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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1967

Page

8

Mothers Day Observed By Killdeers At Drive‑In

At the Hudson River Drive In in Stillwater a pair of killdeers nesting on a theater ramp hatched three fledglings on Mother's Day. For three springs the birds theater patrons by rear ing a nest near a speaker post as cars arrive. Theatre owner Dom Carell of Mechanicville blocks the area each year to protect the brood until they fly solo.

Hudson River Drive-In Stillwater Dom Carell Mechanicville

Immunization Clinics Set Tomorrow at Shenendehowa

The fourth in a series of immunization clinics will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Shenendehowa Central School, announced by Saratoga County Public Health Nurses from Mechanicville City Hall. Dr. Donald Hinman, health officer, will lead the effort with public health nurses, school nurses, and volunteers assisting. Measles vaccine will be available for children between 11 months and school age. Preschool and school age children with a parent may attend at 9:15 a.m.

Shenendehowa Central School Saratoga County Public Health Mechanicville City Hall Donald Hinman

Bid Request Clarified By Urban Aide

Urban Renewal Agency director Frank Yankowski clarified that bids for demolition of Park Avenue buildings were misdated. The bid reception, announced for Saturday, refers to preliminary loan notes for the 1967 68 operation. Further bids for the demolition will be sought later and not received today.

Park Avenue Frank Yankowski Urban Re Newal Agency Urban Renewal Agency

Niagara University Accepts Rinaldi For Political Science

Accepted Thomas Rinaldi, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Rinaldi of Lake Street Stillwater, will major in political science this fall at Niagara University. He is a senior at Catholic Central High School Troy.

Thomas Rinaldi Lawrence Rinaldi Lake Street Stillwater Niagara University Catholic Central High School Troy

Two Residents Report Being Bitten By Dogs

Mechanicville residents Edward Deeds of 17 South Railroad Street and Helen Horn of 515 Chestnut Street filed police complaints after dog attacks over the weekend. Deeds said a dog owned by a First Street family bit him at about 6 50 p m Saturday. Horn said a large collie bit her at 9 15 a m Sunday but did not break the skin.

Mechanicville Edward South Railroad St Helen Horn Chestnut St

Winners Listed In Duplicate Bridge Play

Mechanicville and Stillwater players won at a Saturday duplicate bridge event in the Masonic Temple. Twenty nine players competed. In North-South results Charles Redmond and Willis Barnet led, followed by Anna Mae Rose with Emily Rapaport. third went to Carole Bunnecke and Murray Melton. East-West winners were John Bloomer with Andrew McGarraghy first, Phillip Horton with Clifton Knolls second, and Katherine Dyer with Hilda Hewitt third. The future venue shifts to the Peters Purcell Post Building on Saratoga Avenue.

Mechanicville Stillwater Masonic Temple Charles Redmond Delmar Willis Barnet Albany Anna Mae Rose Emily Rapaport Carole Bunnecke Murray Melton Schenectady John Bloomer Scotia J Andrew McGarraghy Phillip Horton Clifton Knolls Katherine Dyer Hilda Hewitt Peters-Purcell Post Saratoga Avenue

Delegation Attends State Elks Convention in NYC

A nine member delegation from Mechanicville Lodge of Elks attended the 55th annual State Elks Association convention in New York City. John Kenny of Greenwich Lodge, a former Mechanicville resident, was elected vice president to represent the Northeast District at the convention. Exalted Ruler Carmine J. DeCrescente was taken to New York by Thomas F. Gorman, Joseph Daniels, Earle D. Rooney, Jack Loughlin, Lawrence F. Rinaldi, Andrew Gagliardi, Arthur Carnevale and Con A. Santagato.

Mechanicville Lodge of Elks State Elks Association New York City Mechanicville John Kenny Greenwich Lodge Carmine J. DeCrescente New York Thomas F. Gorman Joseph Daniels Earle D. Rooney Jack Loughlin Lawrence F. Rinaldi Andrew Gagliardi Arthur Carnevale Con A. Santagato

One Driver Hurt In Two-Car Crash

Harry Robens aged 31 of 26 Leonard Street Mechanicville sustained injuries to knee head and neck in a two car collision at Saratoga and Viail Avenues Mechanicville. He was taken to Leonard Hospital for treatment. Ernest E. Gahan 40 of Route Dover New York was the other driver in the westbound vehicle from which the preliminary police report lists the accident.

Harry Robens Leonard St Mechanicville Saratoga Viail Avenues Robens Leonard ‘Hospital Ernest E.O 'Gahan RD 2 Dover N.u

Hit-Run Driver Sought After Parked Car Damage

Police seek a hit and run driver who sideswiped a parked car on South Central Avenue Mechanicville late Saturday night or Sunday morning. Dr. Allen Gifford of 195 Fifth Ave Troy reports the left rear fender damaged near the American Legion Post rooms.

South Central Avenue Mechanicville Allen Gifford Fifth Ave Troy American Legion

Window Breaking Continues in Mechanicville

Police report a weekend of window damage in Mechanicville with suspected preschoolers tied to multiple incidents. Mrs Ricciardone, Mrs Berlingier, and a third address on Third Street prompted alerts as officers warn that air guns and slingshots are banned in city limits.

