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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1976
Page
3
The Record Newspaper invites readers to submit answers to a coinword puzzle set at The Record Mall. Clues span beaches benches to labels lapel with options and wordplay testing vocabulary and wit for Troy New York readers.
Rules explain eligibility restrictions for The Times Record Coinword contest entries not related to employer or relatives. Contestants may submit multiple entries using the printed blank or a hand drawn facsimile. Submit by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication, with name and address, mailed or hand delivered. No post card entries. mail delays not the paper's responsibility.
The Times Record offers a $25 weekly prize for COINWORD winners. If multiple correct answers exist the prize is shared. If no winner is found the amount rolls over to the next week. Only one correct solution per puzzle. judges' decisions are final. Entries become property of the paper. one prize per family. No purchase necessary. copies may be inspected free in the lobby. libraries and reading rooms also carry the paper.
Alexander Symington, 27, of Schodack Center, charged with criminal mischief after a paint vandalism at 456 Broadway. Case cited paint on Volinsky car and damages to Carroll's Restaurant wall. tires slashed on Oscar Bellamy vehicle valued at $78 each.
Al Goldstein co publisher of Screw magazine reported a burglary of his company car in the Penn Central parking lot in Rensselaer. Police say the break in occurred the evening of July 11 and items missing include a Citizens Band radio valued at 200 dollars and a cassette worth 250 dollars. The car is owned by Z E and W Leasing Corp of New York City.
RENSSELAER Dale Beach named factfinder by NYS PERB after impasse between Rensselaer city and the Rensselaer PBA. PBA represents 29 officers including six provisional. contract expires July 31. Nassau to hold public hearing on proposed flood plain legislation July 23 at 7 p.m. to Nassau town hall for property prone to flooding and water damage.
Albert Davenport and Carleton Davenport pled guilty to sodomy against a 13 year old Cohoes girl. Albany County Court Judge John J. Clyne imposed indeterminate sentences with maximums up to 25 years. They admitted Carlton threatened the girl with a knife and forced acts June 1 near Manor Avenue. They fled to the west coast and were extradited from California and Washington.
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors approved a 187 572 dollar project for a new administration building and hangar at the county airport with four Capital District firms awarded contracts. A 28 345 dollar study of air traffic control was set, funded mainly by state and federal aid. The board also approved grants to upgrade jail CCTV and county police communications with over 90 percent funding. The county abandoned plans for hosting the federal solar energy institute after endorsing Long Island. Edwin Vopelak and Michael Dennis were appointed to the Saratoga County Sewer Commission.
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors defeated a proposal to bar members from taking full time county posts for a year after their terms. Six supported the measure, sparking debate over public trust and the risk of self appointment versus fair hiring.
Mechanicville plans HUD funded modernization of 14 renewal housing units along Central Avenue and South Streets. The $108,400 project will replace windows add vinyl siding insulate nine original buildings from 1952-53 and update floors. City must confirm services and amend HUD contract before funds flow. architect Garry Kearns, from Troy, leads the effort.
Winners who held tickets since last October have begun claiming delayed prizes in Albany. Four to six six digit winners and several five digit holders identified themselves as prizes. Six digit winnings start at 2000 dollars up to 250000 in Grand Tier drawings. Grand Tier events are planned for late August.
The 10-10-10 fertilizer contains ten percent nitrogen ten percent phosphoric acid and ten percent potash.
A Gansevoort man, 47, Ivan L. Jones of North Pines Road, died from a fractured skull after his northbound car on Lake Desolation Road left the road, struck guardrails and a tree, then rolled. Deputies Lent, Howard, Bingilski, and Cooper investigated. Local fire and rescue crews assisted at the 11:10 p.m. scene. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Saratoga Hospital.
The Mechanicville District Public Library hosts a two part children's film series titled Creature Caricatures. At 10 30 a m the program features Hampster from Hamsterdam Foolish Frog and I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly with Burl Ives singing. The 1 30 p m show repeats these films and adds The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night.
A Italian dinner party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo DeCressente raised funds for the Sight Conservation Society of Northeastern New York. Proceeds were presented to Frank Bruno, the local chairman. A picnic is planned for Aug 17 at Frederick Donovan’s home.
Mechanicville hosts Hudson Mohawk Volunteer Firemen Association meeting with Stillwater Arvin Hart unit winning best appearing company under 20 in standard uniform. Halfmoon wins two auxiliary prizes. Ballston Spa West Albany Selkirk Cambridge also earn honors. Ornamental plants note discusses nitrogen phosphorus and potassium for growth.
The second of five one week camping sessions began Sunday for 100 Capital District 4-H youngsters. Director Ken Ralston welcomed campers to activities including swimming, woodshop, animal care, weaving, candlemaking and dance with local teachers such as Sue Cornell and Wendy Williams guiding youths aged nine to 15. Camp is open to non 4-H members. contact county 4-H offices for information.
Rep. Pattison reports survey of Greene and Columbia County residents showing 82 percent oppose a Cementon atomic plant and 75 percent see health and safety threats. He says questions about atomic energy hazards must be answered before expanding its use or relying on it for energy.
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