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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1969
Page
10
Walter J Benedett secretary and assistant treasurer notes daily average circulation 50 598 for October 1969. Rates shown include one year 20 dollars six months 11 00 three months 2 25 one month 2 25 and weekly 60 cents plus extra charges for foreign mail. Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations marked endorsements.
In a Des Moines talk Vice President Agnew argued that editorial comment belongs on the editorial page, not in news columns. The Record Newspapers and other outlets uphold a strict division, noting recent NBC coverage of Nixon and Albany events as examples.
A commentary praises the FBI for rapid action against New York bombings and argues dissent must stay lawful. It warns that violence to protest causes property damage and endangers lives, turning dissent into anarchy and undermining public support for dissidents.
Historical editorial notes a resurgence of rail travel reflecting a broader trend. It cites New York approval for a high speed line from airports to downtown to relieve congestion, plus growing ridership on the Metaliner between New York and Washington and Canada’s lines, suggesting trains regain prominence as autos and air travel strain cities.
The article salutes the first all naval crew Cmdr Charles Conrad Jr Cmdr Richard F Gordon Jr and Cmdr Alan L Bean on Apollo moon mission II noting NASA views this as a pivotal exploration beyond the first manned landing. It highlights three hour moon walks rock sampling and attempts to recover Surveyor II parts.
The text surveys readers split on Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon amid Vietnam War coverage. It contrasts pro Agnew letters with anti Nixon protest prose, noting fears about a crisis of confidence, presidential information, and peaceful political process.
A reader asks what high tea is and how high one gets. The column explains that high tea is a substantial British meal resembling a buffet with beef ham pies mackerel tea and bread after which Britons often expect simpler fare postwar austerity. The piece links the term to Belshazzar and the biblical handwriting on the wall in a brief Q A style note.
Letters from Constance H. Worthington Wynantskill and a veteran reader criticize the proposed town landfill. They warn of gravel use, water safety, and heavy truck traffic on Route 150, urging the project be abandoned or relocated. The second letter questions silent majority patriotism during Honor Your Country week Veterans Day.
A medical column answers reader questions on blood in urine and related concerns. Blood in urine may indicate kidney tumors stones nephritis renal tuberculosis drug poisoning hemophilia or scurvy requiring thorough study. Other topics include dilute urine causes casts in urine foamy urine and electrotherapy safety.
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