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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1967
Page
2
Across the nation insurance firms inspect blackened ruins and smashed storefronts to size damage claims likely totaling millions. Detroit faces about 200 million in losses, while Newark reports 15 million in property damage. Officials warn the totals may rise as surveys continue.
Three fires, all deemed suspicious, erupted within minutes in Troy late last night. One firefighter, William Cook, was injured stepping on a nail while battling the first blaze at 150 Ferry St, which gutted the third floor. A second fire at 117 Eighth St confined to the top floor, followed by a third on Grand Street, confined to a closet with minimal damage. Chief Edward J. Zapf directed operations.
Off duty Troy patrolman arrested four white youths near River and Hoosick Streets after they allegedly provoked a fight with four Negro youths. Edward Bora 17, Stan ley Wood 16, Terrance Perry 16, and Frank Perry 21, all from Waterford or Schaghticoke and Saratoga Ave locations, charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Frank Perry also charged with assault second degree. All held at Central Station for morning court appearance.
Detroit columnist June Brown Garner argues in the Michigan Chronicle that local thugs caused the riot and that the event has no link to civil rights. She praises mayoral restraint for saving lives but notes it allowed looting and shames honest Negroes for acts they did not start or approve of.
Mrs. Harriet Carrol of 17 101st Street reported a theft last night after a wallet containing 70 dollars was taken from her 1960 automobile parked at Second Avenue and 109th Street. The wallet was recovered nearby but the cash was missing.
David J. Mosher, 19, of Greenwich, named one of four outstanding young farmers to receive the Star American Award at the FFA national convention in Kansas City. He will get a $500 cash prize and runs a 218 acre dairy farm with 57 producing cows.
Research shows Canada covers 3,845,744 square miles with a major portion of the world’s fresh water. The extent of inland waterways ranks among the highest globally, highlighting Canada’s vast aquatic resources.
The Daily Investor explains that to affect policy you should write to top management, ideally the president at the company's headquarters. If a stockholders relations department exists it may handle your suggestion, though results vary. Directors often fail to direct and voting on proposals is typically controlled by management.
Two Albanian youths died in a two car crash on the Thruway near the Selkirk Interchange. Mary Oliewski 16 and Ruben Garrison 11 were passengers in Mrs Margaret Garrison's car. Four others injured including Mrs Garrison Patricia Sill and Richard Berlow. Coroner and state police continued investigation.
West Hebron women of the United Presbyterian Church announce the 17th annual flower show in the church hall on August 10. President Mrs. Gordon-Clark names committees for flower tables tea silver goods baked goods kiddies grab bag gift table apron table snack bar and publicity with numerous volunteers listed.
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