Opinion polls reveal limits of interpreting public mood
The piece argues that public opinion data are shaped by question framing and response options. It compares Gallup and Harris methods, notes context effects on attitudes toward defense and Israel, and warns that opinion signals can mislead policy if treated as hard facts. It calls for skeptical, centralized analysis.
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Encounter
Seymour Martin Lipset
William Schneider
George Gallup
Louis Harris
Gallup
Harris
Israel
Lipset and Schneider
Yankelsvich
United States
AA “Bureau of Opinion Statistics
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Times Record: Troy Publisher and editors listed
The Times Record published weekdays by Irs Foolisting Co. in Troy New York lists Horvitz as president and publisher Joseph A. Cooley as editor Hubart BigSbe as vice president general rangue Frank H Dobisky as managing editor. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and carries AP dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irs
Foolisting Co
Broadway
Troy
New York
Hubart BigSbe
Rangue
Associated Press
Open to whom open government in Albany County
Critics condemn Albany County Legislature for scheduling budget hearings at 3 30 p m and hindering public attendance. They urge moving hearings to 7 30 p m, noting parking issues and voter access. They label the stance balderdash and question who is truly served by open government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany County
Robert G. Prentiss
Albany
Court of Appeals narrows New York death penalty law
The court splits 4-3 declaring two parts of New York's mandatory death penalty statute unconstitutional illustrating the dividend between legal principle and political debate. Chief Justice Breitel dissents citing concerns about deterrence justice and brutality while predicting possible future legislation despite veto risks.
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Court of Appeals
New York
Breitel
Justice Breitel
Carey
Pulse of the People Letters Policy Notes
The Pulse of the People prints reader letters with names and addresses sometimes withheld on request. Short, tasteful letters are preferred and must meet publication requirements. Libelous or nonconforming submissions are not published.
Poor Film Choice Letter Prompts Library Explanation
The letter writer is urged to view The Chamber of Horrors before judging it as mind destroying. The library explains public Wednesday programs for ages 12 and up, with A 3 rating by the National Catholic Office for Motion Pictures and advance film lists a month before show dates. The program is funded by a New York State Council on the Arts grant and invites inquiries. Community figures Troy N-Act Housing Committee and City leadership are thanked for cooperation and support.
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Times
Albany
Rensselaer
Soretoge
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
Vermont
Troy City
National Catholic Office For Motion Pictures
New York State Council On the Arts
What's Your Beef contest prompts reader letters
Readers submit short letters to The Times Record in Troy New York on the Beef topic with a $10 prize. Entries must be 30 words or less and signed. Winners chosen from weekly submissions, with examples from B Arsenault and Thomas Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care of the Times
Broadway
Troy
N.Y
Neighbors Debate Zoning Over Front Lawn Solar Unit
A Loudonville letter urges focus on zoning laws rather than solar unit disputes. It questions whether a property owner can defy town ordinances to place any structure on a front lawn, raising concerns about safety and equal protection for all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. D'Aurio
A.B.C. Solar
Patroom Place
Spectrum of government and the left right debate in politics
A reader argues that the political spectrum is a socialist construct. They claim racism and communism are misclassified, and defend the U.S. Constitution as limiting federal power. They oppose liberal and socialist agendas and argue conservatives fight total government and democracy’s misuse by international bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orne Gard
United States
Washington merry go round Utah judge faces payroll questions
The Justice Department contends payroll irregularities tied to Judge Willis W. Ritter may involve improper favors for his secretary and lawyers. An active Utah investigation questioned Jolley’s leave records and potential fraud, while Ritter denied comments and critics alleged mistreatment of staff.
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Washington
Utah
Willis W. Ritter
Justice Dept
Department
U.S
Ritter
Vickie Jolley
FBI
Jolley
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Yankelovich
George F. Will
HR Horvitz
Joseph A. Cooley
Frank H Dobisky
Sudit Bureau of Circulation
State Department
Uganda
Library Films
Conor O’moore
Peter Kehoe
Kehoe
N - Act Housing Committee
Troy City Council
Pat Casale
Duncan Barrett
N - Act
Community Congress
N- Act Housing Committee
B. Arsenault
West
Sand Lake
Thomas Graham
Cohoes
St. Bonaventure N.Y
Loudonville
St. Nicholas
Salt Lake City
Garn
Coast Guard
Wartsila
Sen
Henry Jackson
D. Wash
Navy
R. James Woolsey
Finland
US. Navy
New Hampshire
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Robert Giglio
Giglio
Commission
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