Mechanicville John Mel Bride Third St Anthony J. Ricciardone S. Third St Ralph Berlingier Chestnut St Henry C. Arnold

Drug Prices Varied Widely in New York City Markets

Washington AP reports price variance up to 850 percent for drugs in New York City cited by William Haddad of the Citizens Committee for Metropolitan Affairs. C Joseph Stetler of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association warned that high costs fund research, while New York Comptroller Arthur Levitt urged drug price profit limits. Stetler urged caution on regulation and defended research costs, noting some insist on generic naming for savings, while critics of the industry push for cheaper drugs.

Washington New York City William Haddad Citizens Committee For Metropolitan Affairs C. Joseph Stetler Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Haddad Stetler Senate Arthur Levitt New York New York State Congress Subcommittee Gaylord Nelson D-Wis Nelson Speno Ler

Travia Opposes Special Census Before Redistricting

Assembly Speaker Anthony J. Travia dismisses a proposal for a special census prior to New York State redrawing its 41 congressional districts. Senate Republican leaders push for a census to avoid basing reapportionment on the 1960 count, with potential for a 60 day census and a non partisan advisory group.

Travia Albany N.Y Assembly Anthony J. Travia New York State Edward J. Speno East Meadow Nassau Upstate Suffolk Speno GOP Associated Press U.S. Supreme Court Rockefeller

New patrol beats boosted by city police plan

Troy adopts a new setup where foot patrols cover most zones on three shifts around the clock and certain cruisers run one man on duty for an hour. The change aims to improve response, with emergency radio links ensured by nearby call boxes. 105 traffic violations were reported by foot patrols, including sidewalk parking and wrong-way parking. Public safety officials note mixed feelings among officers during the trial.

John Sl. Sanvidge Sanvidge

Court Rules Protect Juvenile Rights Across Trials

The Supreme Court, in an 8 to 1 decision, extended to juveniles the same constitutional protections as adults in criminal trials. Citing an Arizona case, the ruling ensures notice of charges, right to an attorney, right to confront witnesses, protection against self incrimination, access to transcripts, and appeal rights. Justice Fortas announced the ruling before a packed courtroom, emphasizing that the Constitution applies to all.

Washington Supreme Court Abe Fortas Potter Stewart Arizona Nis Fortas

Early Harvard Overseer Hugh Peter Urged Reform in 1736

Old Boston report notes Master Hugh Peter, a member of the first Harvard Board of Overseers, advocating unemployment relief prison reform and slum clearance as early as 1736 in a public address.

Boston OPI Hugh Peter Harvard Board of Overseers

Nutmeg facts from Susior Encyclopaedia feature

Nutmeg is the kernel of a tropical tree fruit, with Myristica fragrans as the common species. The evergreen tree bears fruit after about eight years, yielding for 25 years, with harvests mainly three times a year. The fruit resembles a pear, opening to reveal mace and the nutmeg kernel. Nuts are dried, shells removed, and the mace separated. nutmegs are exported whole to retain flavor, then grated for use. Sources note oil of mace and nutmeg butter, and regions like the West Indies and Brazil asmajor producers.

Fast Indies West Indies Spice Islands Brazil

Man Pleads Guilty In East Greenbush Assault Case

A 24-year-old Albany man George J. Merhige Jr. pleaded guilty in Rensselaer County Court to third degree assault of his father-in-law Edward Hunter. Judge John T. Casey set sentencing for May 26 after a probation review. Merhige remained on $1,500 bail with DA consent. The charge was reduced from second degree assault. arrest June 13 followed an alleged strike at Best Road home in East Greenbush.

Albany George J. Merhige Jr N. Allen SL Rensselaer East Greenbush John T. Casey Ises Merhige Probation Department Atty M. Andrew Dwyer Jr

Greek Aide Praises Truman Doctrine in Athens

In Athens Col George Papadopoulos, a leader of the military junta, lauded the Truman Doctrine as the plan that saved Greece from communism 20 years ago and said the regime shares that aim. In his first public appearance since seizing power, he urged Greeks to rebaptize themselves and back the revolution actively.

Athens Greece Greenk Col George Papadopoulos Harry S. Truman

Fun Time Riddles and Winners Feature

The page presents light humor with a kid named Billy claiming ten answers, Mary joking about a diamond ring, and a riddle column titled Tell Me Why. It notes a winner, William Geunce, 12, Waterbury Conn, for Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events entries and invites readers to send jokes and zip code.

Jane Mary Billy Teacher William Geunce Waterbury Conn

Williams College Names Specialist as Resource Policy Professor

Williams College appoints Dr. Andrew J. W. Schefley of UMass as associate professor of resource policy. John E. Sawyer says a Center for Environmental Studies and Planning may be created, directed by Schefley, contingent on funds. The center would partner with Mount Hope Farm, a 1000 acre Williamstown estate acquired in 1963.

Andrew J. W. Schefley University of Massachusetts Williams College John E. Sawyer Massachusetts Liberal Arts Callese Sawyer Williams Scheffey Mount Hope Farm Williamstown

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Killdeers Europe Atlantic Luxembourg White Fifth Avenue Rockefeller Center New England Scotland Holland Norway Denmark Lurembourg N.Y. City Wynantskill Spring Avenue Paul Mohl David Colpoys Steve Mohl Dale Jones Ali Gondmcending Lalands By Ken Echard Sidney C. Smith James W. Doherty Doherty Troy Police Bureau PepsiCere Settling Company, Int W. Y PepsiGe, Inc M. Y Britannica Susior Encyclopaedia David Manelsk Parma Truman Hickey F Ford Sales, Inc Fifth Ave, Trey Latham Motors, Inc Civers Latham, WY
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