Quinn to Head County Legislature in Democrat Selection
E J Quinn was chosen as chairman designatee of the new Rensselaer County Legislature by Democratic legislators elect. Daniel C Ashley was named majority leader designee. The party holds a 10 to 5 majority. organization for January is set.
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Rensselaer County
Democratic
Edward J. Quinn
The
New
Edward F. McDonough
Daniel C. Ashley
McDonough
Quinn
Troy
15Th St
Catholic Central High School
New York School of Embalming
U S General Opposes Cease Fire in Vietnam
Lt. Gen. Julian Ewell, commander of III Corps in Vietnam, says a cease-fire would be like ringing a bell for a boxer against the ropes. He notes casualties rise fourfold under defensive posture and warns against short or long pauses in fighting.
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Long Binh
Vietnam
UPI
U.S
Julian Ewell
Washington
Nixon
Ewell
III Corps
Saigon
A W French Dies Suddenly At Residence
Alfred W. French Jr., 87, of 1888 Highland Ave., a Troy resident and former operator of the Troy and Albany Express Line, died Wednesday morning at his home. He is survived by two daughters, two sons, 11 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at Riverview Funeral Home with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Tor
Quinn
15Th Street
Ruth
Troy Council
Knights of Columbus
van Rensselaer
Ashley
6Th Ward
Troy High School
Hudson Valley Community College
St. William’s Church
HVCC
Miriam E. Forest
Madison Ave
Alfred W. French Jr
Highland Ave
Troy
Alfred W
Jennie Stiles French
French
Albany
Jessie Morris
Marion Wolfe
Edward T
Alfred W. French III
Riverview Funeral Home
2Nd Ave
Stephen Gillespie
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Latham
Oakwood Cemetery
Helicopter Hovers At High Altitude While Fuel Siphoned From Ground
The Navy reports a Sikorsky helicopter hovered at up to 10 000 feet for hours using a two mile long aluminum hose fed from a ground spool. The test by Space Craft Inc and Office of Naval Research, named Operation Long Drink, explored airborne fuel transfer with an automatic hover system.
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Washington
Navy
Office of Naval Research By
Space Craft, Inc
Huntsville
Ala
Honey Bees 4 H Club Plans November Activities
The Honey Bees 4-H Club met at the Waite home with Christine Gillis as leader in Mrs. Bailey's absence. They scheduled a spaghetti dinner for mothers and a November 29 gathering to craft Christmas ornaments. Charlie Petty won for selling the most candy for the Washington County Fair Dormitory Fund and several members received honors at Achievement Night.
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Cynthia
JoAnn Waite
Christine Gillis
John Bailey
Charlie Petty
Washington County Fair Dormitory Fund
Pleasant Valley Infirmary
Diane Bailey
Kathy Smith
Donna Gillis
Alexcia Saunders
Water Ration Continues as Drought Ends in Chesterfield
Chesterfield England water rationing persisted midweek despite streets flooded a foot deep. A torrential downpour ended a weeks-long drought but no rain reached local reservoirs.
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Chesterfield
England
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Gordon L. Hayes
Westinghouse
Tappan
Westingh
Glenwood
BTU
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