Apollo 12 Launch Powers Moon Mission Amid Stormy Weather
The Apollo 12 crew led by Conrad Bean and Gordon blasts off from Cape Kennedy at 11 22 a m aboard the Saturn 5 rocket despite lightning and heavy clouds as millions watch. Ground control checks systems and confirms a Go for lunar flight aiming for the Ocean of Storms landing.
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Brevard
Leigh Wilson
Earth
Bean
Conrad
Roger
U.S
Neil A. Armstrong
Edwin E. Aldrin Jr
Intrepid
United States
Mexico
Mission Control
Moon
Red Baron
Charles A. Berry
Gordon
Houston
LMP
Barbara
Carleen
Lawrence Connerly
James A. McDivitt
Thomas P. Stafford
Cape Kennedy
Florida
Agnew Draws Support For Attack On Networks
The vice president’s remarks on network coverage drew both support and criticism from press figures and lawmakers. President Nixon watched the speech in Des Moines as FCC influence loomed over license renewals, while public reaction split across calls favoring Agnew and networks.
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Sira T. Agnew
Launch Control
Nixon
Agnew
White House
Des Moines
Iowa
Ronald L. Ziegler
Ziegler
California
Cape Kennedy
Control Center
FCC
Burch
Senate Communications Subcommittee
Averell Harriman
U.S
Paris
Vietnam
Harriman
American Broadcasting Co
Kennedy
Young
ABC
National Broadcasting Co
Columbia Broadcasting System
CBS
NBC
Chet Huntley
Mike Mansfield
Montana
New York
Paul Fannin
R-Ariz
Fannin
Alan Cranston
Dcalif
Two-Alarm Fire Damages Kennedy Hall Troy
A two alarm fire of undetermined origin damaged the vacant third floor of Kennedy Hall at 133rd Street Troy. No injuries were reported though the first and second floors suffered flood water damage and nearby businesses escaped harm. Firefighters contained the blaze within 45 minutes with extensive smoke in the downtown area.
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Kennedy Hall
133Rd St
Broadway
Fulton Street
S. R. Sabesan
Ben Coplon Clothiers
Hilton
Music Unlimited
Troy Corporation Counsel
Troy
Third Street
Edward J. Zapf
Harry McKenna
Extension Activities by Rensselaer County Coop Extension Association
Rensselaer County Extension offers the week’s programs from November 10 to 14. Parental Discipline program led by Mrs. Mary K. Crocker for the Little Red Schoolhouse PTA on November 11 at 8 p.m. Dried beans and pudding mix demo by Mrs. Marjory Auble for Head Start parents in West Sand Lake on November 12 at 8 p.m. Beginning sewing classes with Miss Carwright at Defreestville. Hoosick Falls class on November 11 is canceled. Committee meeting November 13 at 10 a.m. in Troy with Mrs. John Reid presiding. Auble to attend Kitchen Planning in-service at Cornell University November 13-14. Mary Crooker continues radio spots Doorways to Better Living on WTRY and attended the 35th Extension Home Economists meeting in Philadelphia themed Environment for Living. Baking hints include coating cake layers with powdered sugar to prevent filling soak, and check baking powder freshness with hot water.
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Rensselaer County Cooperative Extension Association
Mary K. Crocker
Little Red
Marjory Auble
West Sand Lake
Defreestville
Hoosick Falls
Troy
John Reid
Cornell University
Ithaca
Mary Crooker
WTRY
Extension Home Economists
Philadelphia
Pentagon to cut back C5A supertransport program
The Pentagon will reduce the C5A supertransport objective from 120 to 81 aircraft. The move lowers the 5.125 billion program cost from an original 3.369 billion, amid congressional criticism of Pentagon spending.
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Washington
Pentagon
Capitol Hill
Defense Department
Congress
Pulse Of The People Letter From Mechanicville Parent
A Mechanicville parent criticizes the community for not displaying patriotism and flags during national debates. The writer contrasts public support for pay raises with a lack of visible pride, urging parents and schools to model American dignity and involvement.
No Smoking Editor Letter Criticizes Reported Policy
Reader disputes a Nov. 11 item asserting Shaker High School would allow students with parental permission to smoke at school. He cites Mechanicville High School's strict no smoking policy and urges responsibility, discipline, and accuracy in coverage.
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Shaker High School
Latham
Mechanicville High School
Rensselaer County Assessor Group Disputes Paper Report
In a statement to The Record Estes denies misrepresentation of the reassessment plan. He says the committee will report to the Board of Supervisors and no town boards action is required, stressing reassessment must be done by a reputable reassessment corporation.
