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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1977
Page
1
Test Your Wits Puzzle No 1136 from The Record of Troy presents a series of multiple choice word pairs. Readers fill blanks to reveal solutions and enjoy a light challenge amid a murder trial note and reinforcement remark.
The Times Record announces weekly COINWORD rules for entry eligibility submission deadlines prizes and judging. Entries may be hand drawn or printed and must arrive by 5 p m Tuesday after publication. A $25 weekly prize is awarded with equal sharing if multiple winners and added to next prize if none.
ALBANY The New York Telephone Company will seek a rehearing from the Public Service Commission over its order directing a temporary toll relief plan for Saratoga Springs by June 15 The company contends the 55 percent toll cut ignores approved guidelines on extended calling service and would cost nearly 500000 in the first year with the burden on customers The commission ordered toll relief plans be submitted before implementation while hearings on long term toll free calling continue and Saratoga Springs toll relief supporters call the ruling tacit discrimination
The International Company of Military Historians plans a May 6 to 8 Albany event hosted by the Adirondack Hudson Mohawk chapter. Highlights include a Saratoga Battlefield tour and displays of armaments and uniforms at the Ramada Inn. Attendance is limited to members and guests.
Nassau officials plan a 7 4 p.m. meeting in village hall to discuss replacing a water main in Orchard Park due to repeated service problems. About 20 homes are promised a spring installation as details and costs are reviewed. Margaret Van Deusen, village clerk, notes several other matters will be discussed.
Jim McManus, longtime Albany Rensselaer station master, retires after 47 years in railroading. His last day on the job was February 18 with official retirement March 28, and a farewell party is planned in Rensselaer. He recalls glory days, meets with retirees, and notes governors and celebrities passing through.
East Greenbush school officials plan to extend a numeric grading system from Columbia High to some elementary grades next year. The board will review current practice before deciding how many of the eight lower grades will switch. A 7:30 PM meeting will also discuss a five week winter break proposal and funding for a children's theatre visit. The panel will hear driver education findings and consider portable bleachers for girls sports plus Genet Middle School speed bump use.
During a two hour mock session in Albany the Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs of New York State staged a political exercise. Senators passed an obscenity law amendment and a criminal court option for wife beating while defeating a pregnancy disability benefit bill. The Assembly mirrored these actions and allowed smoking, unlike the real lawmakers.
An East Greenbush resident, 72, Charles H. Gundrum of 1 Iroquois Point, died when his car hit the rear of a tractor trailer on Route 20 near Lape Road in Schodack. The driver Donald R. Gould, 29, of Greenfield, Massachusetts was uninjured. An autopsy at Samaritan Hospital was ordered. Investigators Trooper Joseph Drzymala and Inspector John Gasburn led the case.
Police in Schenectady said they are awaiting autopsy results for Ann S. Price, 23, and her eight month old grandson Dayon, found dead in their bedroom at 2 Van Voast St. The cause of death is unknown and the case remains under investigation.
Albany officials including Donald Wallace oppose locating 40 000 square feet of mall concourse space for about 14 shops. They argue retailers there would avoid city taxes while using services and competing with taxed nearby businesses. Some support exists but most see 10 year debate and possible downtown retail growth.
Five Bennington merchants signed an agreement with the New York State Tax Department allowing New York to tax goods sold in Vermont but delivered across the state line. David Newell of the Bennington Chamber said the pact ends back tax threats and lets merchants challenge the tax in court. The signatories include two furniture stores, two hardware stores, and an oil company.
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