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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1967
Page
7
Queen Elizabeth II left Ottawa by royal yacht for a guarded overnight voyage down the St. Lawrence to Expo 67 in Montreal. The trip marks a return to Quebec, where young French separatists once jeered her in 1964, as security measures included frogmen and police experts.
Defense Secretary McNamara says Congress risks violence and disorder by not passing gun control laws in a June 27 letter to Senator Kennedy. He warns inaction could worsen urban violence this summer and calls it unreasonable.
State fire officials investigate two Buffalo fires, a three alarm blaze near the scene of last week’s racial disturbances causing about 56000 in damages to a block of buildings and apartments, and a two alarm fire that damaged two vacant structures along the waterfront. Brooklyn Navy Yard Plan Faces Hurdle In New York City opposition challenges a proposed combined power plant and incinerator site, with city commerce officials noting the area was intended as an industrial park.
Five children, four from the Spencer family, were killed and five others critically injured when a one story farmhouse seven miles northwest of Card, Michigan burned. Ernest Spencer, 12, acted as babysitter. fire started near the basement outlet where paint thinner was stored. nine children were found near the stairwell. Critical cases sent to Detroit hospital. investigation ongoing.
Roland Eustace of RPI and Paul JF. Conway of Notre Dame, both finance professors and Troy natives, were among 27 selected professors nationwide for the Forum on Finance in New York City from June 12 to 30. The forum is sponsored by major market organizations and NYU Graduate School of Business Administration. It offers study of securities and money markets and exchanges with industry leaders.
A Seebee pusher amphibian carrying five people crashed into rough seas about 500 feet offshore near Searsport Maine while en route from Belfast to Grand Lake Stream. All aboard were killed as divers, tugboats, and Coast Guard units worked to recover the craft in 35 feet of water.
Supreme Court Justice DeForest C. Pitt authorized a 900 settlement for Catherine Vandenburgh a 13 year old from Corliss Park injured at a Fifth Avenue and 124th Street bus stop on Jan 3. She slipped on snow after the door closed and a tire ran over her leg receiving emergency care at Leonard Hospital with no fracture per X rays. The award covers 720 for injuries and 180 for medical and other expenses. Attorney James E. Brearton represented the girl and her parents.
Police efforts shift approach after initial attempts to contact Neil W. Kelleher of 190 Second Ave. fail. Det. John P. Moran and Patrolman William Gille spot an open window at Hickey Ford on 108th Street and Fifth Avenue, then seek the firm’s owner without success before notifying radio patrol cars to monitor the building.
A call to the sheriff’s office reported a prowler in a garage on Main Avenue Wyantskill. North Greenbush police found the intruder was a porcupine. Sgt. Elsworth Martin and Patrolman Douglas Ruso investigated.
The Dominican Retreat House sponsors a five day Vacation Institute of Christian Living from August 7 to 11 for lay leaders religious and clergy. The topic is Contemporary Studies in Christianity with discussions reading prayer and relaxation. Information available from the Retreat House 1945 Union St Schenectady.
Gov. Rockefeller announced a 1.25 million urban renewal grant for Albany's Arbor Hill area. The plan expects 85 percent of the funds disbursed upon the city's application being processed and approved for the 158 acre project.
Lester W. Sampson of RD 2 Troy retired plumber died suddenly Saturday at Crown Point. He was born in Plymouth Mass and lived in Troy 45 years. A World War I veteran and Troy American Legion member, he was survived by wife Mae Miller a son William W Sampson a sister Mrs Mary Halliwill and a brother Roy. Funeral Wednesday at 10 from Mason Funeral Home with Rev Robert L Seekins Jr officiating. Interment Elmwood Cemetery Schaghticoke.
Troy firefighters battled three minor fires and a leaking water pipe yesterday amid hot conditions. Responders from Squad 1, Pumpers 3 and 6 and Truck 2 tackled a rubbish blaze at 107 Jackson St at 1 30 a m lasting 13 minutes, fought a rear stairway fire at 443 Second St starting 4 28 a m causing slight damage, and quelled an awning fire at Star Lite Hair Styling 98 Fourth St by 4 50 p m. A water pipe leak in Winifred Cook’s apartment at 178 Congress St prompted power shutoff to prevent danger.