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Rensselaer County Assessors Association
Estes
Signorelli
Board of Supervisors
Rensselaer County
City Budget Concerns Stated By Letter Writer
A Troy reader questions the city budget and tax levels. They criticize a budget increase of over half a million dollars, urge council scrutiny, and advocate property tax relief for seniors while praising Republicans who lost county jobs.
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Gonyea
New York State
Troy
Obituary notices batch from Troy and surrounding area
Obituaries for Louis T. Dzubak, Byzar Kilidjian, Clarence C. Brownell, Leonard L. Safford, Carolyn Schantz, Mary T. Leahy, Elmer O. Flagler, Alfred W. French Jr. list birthplaces, survivors, funeral homes, service times, and interment details. Entries note church affiliations, cemeteries, and local addresses in Troy and nearby towns.
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Louis T. Dzubak
Austria
U.S
Autograph Brush Co
Troy
Mohawk Brush Co
Albany
St. Lawrence’s Church
F. A. Mancini and Sons
4Th St
Elmwood Hill Cemetery
Byzar J. Kilidjian
Carolyn Schantz
Bryce Funeral Home
Edward Kronwall
The
Christ and St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Paul Hasslinger
Philip Boccetti
George Bonesteel
Donald Christensen
Oakwood Cemetery
Kronwall
Mary T. Leahy
Amity Street
Cohoes
Ernest L. Dufresne
St. Agnés Church
Charles C. Smith
Gregory Weider
Arthur Boucher
Charles W. Powis
Thomas J. McAughnen
Louis J. Stehle
Richard Nash
St. Agnes Cemetery
Smith
Mr. Flagler
Elmer O. Flagler
Gordon C. Emerick
Route 9
James Meek
Clifton Park Center Baptist Church
Wallace Ostrom
George Jarose
Arthur Templeton
William Just
Morton Milkins
John Fasake
Clifton Park Center Cemetery
Mr. French
Alfred W. French Jr
Riverview
Stephen Gillespie
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church
Latham
Gregory E
Douglas D
William R. French
Edward W. Morrison
John A. Hogan
Father Gillespie
Siek Eyed For Casey's GOP Post
Siek, a longtime public servant and community leader, is a likely contender for Casey's GOP post. He brings ties to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Russell Sage College, Hudson Valley Community College, and regional organizations in northeastern New York.
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Siek
Casey
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Cornell School of Industrial Relations
Russell Sage and
Hudson Valley Community College
Regional Hospital Review and Planning Council
Northeastern New York
Blue Shield
St. Mary’s Hosspital
Newburgh NORAD Unit Closed as Realignment Cuts Regions
Gen. Seth J. McKee announced the closure of the Newburgh New York regional NORAD command as part of Pentagon plans to phase out Stewart Air Force Base. Headquarters will stay at Hancock Field Syracuse New York, with seven regions in Canada and the continental U S formed by this realignment.
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Colorado Springs
UPS
Newburgh
N. Y
North American Air Defense Command
NORAD
Seth J. McKee
Hancock Field
Syacuse
N.Y
United States
Canada
Pentagon
Stewart Air Force Base
McKee
U.S
Alaska
Wall Newspaper Planned for 11000 Villages in Andhra Pradesh
Officials in Nalgonda plan a wall newspaper for 11 000 villages to publish farming advice and public notices across the district.
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Nalgonda
India
Andhra Pradesh
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Scott
Cranston
George Murphy
R-Calif
Thomas Hoving
National Citizens Committee For Broadcasting
By Ken Echard
River Street
Corporation Counsel’s Office
Assessor's
Morris Massry Realty
Ben Coplon
R. E. Kane
Kane
Ambulance Service Corp
River
Fulton Streets
Mechanicville
Byzar Kilidjian
Jacob St
Osirian Kildjian
Samaritan Hospital
Turkey
St. Peter's Apostolic Church
Ladies Aid Society
Margaret Sakalian
Westchester
Rose Ketchoyan
Russell Kilidjian
Saron Kalayjian
Binghamton
Pawling Ave
Clarence C. Brownell
West Hoosick
Saratoga Hospital
Brownell
Nelson
Mary Gallagher Brownell
General Electric Co
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs
Mary V. Pine
Gladys Brownell
Skidmore College
Leonard L. Safford
Mercy Hospital
Watertown
Mr. Safford
Wisconsin
Leon C
Maxey E
Leslie L
David C
Olen T
James
Rome
Shirley A. Safford
Hart Funeral Home
North Watertown Cemetery
Schantz
Sick
United Fund
Rensselaer County Traffic. Safety Board
Marine Midland National Bank
Fifty Group
Greater Troy Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army Board
John J. Sanvidge
Sanvidge
John J
Funeral Home
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