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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1971
Page
2
The hung jury trial ended in dismissal amid emotional scenes as Mrs Huggins widow of a slain Panther leader cried and marched to the New Haven Green. Seale saluted supporters outside the court while Panther leaders in Oakland praised the decision and denounced political prisoners in the United States.
The drowning of 71 year old Charles Ward of Whitehall in Lake Champlain near Dutch Gap was ruled accidental by Washington County Coroner Leslie A. White. Ward apparently fell from his boat Monday and his body was found near a dock Monday evening.
Washington AP reports lender and Homebuilders Association president John A. Stastny says mortgage rates have bottomed and may rise this year perhaps by as much as half a percentage point. He cites speculation inflation uncertainty and a 7 percent ceiling on FHA and VA loans as factors keeping rates from falling further.
The Troy Boys' Club held its bowling awards banquet with pro bowler John Walther as guest speaker. Recipients include Gene Rouse most improved and team awardees Dick Feichter Joe Farrell Steve Wishart John Seitz Scott Jenkins for first place. second place team honors to Mark Lupe Andy Cooper George Pardee Joe Manico Harold Turner. third and fourth place teams listed with members. Special honors went to James Ray for sportsmanship Mark Luce for second high single and triple Andy Cooper for attendance Tom Britt for style and Wishart and Seitz for team boosters.
The three page injunction, read by school attorney F Redmond Griffin, orders thirteen named students and all others to cease occupying the Pittsburgh Building and interfering with campus operations. The restraint remains through June 3 and threatens contempt of court for violations.
The SASU announced its vehement opposition to extending the Temporary State Commission on Campus Unrest for another year. The group warned that expanding the panel's authority threatens academic freedom across the state.
Republican William O. Mills, a former aide to Rogers C B Morton, won the Maryland district U S House seat vacated by Morton. Mills led 31 165 to 27 234 over State Sen Elroy G Boyer as all 195 polling places reported unofficially, with gains in Anne Arundel and Talbot counties. He benefited from backing by Anne Arundel GOP leader Joseph W Alton and Morton’s organized support.
The New York Senate neared disorder as Democrats and Republicans clashed over abolishing the divorce reconciliation bureau. Senator Lentol denounced the spectacle while Goodman moved between sides causing further unrest. Brydges urged returning to decorum as Za kretski praised him on his birthday.
Lt. Gov. Wendell Ford defeated former Gov. Bert Combs to win the Democratic nomination for governor in Kentucky. With 987 of 3,085 precincts counted Ford led 78,749 to 61,357 as Combs conceded, citing Ford tax positions on education funding. Republican winner Tom Emberton led the GOP ticket with running mate James Host.
The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday the outright release of left-handed pitcher Mike McCormick.
White Owl and Bobo Brazil defeated Eric the Red and the Executioner in the main tag team feature before the largest crowd of the season at the Troy Armory. Johnny Powers retained the North American Heavyweight title with a 20:55 win over Crusher Verdue. Waldo von Erich beat Pete Sanchez and Vic Rozzetani topped Dr. X. The next show is scheduled for June 15 at the New Scotland Avenue Armory.
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