The 7,300 guardsmen of the 27th Armored Division held what may be their last review under battle streamers. If Pentagon plans go forward, the division will be reduced to a brigade and join the 50th Armored Division of New Jersey later this summer. Four veteran officers led the review, all having served in World War II with the division. The 1st Battalion 205th Armor at Troy was guided to Wheeler Sack Field by Maj. Austin W. Cree and his staff, including Maj. Joseph W. Bowman, Capt. Louis Kehn, Capt. Kenneth Hungerford, Capt. Wayne Spaulding, and Capt. William Barnes.
Governor Rockefeller announced that the State Department of Public Works will open bids August 17 for the final section of the Northside Route part of Interstate 90 in Albany and a segment of the Lark Cove arterial highway. The $35,406,000 project includes 10 bridges and 9.8 miles of access roads, with six to eight lanes on the Northside route and six lanes on the Lark Cove arterial south of the interchange.
George Larabee aged 76 a New York City native was found dead in his Fifth Avenue Hotel room in Troy New York the time 8 26 am police said death appeared natural Coroner Matera and Dr Barrett notified He had no survivors and long resided in Troy formerly employed by the Troy Union Railway Funeral services set for Wednesday at 9 am from John H Lodge Funeral Home and 9 30 am at St Anthony s Church with a Requiem High Mass Interment in St Patrick s Cemetery Cambridge
Washington AP says Rep Stratton proposes moving major holidays to Monday to create three day weekends including the 4th of July Washington's Birthday Memorial Day and Veterans Day. He argues the change would apply to all Americans and would require House action. Local items note library observances and a Kiwanis meeting, plus a Wynantskill summer recreation program directed by Gordon Kibler with staff and activities for North Greenbush children.
Joseph Geiger president of the Waterford Junior Midget and National Baseball League announces no games today tomorrow or next week due to the 4th of July holiday. Scheduled junior division games include Kavanaughs versus Clinton Lodge on Wednesday and Fords versus Knicks on Thursday. Midget division pits Lions versus K of C on Wednesday and Dunns versus American Legion on Thursday. National division features Cuomo versus Higgins on Friday.
Fire Co. president Winford C. Koon and Chief C. Ronald Wilson state no drill or meeting tomorrow. Volunteers will parade July fourth at Poestenkill and Defreestville field day events. Killmen Drum and Bugle Corps to travel to Enfield for Yankee Circuit opener after Defreestville parade. Killmen finished fourth last year and move to a higher class this season.
The Waterford Youth Council in cooperation with the Troy Recreation Department will sponsor a three week learn to swim program at Prospect Park Pool in Troy. Boys 7 years and older swim 6 00 pm to 6 45 pm with 5 30 am departure. girls 8 years and older swim 6 45 pm to 7 30 pm with 6 15 pm departure. Registration fees cover transport costs. forms available at Broad Street stores and due July 6 to 2 pm July 7 to 2 pm and July 8 to 1 pm at Town Hall. Questions directed to Ronald Gillespie, 82 Fonda Road, Waterford.
Ford's defeated Peck's 12-7 at Garrett Field with John Molloy earning the win and Ed Osterhout and Molloy supplying key hits. In the Legion game, Lions Club beat American Legion 12-5 behind Jacques Rivette and Gary Michaud with homers from Graham and Michaud and Patregnani adding three singles. Garbage collections usually made on Tuesday will be picked up today this week due to the 4th of July holiday.
Waterford police investigated a one car accident Friday at 5 30 p m on Saratoga Avenue north of Maple Avenue Edward M Piluso 597 Hudson River Road Waterford reported he was northbound and lost control veered to the east side of the road sideswiped a tree the car was extensively damaged but Piluso was not injured and the vehicle was towed James Remington and James Mercla were the investigating officers
A total of 60 dollars was collected in Waterford Police Court on motor vehicle violations. Justice Joseph Geiger heard cases including Peter V. Laurenzo for speeding 15 dollars, Helen Santusky for passing a stop sign 3 dollars, Linda A. Weasach for failure to use due care 5 dollars, Francis J. Erno for speeding 15 dollars, Peter V. Killfoile for flashing red light 10 dollars, and Peter Anderson for speed not reasonable 10 dollars. Joseph J. Chiefopi’s speeding case was adjourned to July 14. All tickets issued by Waterford Police.
Waterford parish events list St Anne s today 7 30 p m Perpetual Novena in honor of St Anne Tomorrow through Friday 645 am daily Mass Confessions St Mary s tomorrow 7 and 7 45 am Mass no 7 15 pm until further notice Wednesday through Saturday 7 and 7 45 am Mass Saturday 4 and 7 30 pm Confessions Wesleyan Methodist No Bible Study Thursday
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