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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1967
Page
8
The Troy Record announces subscription pricing for in county and out of county delivery plans including yearly and short terms. It lists management positions and notes Associated Press rights and circulation figures for April 1967.
The Citizens Public Expenditure Survey 1966 shows New York taxpayers pay 1.40 dollars in federal taxes for every 1 dollar of aid. Across 17 states, New Jersey bears the heaviest burden at 1.83. Thirty-one states gain, Alaska pays 0.12, while Kansas and New Hampshire break even. Federal aid rose from 6.9 billion in 1939 to 12.5 billion in 1966, with projections to 17.4 billion, and programs often require states to fund other needs.
The Netherlands celebrates the birth of the first male heir to the House of Orange since 1851 and the first heir since 1864. Crowning Beatrix’s son renews royal favor amid long republican pressures, with bells and cannons marking the moment and a sense of national relief after generations under Queens.
New York artist George Vander Sluis, backed by a foundation grant, seeks to paint abstract murals on barns near Syracuse to beautify landscapes and encourage preservation. The piece argues the old barn era is vanished, replaced by functional modern barns, and that his mission may arrive too late to salvage the past.
The bid by Bertrand Russell and an anti American alliance to stage a war crimes trial of President Johnson and Secretary of State Rusk faced mockery and international friction. Stockholm hosts protests as France and Switzerland ban the proceedings, while de Gaulle defends France’s stance and friendship amid the controversy.
A wartime letter from Edward F Kuclear Sr of Maplewood defends bombing North Vietnam and condemns antiwar protestors and minorities. It claims Viet Cong threats justify continued U S bombing and asserts support for military action and punitive measures against dissenters.
A reader questions where modest children and future ladies are, urging mothers to enforce knee coverage in dresses. She argues parents must take firm action, teach daughters modesty, and discipline fashion choices rather than complain.
The item lists Q and A on historical questions. It notes Sir Robert Walpole as the first Enz minister from 1721 to 1742. It mentions Congress in 1911 approving a monument to President John Tyler, who died in 1862 with no prior official notice. It identifies the male fur seal as the mammal that fasts during breeding. It states the human heart weighs about 11 ounces for men and nine ounces for women.
The piece argues against chasing average contentment and conformity. It praises individuals who think for themselves and pursue progress through distinctive thought and leadership rather than merely avoiding dissent or following the crowd.
Dr W G Brandstadt lists household burn prevention steps for families focusing on early drills escape routes from each room and quick entry exit. He warns against smoke inhalation and clothing fires and urges flame resistant fabrics and firesafety education.
The piece recalls a father taking his 8-year-old son Mark Matthew to a ball game to savor hot dogs peanuts and sodas while watching the game. It notes the boy’s growing interest in the action on the field the crowd’s reactions and the momentary maturation as he cheers for players like Frank Howard and learns to recognize opponents beyond a team mascot.
A reader questions origins of a motto used by Alcoholics Anonymous and seeks authorship details. The column notes misprints and corrections from readers about words, phrases, and historical references, including teddy bears named after Theodore Roosevelt and clarifications on slang terms.
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