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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1969
Page
1
SPACE CENTER Houston AP Astronaut Richard Gordon prepares to orbit the moon for 38 hours in the Yankee Clipper while Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan Bean land on the lunar surface, ready to assist if a rescue is needed.
Astronomers say a sun flare detected Monday poses little risk to Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr, Richard Gordon Jr, and Alan Bean. Experts note the moon will shield them, with radiation levels expected to drop before departure from the command module.
Two American astronauts Conrad and Bean touched down in the Ocean of Storms aboard the Intrepid at 1:54 a.m. EST. They described the site as beautiful and dusty near Surveyor III, with plans for two moonwalks totaling about seven hours. Gordon piloted the Yankee Clipper in orbit as the crew prepared for the first surface operations.
Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. and Alan L. Bean begin a long scientific stroll after placing the American flag and securing television camera setup. They allocate hours for surface exploration, with plans to visit the Surveyor craft and collect moon samples during the second EVA.
Joseph P. Kennedy, ambassador to Britain and patriarch of a famed American clan, died at 81 after an eight year illness. He suffered a stroke in 1961 and declined, with family and friends at the Cape Cod compound as his health failed. His death ends a storied life in politics and diplomacy.
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors approved a 24,044,719 dollar budget for 1970 in 17 seconds. The levy rose by 2,781 dollars but a 5.94 dollar tax rate reduction was achieved per 1,000 assessed value. Budget totals rose to 21,736,207 in appropriations with revenues at 17,013,646 and over 100 people attended.
Troy officials vote unanimously to accept the resignation of City Manager Adrian C. Gonyea effective immediately. DPW Chief J Leo Quigley becomes acting city manager as a 14 member screening committee is appointed to find a new administrator. The meeting drew sharp exchanges over budget consultations and residency, with Gonyea defending his tenure and Werlin urging action to tap extra sales tax revenue for the city.
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