New RPI President Grosh Aims To Continue Engineering Focus
Dr. Richard J. Grosh named 14th president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after success as Purdue engineering dean. He pledges to maintain the school's technological goals while adapting to a changing world, continuing a tradition begun by Stephen Van Rensselaer and carried forward by Dr. Folsom. Troy welcomes the Michigan-born educator and his family.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Richard J. Grosh
Rensselaer County
RPI
Richard G. Folsom
Grosh
Purdue University
School
Troy
Dr. Grosh
Hudson Valley links with Union and RPI for degrees
HVCC and Union College reach an accord duplicating a prior agreement with RPI to align two year associate degrees with potential full four year bachelor studies. The program ensures HVCC graduates can pursue a seamless path to a full degree at either partner college.
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Hudson Valley Community College
Union College
Troy
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
HVCC
Hvcc Grad
Uate
RPI
Union
Hudson Valley
Out Of Favor Demonstrations Lose Public Support
A cross country poll shows 71 percent disapprove protests while 18 percent approve. Many oppose the disruption and violence linked to recent Washington DC demonstrations, warning of anti social planning over change.
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Washington, D.C
Compromise Reached In SALT Talks Progress
After 17 months of stalemate, Washington and Moscow agree on a revised agenda for arms talks. The breakthrough paves the way for preliminary agreements on limits to anti ballistic missile systems and nuclear weapon balance ahead of July talks in Helsinki.
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Washington
Helsinki
Pulse Of The People On Opium, UN Efforts, And Health Aid
A letter discusses illicit heroin as a global threat requiring UN action and prompt leadership from the Secretary General to curb opium exports. It cites Turkey’s alleged failure to halt supply and NYS Senator Hughes's proposal to subsidize Turkish farmers and destroy poppy crops. It also critiques Nixon era health professional training funding and Javits’s health care stance in New York.
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NYS
John H. Hughes
United Nations
General Assembly
Charles P. Barrett Watervliet
Rent Administration
Nixon
Javits
Senate
New York State
Ken Zoll
Speigletown Church Debate Sparks Community Letter
Jeanne Phoenix argues for keeping a local Speigletown church, criticizing church rivalry and referencing long travel to St Augustine's in heavy snow. She notes residents attend services and urges unity under Christian values.
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Speigletown
St. Augustine’s Church
Oil Mill Hill
Jeanne Phoenix
Protest Views on Washington From Local Reader
A Troy reader rejects antiwar protesters accusing them of narrow thinking and destruction. He states support for Nixon and believes Vietnam veterans show greater patriotism, while condemning radical demonstrators.
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the Record
Washington
Nixon
Vietnam
J. H. Emmet
Drug traffic Editorial on opium flow and NATO aid
The piece notes that 85 percent of world opium originates in Turkey and reaches illicit heroin labs in France. It questions how U S defense and economic aid to NATO allies may, paradoxically, return as a multi million dollar flow back to the United States through drug and defense channels.
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Turkey
France
USA
NATO
Know Your Lawmakers In Washington And Albany
Directory listing U.S. Senator offices Jacob Javits James Buckley addresses. Representatives Carleton King Samuel Stratton. State Senators Douglas Hudson Walter Langley Ronald Stafford. Assemblymen Neil Kelleher Thomas Brown Fred Field Fred Droms Lawrence Corbett Clarence Lane with Albany and Washington mailing addresses.
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Washington, D.C
Carleton J. King Samuel S. Stratton
Albany
the Capitol
N.Y
Douglas Hudson
Walter B. Langley
Ronald B. Stafford
Assemblymen
Albany, N.Y
Neil W. Kelleher
Thomas W. Brown
Fred G. Field
Fred Droms Jn
Lawrence E. Corbett Jr
Clarence D. Lane
Abortion Bill Editor Letter from a Catholic Teen
A young Catholic girl in Syeaway expresses concern about the Donovan Crawford abortion bill. She argues for the right to life and suggests petitioning and placing unwanted babies in homes until families can care for them. She urges broader action to influence public opinion.
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Syeaway
Donovan-Crawford
Board to choose assistant superintendent for business affairs
The enlarged Troy Board of Education plans to select an assistant superintendent for business affairs. With nine members, all current and soon-to-be elected directors should have a say, ensuring fairness and respecting the powers of new board members.
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Board of Education
Troy
Louis A. Cohen
Health Care Crisis Rooted in Professional Shortage
The Record notes studies identify a shortage of doctors nurses and technicians as a major cause of the health care crisis. It highlights anxious urban ER waits and the lack of private physicians for millions of families, signaling widespread access concerns and policy interest.
Pollution complaints prompt action at Frear Park site
Kathleen Sullivan voices concern over littering and burning at Frear Park. She notes neighbors burning old papers and car tires, causing thick black smoke after complaints yielded no action. She urges authorities to address the issue.
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Record
Words Wit and Wisdom Quiz Answers in The Times Record
William and Mary Morris publish How Good Is Your English a new leaflet answering 18 common questions. The Times Record notes the Words, Wit and Wisdom feature with multiple choice items and answers, including pronunciations for ROO ROHN de lay ROHT ROY lee and more.
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Roy-Lee
Roch- Et
Rob-Uh
Rohd-Ster
William and
Mary Morris
the Times Record
P.O
Los Angeles
Calif
Rowan Eyes Democracy in Civil Rights Critique
The US Civil Rights Commission, led by Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, burdens HUD and the Administration over housing and employment discrimination. It cites Romney on Meet the Press and accuses the admin of retreating from open communities and forced integration while promising voluntary local action. The piece argues political incentives limit reform.
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Washington
Theodore M. Hesburgh
US. Commission On Civil Rights
George Romney
Housing and Urban Development
Commission
HUD
Romney
The
Hesburgh
Notre Dame University
Nixon
Civil Rights Commission
Father Hesburgh
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Vienna
Soviet Union
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James L. Buckley
William and Mary Morris
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