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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
2
A lighthearted word puzzle page from The Record prompts readers to choose the correct word pair for each clue across categories. It includes entries on liberated women, champagne, reason, pennies, modeling frames, and more with witty pairings.
The Times Record invites contestants to solve Coinword with no limit on entries. Eligibility excludes employers or relatives of the paper and entries must be in by 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. Prize is 25 dollars weekly, divided if tied, or rolled over if no winner. only one prize per family. entries become property of the paper.
David J. Lockman may remain with the East Greenbush Police Department after State Supreme Court Judge William R. Murray ruled that the new sergeant post is not bound by minimum state medical and vision requirements. Lockman, 32, had once lost his civil service job for vision issues but scored 88 percent on a May test for the sergeant post. The county plans to refrain from appealing, and town officials hope the decision helps overturn a prior rejection of his appointment.
Robert Angelini public works commissioner presented a proposal to reshape a ditch line to boost drainage for water from catch basins along Routes 9 and 20. Residents, led by Vernett Allen, urged action citing flooding since May 1975. The plan faces legal steps and homeowner permission before any work begins.
The American Jewish Congress welcomed the New York State Court of Appeals unanimous ruling that the Sunday closing law is unconstitutional. Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg said the decision affirms the group's 30 year stance that blue laws are unfair and discriminatory and conflict with religious liberty and church state separation. He noted Sabbath observing Jews face economic hardship from Sunday closures in addition to Saturday religious obligations.
Milne School at Albany State University will admit a few new 11th and 12th graders for its last year as the campus school undergoes a restructuring of teacher education programs across SUNY. Most applicants can complete high school by spring 1977. Interested persons may contact guidance counselor Annie Barrow at 440 Washington Ave., Albany 12208, or call 474 6516.
Albany Common Council creates a five member subcommittee led by Marvin Tanksley to address rising building violation complaints. Members include Gloria Ballien Steven McArdle Joseph Buechs and David Sawyer.Council considers transferring parking violation bureau to city treasurer to feed the computer system. Traffic court remains the venue for disputes and repeat offenders. Council to vote on July 8 before Fourth of July adjournment.
Mrs Lyttle described calling a psychiatrist to have her son committed days before the Northumberland killings. William Lyttle III, 28, is charged with the December 30 deaths of Roberta Lyttle and Lynn Morris at the family home. The trial seeks to determine guilt or insanity.
The Albany Area Red Cross announces a summer learn to swim program for Albany Ravena Guilderland Helderberg and South Colonie residents. Sessions run July to August at Lincoln Park Mosher Park Tawasentha Park Thatcher Park and Colonie Town Park pools with multiple dates and times. Contact 462-7461 Ext 8 for details.
The annual school census in East Greenbush Central Schools runs June 28 to July 9. It records all district residents under 18, and any disabled or mentally or physically handicapped children up to 21 years old. Nine enumerators will carry identification.
Two youths aged 16 and 17 were arrested after a 2:90 a.m. traffic stop in East Greenbush by Troopers R A Marconi and J F Pechtel. Charges included seventh degree possession and felony eighth degree possession. Names were not released due to age.
Jacob Herrmann, 20, of 22 Glen St in Rensselaer, interrupted jury selection to plead guilty to third degree attempted possession of a stolen air conditioner. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge Don G. Cholakis for the July 29, 1975 theft from Dr. John Ridge’s office. Prosecutor Ira Mendleson III and attorney Thomas V. Kenney Jr. appeared for the case.
Billy Langan of East Schodack underwent a seven hour operation in Philadelphia to implant a pacemaker like device in his brain. Doctors expect to learn in weeks whether the device will relieve spasticity and restore use of his limbs as he prepares to return home.
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