Dan O Connell A man of prayer remembered by mourners
In Albany a funeral service for Dan O Connell highlighted his private life and faith. Clergy recalled his devotion and Rosary, noting his desire to be known by God rather than politics. Family and friends also read passages from Isaiah and Revelations.
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Joseph R. Romano
St. Ann’s Church
O'Connell
Dan O'Connell
Father Romano
Rev
John J. Fearey
God
Dan
Democratic Party
Colonie Planning Board Approves 25000 Sq Ft Office Plan
Newtonville plans for a 25,000 square foot office building on Computer Drive South received approval from the Colonie Planning Board Tuesday night. Developer Greg Soleman said the speculative project has no tenants yet. A separate plan for a Convenient Food Market on Route 7 across from Park Avenue was also reviewed, with the board directing Irving Paris to consult the state DOT about land taking for curb work.
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Newtonville
Irving Paris
Route 7
Park Avenue
Planning Board
Paris
State Department of Transportation
Green Island Man Sentenced Up To Three Years
Albany County Judge John J. Clyne sentenced Green Island resident Michael Luce 17 to an indeterminate term with a maximum of three years after pleading guilty to third degree grand larceny for stealing a television from a Colonie motel. In a separate case Carol Liscomb 26 received up to three years for first degree perjury. Nathaniel M. Marable 46 pleaded guilty to third degree armed robbery in a Jan 11 bank holdup and faces sentencing on March 8.
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Albany
Green Island
Michael Luce
Hudson Ave
Colonie
John J. Clyne
Luce
Carol Liscomb
Orange St
Nathaniel M. Marable
First St
Clyne
Marable
National Commercial Bank
Washington and
Colvin Avenues
Help and hints from the Hot Line readers column
Sunday column shares reader inquiries and replies about mail order firms discount dining plans and contacting public figures. It notes corrected addresses for the Direct Mail Advertising Association and Health Tex and mentions assistance finding needlepoint services and promoting gifts and events through local stations.
Stolen Maine Library Art Recovered by FBI Return
Art objects including antique paintings and Chinese vases stolen from the Portland Maine Public Library in July 1975 have been recovered by the FBI and ordered released by Assistant U.S. Attorney William Dreyer. The items are to be returned to Maine and stored temporarily to prevent further theft while the city plans a new library.
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Albany
Maine
FBI
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Portland
Edward V. Chenevert
U.S
William Dreyer
Solzhenitsyn seeks forgiveness at Cavendish Town Meeting
Exiled Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn appeared at Cavendish Vermont town meeting to apologize for his seclusion and warn that communism threatens democracy. He likened the Soviet system to a sickness and urged residents to forgive him for his fence and isolation. He spoke through an interpreter and received a standing ovation before departing to allow the town to proceed with its business.
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Cavendish
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn
Natalya
Russia
Zurich
Switzerland
Vermont
Alexander
Munity
Mechanicville Man Kept for March Trial in Fatal Sniping
Ke nyon Billy Pruyn 33 of Kennedy Gardens Mechanicville faces 37 felonies including first and second degree murder for a October 30 shooting spree at Joyces Log Cabin area that killed Mechanicville Patrolman Paul Luther 21 and resident James Mars 51. Prosecutor is David Wait. defense Edward McMahon. Pruyn awaits trial in Saratoga County Jail.
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Mechanicville
Kenyon
Billy’ Pruyn
Saratoga County
Pruyn
Kennedy Gardens
Paul Luther
James Mars
Joyce
Main Street
John Gonnelly
David Wait
Saratoga Springs
Edward McMahon
Burns seeks Colonie town board seat
Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals chairman Richard Burns says he is interested in running for the town board seat left by Councilman Arthur Jenkins. He notes the Republican town committee is aware of his candidacy and will discuss his name at Thursday’s meeting as a potential nomination.
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Colonie
Richard Burns
Burns
Dance Benefit in Latham for Cerebral Palsy
The Colonie Elks and Does Square Dance Club of Latham sponsor a benefit dance for Cerebral Palsy from 1 15 to 11 p m March 27. More than 20 top New England callers and round dance callers are donating their time and talent for the event.
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Latham
Colonie Elks and Does Square Dance Club
New England
Latham Man Named Olympic Executive Administrator for 1980 Games
Charles E. Carlson of Latham named executive administrator for the Lake Placid 1980 Winter Olympics with a $38,900 salary. He will oversee construction and operations, starting April, creating about 400 local jobs. Carlson confirmed bids for the 90-meter ski jump and noted limited road work and I-87 improvements. The Sierra Club has no court action, and Carter's attendance at ground breaking is possible.
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Albany
N.Y
Latham
Charles E. Carlson
Lake Placid
Raymond Schuler
Carlson
Transportation Department
Schuler
Hugh Carey
The
Sierra Club
Olympic Committee
Intervale
Jimmy Carter
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Direct Mail Advertising Association
Park Ave
East 43Rd St
New York
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DMAA
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Cohoes
L. M
Dorothy
Eagle Mills
A. R
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Pauline
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Walter Drake Silver Exchange
Drake Building
Colorado Springs
Col
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Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas Entertainments, Inc
KYW - TV
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Philadelphia
Merv Griffin
Douglas
Metromedia Producers Corp
Sunset Blvd
Hollywood
Cal
Health - Tex
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Health & Tex, Inc
Broadway
Joanne Smith
Albany County News
Attorney’s Office
Elks
Congress
Bureau of Prison
Art Ray Brook
Adirondack Park Agency
N.Y. 73
Department of Transportation
Larry Charles E. Carlson
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