Troy Record Offers Subscriptions and Rates Announcement
The Troy Record lists staff roles and subscription terms for daily morning edition. Details include pricing for in-state mail, out-of-state mail, and single copies, with daily and weekly rates and geographic coverage, noting Associated Press affiliation and October 1967 circulation figures.
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Joseph J. Lachapelle
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Troy Record
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Shore
Lottery Failure Deepens as Banks Banned in New York
The state warns of shift to selling outlets like supermarkets and drug stores after banks were barred from lottery sales. Revenues fall far short of promises, prompting calls to reconsider the measure and seek new education funding sources.
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Washington
U.S. Senate
State Tax Department
New York
Strangely Silent On Congress Overseas Junkets Reform
The Wall Street Journal notes a core flaw in congressional travel expense oversight. Critics say members lack accountability for overseas expenditures, sometimes collecting double per diems as they tour multiple countries in limited time. The piece stresses enforcing current travel-cost laws before debating broader curbs.
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Wall Street Journal
State Department
Tee
United States
Atlantic
Caribbean
Latin America
Someday Is Now The Dissent And The Military Defection
A strong editorial argues that antiwar demonstrations and civil disobedience undermine the American Constitution and democratic rule. It links sailor defections, a soldier’s refusal to obey, and POW releases to a broader erosion of law and order, warning that setting aside law paves the way for greater damage to democracy.
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Japan
North
Vietnam
Hanoi
U.S
Okinawa Reversion Debate and U.S. Base Policy
The piece weighs Okinawa reversion to Japan against U S military needs in Asia. It argues full U S withdrawal is not feasible due to security risks from China and ongoing Vietnam War commitments. It notes Okinawa’s economic gains under U S control and Japan’s rise, cautioning against basing treaties that would invite continuous protests and nuclear tensions.
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Sato
Tokyo
Washington
Okinawa
United States
Japan
Asia
Reukyu Islands
China
South Korea
Ryukyus
Pulse Of The People Letters Policy Note
The Pulse of The People will publish only letters bearing the writer’s name and address. The name may be withheld on request. The right is reserved to reject and shorten letters.
Ridiculous Editor’s Opinion on Local Brownstones
In Troy the writer voices a lifelong resident stance criticizing the brownstones. He recalls neglected lawns railings and sidewalks and challenges the notion that these houses are beautiful symbols, calling the recent change ridiculous.
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the Record
Watervliet Young Marines shown positive community impact
Reader notes 112 of 190 Young Marines members live in Watervliet and clarifies no drill music or late hours at the school HQ. Post by local resident defends the unit’s discipline, teamwork, and civic contribution, while addressing resident concerns about noise and location.
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Watervliet School
Trick Or Treat Editor Praises Halloween Callers on Sylvan Avenue
The Record notes friendly Halloween visitors on Sylvan Avenue in Latham. OLD FOGY expresses appreciation for the well behaved youngsters and enjoyment in meeting them at the door.
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Record
Sylvan Avenue
Latham
Fire Prevention Luncheon For Children Sponsored By Kiwanis
A letter from Mrs. Nancy McCloskey thanks the Kiwanis Club for a Fire Prevention luncheon at the Masonic Temple supervised by Capt. Louis Unser. Children enjoyed a fire truck ride and the event highlighted volunteer efforts and kind community support.
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Kiwanis Club
Louis Unser
Masonic Temple
Nancy McCloskey Troy
Trust Them Teens Idea On Growing Up
Readers urge trusting teenagers to learn from mistakes and replace harsh rules with trust. They argue for allowing teens to self govern, support for Young Marines as positive neighbors, and reactivating School 8, seeing patriotism in civic usefulness over publicized delinquency.
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the Record
Edward R, Ormsby
Cohoes
Third Amendment protects home during peace without owner consent
A quiz shows the Third Amendment bars quartering soldiers in private homes in peacetime without the owner’s consent. Other questions note Custer dates, Tokyo’s population, human bones, and Pershing as the only General of the Armies with four stars. Washington’s 1799 establishment lacked record of appointment.
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Anvil
Tokyo
Japan
John J. Pershing
Congress
George Washington
Urban Machine Decline Shapes White Voter Fears
Washington analysis surveys how northern cities face a tough racial adjustment as the New Machine coalition of Democrats unions and city bureaucrats loses power. It notes rising white lower and middle income discontent, white opposition to Negro claims, and calls for sympathy toward white voters while urging moderate mediation to prevent violence.
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Washington
Democratic Party
New Machine
Philadelphia
James Tate
Arlen Specter
Stokes
Boston
Louise Day Hicks
Hicks
Cleveland
Tate
New York
A Thought For Today on GOP presidential prospects
The columnist muses on the Republican race and the rise of second-raters to first-rate status through incumbency. He notes Nixon as a political background figure amid governors and contenders, reflects on Kennedy and Johnson, and urges cautious guessing to avoid mistakes in nominating a future president.
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Nixon
Kennedy
Johnson
The Doctor Talks About Alcoholism and Marriage Roles
Dr. Brandstadt outlines a shift in viewing alcoholism as a disease and describes Canadian findings on wives of alcoholic men. He identifies four wife types Suffering Sue, Controlling Kate, Punitive Post, and Wavering Winnie, noting how each reacts to a spouse's drinking and recovery. AlAnon and Alateen are cited as helpful support groups improving family adjustment.
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W. G. Brandstadt
M.D
Canada
Sue
Alcoholics Anonymous
Kate
Winnie
Al-Anon
Alateen
Murphys Law origins sparked by several men with same name
A reader symposium explores who created Murphy's Law. Contributors suggest Murphy or others include the philosopher Murphy and Disraeli or a math teacher. Nagler closes with a fatal anecdote: Murphy was killed by an English driver on a road while facing traffic.
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Murphy
Robert I. Nagler
Prairie du Lac
Wisconsin
Gary M. Klauber
Sil Ver Spring
Vence Murphy
Andrew McCowan
Frederick
Queen Victoria
Benjamin Disraeli
Nagler
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