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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1967
Page
7
Ominous Albany reports warn lawmakers may push a 1967 compulsory health insurance bill after a rushed process. Critics say Medicaid costs ballooned to 738 million for 1967 68, with 145 million yearly business costs cited.
The governor and Legislature initially rejected a 90 cent liquor tax and four extra lottery drawings. As adjournment nears, the measures gain traction, framed as education funding. Critics warn revenues may stay local, with schools potentially directing distribution.
The government imposes devices and fuel controls on the nation’s three largest cities to curb toxic emissions. Costs may rise up to twenty percent, but the move aims to spark private and public action, proving solutions can start small and grow with effort.
The text argues the weatherman’s failed forecast of a heavy storm provides psychological relief for the public. It compares him to an umpire or judge and suggests criticism serves to vent winter fatigue and reclaim sanity on the rare days when forecasts hit or miss.
Pulse Of The People letters critique Ho Chi Minh as a public image and compare him to Uncle Sam. The writer cites New York water pressure issues on the Hill, mutual aid from neighboring tankers during last summer’s fire, and a yearly service cost of 4000 dollars with donations. They accuse the mayor of chasing a fire district return while threatening recreation cuts and note school tax payments in Mechanicville.
Editor notes Jimmy Hoffa was jailed for lawbreaking while Adam Clayton Powell faced a light rebuke for defying Congress. The column urges ending talk of discrimination and prejudice, signed by Mrs MRA Waterford.
A reader asks the meaning of bo dacious a word blending bold and audacious. Morris notes it may mean arrogant or remarkable, with dictionaries offering varied senses. Also discussed is the origin of the phrase same old 76 and slang like 86, plus a Pittsburgh reader’s medical-miracle clipping.
A resident voices anger over Mechanicville fire district moves. A self appointed committee allegedly acts for all, pressuring annexation to join Mechanicville. He notes 120 attended their meeting, questions town board absence, and calls for inclusive dialogue. He cites urban renewal and tax concerns.
A reflection on why humans keep pets from dogs and cats to horses and birds. The piece traces ancient bonds with animals, noting affection, companionship, and utility, and argues civilization sustains a nonhuman population for friendship and delight. It highlights humanity’s enduring need for pets as extensions of family life and everyday happiness.
Henry J. Taylor analyzes Robert F. Kennedy's 1972 presidential bid focusing on age demographics and voter trends. He argues Kennedy relies on census data, but by 1972 he will be 47 and face a shifting youth vote, potentially undermining his appeal. The piece critiques Kennedy's strategy, noting his leftward positioning and campaign apparatus while questioning the long-term viability of his bid.
The doctor explains winter itch from skin dryness as steam heated homes dry indoor air and aging, with recommendations to limit soap, shorten showers, humidify air, and use lanolin. The column also answers reader questions on elbow bursitis, noting hydrocortisone injections or ultrasound as common treatments and advising gradual joint movement to prevent stiffness.
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