expelled after life threat claim
Secretary of the Army announced 19 year old plebe Steven Verr was expelled for failing a remedial math course amid claims classmates threatened his life for not resigning after an alleged honor code violation. An officer board found lying, but the ruling was reversed by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Sidney Berry.
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West Point
N.Y
Martin Hoffmann
Steven Werr
Brookfield
Verr
Gerald Verr
Academy
Plebe
Sidney Berry
Cadet Honor Committee
Balloon Bonanza Set For Talmadge Park Saturday
Mechanicville Merchants Association sponsors a Bicentennial Balloon Bonanza balloon drop at noon at Talmadge Park. In cooperation with Air Venture Aircraft School owner Charles Swain the event will drop balloons containing local merchant gift certificates. Mary Hmura performs noon to 2 p.m. on the band stand to exchange certificates for gifts.
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Mechanicville
Mechanicville Merchants Association
Talmadge Park
Charles Swain
Air Venture Aircraft School
Barrelio
Mary Hmura
Mechanicville Men Face Traffic Counts
Mechanicville police charged two men in separate Monday incidents. Mark Rose 22 of 113 Linden St faced reckless driving unauthorized use of a motorcycle speeding failure to comply with a police officer and unlicensed operation. the Florida registered bike belonged to Daniel Izzo. Rose held on 650 bail. James Connors 19 of P O Box 245 charged with uninspected vehicle and no insurance after hitting a parked car on Harris Avenue. Court date set for July 8.
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Mechanicville
Mark Rose
Linden St
Rose
North Central Street
Saratoga Avenue
Florida
Daniel Izzo
Railroad Street
James Connors
P.O. Box 245
Connors
Harris Avenue
Independence Day Display at Schuyler House Art Exhibit
Schuyler House hosts a free outdoor display from 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and noon to 7 pm on July 4 featuring Paul Levy prints titled Bill of Rights with the U S flag focus. The lawn program includes other series Loads of Codes and Calendar as part of Saratoga National Historical Park and Old Saratoga Historical Association Bicentennial events with additional dates in July and August.
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Schuylerville
Schuyler House
Paul Levy
Cambridge
Mass
U.S
Schuyler’ House
U.S. Route 4
Saratoga National Historical Park
Old Saratoga Historical Association
New York State
Stephen G. Strach
Eastman House
Milton Avery
Mechanicville Students Ask Assemblyman to halt CUNY aid
More than 20 Mechanicville High School seniors sent a letter to Assemblyman Bobby D Andrea protesting state aid to the City University of New York They said open admission and free tuition give city residents unfair advantages at state expense They urged admission standards and tuition rules. D Andrea said he would oppose state aid until policies change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicville
Bobby D’andrea
City University of New York
University
New York
D'Andrea
Diocesan Public Information Officer Appointed in Albany
Bishop Edwin B. Broderick designated Rev. Michael Farano as the new public information officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. The move continues the former Catholic Communication Office programs, now led by Farano’s office handling press conferences and diocesan inquiries. A Diocesan Communication Board will aid media relations and oversee Catholic radio and TV programming. Stillwater’s ville Fire Department to sponsor a 16 team softball tourney July 10 11 at Stillwater Legion Field with cash prizes for top four teams. contact Joe Riley at 6642 9635.
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Albany
Edwin B. Broderick
Michael Farano
Howard Hubbard
Father Farano
Broderick
Mechanicville
Mechanicville Fire Department
Stillwater Legion
Stillwater
Joe Riley
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