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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1971
Page
1
State leaders mark time on three bills that would save the state 10 million dollars but cut scholar incentive awards and Regents Scholarships. Budget slashing prompted reform proposals that would limit eligibility and reduce fellowships while delaying action on both chambers.
Albany leaders refuse to reinstate 8,250 jobs as the Civil Service Employees Association urged a reversal on layoffs. Republicans insist no funds will be added to the $7.69 billion budget as the legislature moves toward adjournment.
Governor Rockefeller and Mayor Lindsay and aides confront New York City deficit in the 1971-72 expense budget. City officials insist the budget carries a deficit exceeding $1 billion as talks continue from Thursday into Friday at the Capitol and governor's mansion.
The CSEA says it will strike June 16 while Democrats seek to add 267 million to the ledgers with a tax reform program. Assembly Minority Leader Stanley Stein gut says the proposals will more than adequately cover all restorations discussed, though Democrats may be hardnosed in pursuit.
City Manager Ralph A. De Santis announced a $150000 contract with Cole-Layer-Trumble Co of Dayton to provide a citywide tax equalization appraisal program for Troy. The project aims to align property values with 1971 levels, produce uniform assessments, and prepare for 1972 assessments with preparatory work starting immediately.
President Nixon dedicates the LBJ Presidential Archives with over 5000 guests invited for a live telecast. Former President Johnson will respond as Vice President Agnew and Speaker Albert attend along with court and cabinet officials. the Texas Legislature plans to attend as a body.
At the annual meeting in Detroit the Campaign GM proposals to reform director elections and pull GM out of South Africa were rejected. Only 2.97 million of 229 million votes backed the South Africa pullout while nominations reform drew 1.36 percent and dealer employee customer nominee 1.1 percent of votes. Reverend Leon Sullivan urged divestment amid apartheid criticism. The results limit efforts to broaden governance and foreign involvement.
Stewart E. Albert, ally of Leslie Bacon, burned a subpoena served by FBI in a New Haven Superior Court hallway after being ordered to testify before a New York federal grand jury investigating an alleged plot to bomb New York City banks. See also Bacon’s Seattle jail for contempt and ongoing Seale Huggins trial involvement.
Washington AP reports April inflation shows grocery prices rising sharply while overall living costs increase only modestly. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes a 0.3 percent April rise, wages up slightly, and a 4.3 percent year over year cost increase, with dining out up 0.4 percent.
AP reports two patrolmen were shot and killed in Upper Manhattan after a high speed chase as part of a spate of attacks on police over three days. A separate notes package claimed racist motives and referenced revolutionary justice.
Paris reports France has lifted its veto on Britain joining the European Common Market. President Pompidou and Prime Minister Heath declare renewed Western Europe unity and commit to conclude entry negotiations, aiming for June approval.
In Saigon an enemy rocket attack on a DMZ base near Charlie 2 killed or wounded nearly all soldiers inside. The three attacks left 30 Americans dead and 50 wounded, the heaviest toll in 17 months, surpassing last week's figures.
The Senate agreed to a sequence of votes over the next two weeks on amendments to a bill extending the military draft. Key upgrades include pay raises and a shorter induction extension, with debate to be cut off if needed. Several specific amendments target Vietnam, enlistment bonuses, and pay totals.
Saratoga County Assemblyman Fred G. Droms criticizes New York State for buying water from New Jersey while a state bottling plant at Saratoga Spa closes due to operating losses. He notes weekly deliveries to agencies, the plant's $65,000 deficit last year, and a proposed price increase from a major distributor that could push the plant to break even. Droms calls for reconsideration and works with the Budget Division to save the state operation.
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