New Aid for Addicts Discussed at Seminar
A Sterling-Winthrop Research Institute seminar in Rensselaer described cyclazocine, a non addicting analgesic compound also known as Win 20 740, as a narcotic antagonist potentially preventing relapse after quitting. Lectures by Dr. Alfred M Freedman and Dr. Maximilian Fink noted its testing in narcotic addicts and those with depressive disorders. The program aims to keep staff updated on advances and invites international speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer
Sterling- Winthrop Research Institute
Alfred M. Freedman
New York Medical College
Maximilian Fink
Sterling-Winthrop Research Institute
Maple Hill Aides Receive Summer Study Grants
Maple Hill Elementary principal Michael Nagle and fifth grade teacher Allan Metzger have received grants for summer study. Nagle will attend a National Defense Education Act Reading Institute at Clark College in Dubuque Iowa from June 26 to August 4 focusing on developing a sound reading program. Metzger will join a six week Northwestern University course in teaching composition at Evanston Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Nagle
Maple Hill
Allan Metzger
Nagle
Clark College
Dubuque
Iowa
Ae Metzger
Northwestern University
Evanston
D. C. Board Has Negro Majority
Washington AP dispatch reports the District of Columbia School Board will have a Negro majority for the first time as three new members join the nine member panel. Julian R. Dugas Anita Forda Allen and Albert A. Rosenfield were named. Dugas and Allen are Negroes, Rosenfield is white, creating a 5-4 racial balance on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
U.S
District Court
Julian R. Dugas
Anita Forda Allen
Office of Education
Albert A. Rosenfield
Dugas
Mrs. Allen
Rosenfield
Nine Area Students Earn Diplomas from Alfred University
Nine area residents graduated from Alfred University in New York. John H. Talin of St Anselm's College Manchester New Hampshire is among the graduates, joined by Paul Fazackerley of Troy and Manhattan College, Terry H. Stanger of University at Buffalo, Pamela Tomlinson of Troy Green Mountain College Vermont, Charles J Assini Jr of East Greenbush Bowdoin College Maine, Wayne E Reilly of Saugerties Bowdoin College, James F Fitzgibbons of Latham, Robert T Russell of Loudonville, and Richard P Niles of White Creek. All are listed as sons or daughters of local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Colleges
John H. Talin
John J. Talin
North Lake Avenue
St. Anselm’s College
Manchester
Paul Fazackerley
6Th Ave
Troy
Manhattan College
Terry H. Stanger
Abe Stanger
North Lake Ave
University of Buffalo
Pamela Tomlinson
David Tomlinson
Lindbergh Drive
Latham
Robert T. Russeell
John Russell
Rachlin Lane
Loudonville
Richard P. Niles
Charles Niles
White Creek
Alfred University
Double Murder Probed in Connecticut Home
In Whethersfield Connecticut police tied a garden apartment shooting to a double murder and a death by own action. Florence Coyle 62 Rosemarie 15 and Antoni F Wegrzyn 61 were found dead at 91 Folly Brook Boulevard after Wegrzyn allegedly forced entry at about 230 pm and shot Mrs Coyle and her daughter before killing himself with a .38 caliber pistol. Wegrzyn had been living at 112 Folly Brook Boulevard with his son and daughter-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whethersfield
Conn
Florence Coyle
Folly Brook Boulevard
Mrs Foster Installed As Rosa ry Allar Society Leader
Mrs William E Foster was installed as president of the Rosary Altar Society of St Henrys Church at a Glass Lake Hotel meeting. Officers include Mrs Joseph Quell as vice president and Mrs Henry Hammond as treasurer. Mrs Vera J Cole was toastmaster and narrator for Zippy The Chimp with Zippy played by Mrs Foster, Mrs Salvatore Sgarlata and Mrs Lillian Howarth handled skit arrangements. An executive meeting is set for Monday at 7 30 p.m. at St Henrys Church Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Foster
Rosary Allar Society
St. Henry’s
Glass Lake Hotel
Joseph Quell
Henry Hammond
Edward Murphy
Vera J. Cole
Foster
Salvatore Sgarlata
Lillian Howarth
St. Henry's Church Hall
YWCA Offers Learn-to-Swim Program in Troy Cohoes
The Troy Cohoes YWCA begins its annual Learn-to-Swim program on June 26 and runs through July 7. Registration occurs next week with half hour lessons from 9:30 to 11 am and 1 to 2 pm, excluding July 3 and 4. Open to non-swimmer boys and girls aged 6 and up, lessons follow the Red Cross schedule and are taught by Betty Van Hoesen and Ina Hanley, with demonstrations for parents on July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy-Cohoes Ywca
Red Cross
YWCA
Betty van Hoesen
Ina Hanley
Troy Ywca
Labor Group Seeks State Aid for Children in New York
The State AFL-CIO urged state payments to families for each child under 18. President Raymond R. Corbett cited Canada’s scale of 6 to 10 dollars monthly and noted 62 countries have direct child health and welfare aid. He said such a program could help 6,025,000 minors in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
AFL - Cio
Raymond R. Corbett
Canada
Corbett
New York State
Red Cross Seeks Volunteer Drivers in County Area
Rensselaer County Chapter of the Red Cross calls for volunteer drivers to service the Bloodmobile visits and weekly Wednesdays. Four Bloodmobile runs per month require licensed operators able to drive the Red Cross station wagon. Men and women may apply through the transportation corps. Call Mrs. Frank Bentley at 273 8332.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Red Cross
Transportation Corps
Frank Bentley
Berlin Swim Program Dates Listed
Berlin Youth Commission and Rensselaer County American Red Cross sponsor the annual swim program. It runs July 24 through August 11 at the Whitford Bentley dam off Route 22 on the Latte Hoosick River. The commission aims for seven weeks of public swimming starting July 1 with a lifeguard on duty. Funding comes from state and town support plus raised funds. contributions may be sent to Town Supervisor Stanton M. Goodermore, who handles the funds by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Youth Commission
Rensselaer County
1American Red Cross
Latte Hoosick
Whitford Bentley
Youth Commission
Stanton M. Goodermore
Town of
Berlin
Plan Hannan Memorial Fund Established in City
A memorial fund is created for Carl W. Hannan a 13 year old who drowned in the Poestenkill to aid the CYO Center free playground for children. Contributions go to the CYO Center 237 4th St in care of Rev. John J. Rooney and the money will buy playground equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Hannan
Poéstenkill
CYO Center
Chilldren
CYO
Neil E. Hannar
Friends of the Center
4Th St
John J. Rooney
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W. BR. Browne
D. C. Board
Terry Stanger
Fazackerley
Wayne Reilly
John Talin
Charles Assini
Connecticut
Ant Ray
Shop Mooradian Stores
River St
Franklin Sq. Cohoes
Remsen Street
Mrs. Foster
Algonquin Middle School
John F. Ray
John Y
Stallmer
Averill Park
State Museum and Conservation Department
U.S. Forestry Service
Rensselaer County Junior Museum
Elwood Hacker
Public Works Dept
17Th Street
Jacob
Eagle
J. Leo Quigley
Public Works
Plan Hannan Memorial Fund
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Isco
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Crisco
Safeguard Deod
Lealtest
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Cohoes
John Guzek
Willow Street
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IGA Super 87
Saratoga Street
Heinz
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Heinz Ketchup
Breck
Gillette
Hills Bros
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