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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1969
Page
6
Four Americans died and two wounded as a U S reconnaissance platoon hit hidden bunkers near a B 52 strike site 61 miles northwest of Saigon. U S and South Vietnamese forces reported heavy enemy losses as B 52s and fighter bombers pounded positions from the Cambodian border to Route 14.
White House said Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Sato made progress in their talks focusing on economic issues and aid to developing nations. A joint communique will outline decisions from their two sessions, while Okinawa business concerns and investment restrictions were also discussed.
Albany AP says a bill to make Yom Kippur a legal public holiday would be before the 1970 legislature. Sen. John J. Santucci urges recognition of the most important and solemn day for Jewish people along with pre-filed bills on credit information corrections.
Actress Elizabeth Taylor will star in a British television play for a reported $240,000, a record fee for a single production. The show, to be aired by Associated Tele vision and Harlech Television, may support theater charities. details of the role and content remain unavailable.
The Vatican announced Pope Paul VI sent a telegram of condolence to Rose Kennedy widow of Joseph P. Kennedy. The message, signed by Cardinal Villot, expresses profound sympathy and prayers for the late Joseph Kennedy and offers paternal apostolic blessing to the family.
The post of chief U.S. negotiator in Paris is vacated by Lodge after years in diplomacy. Habib Walsh and Ziegler outline the background and possible Communist reactions to Lodge’s departure as Nixon aims for progress toward peace.
Nassau County narcotics squad detectives arrested 33 alleged drug sellers in predawn raids in the Freeport area. Officers carried warrants as the operation targeted offenders in a coordinated sweep.
FBI and local investigators probe a mountain crash near Buck Mountain after a twin engine plane struck a sheer ledge. No survivors are reported while charred remains and a tail section are found. Flight 411 was cleared to land at Glens Falls prior to the crash.
Eastman Kodak Co plans wage dividends totaling 87.3 million for 69,600 U.S. workers. An employee with five years and 10,000 annual earnings would get 1,690 on March 20, plus cash or savings plan options. In Rochester 45,300 workers share about 60.8 million. A stock dividend and executive vice president appointment were also approved.
New York state attorney general announced reimbursement for Woodstock festival ticket holders who could not attend White Lake due to road congestion and crowds. John Roberts provided $15,000 from his funds to cover more than 400 complainants and their ticket costs.
Mexico City AP report says the Communications Ministry studies a proposal to levy 2 per arriving international passenger, aiming to raise about 4 million dollars annually in new revenue.
Post position number 4 winners collect 100000 each in the New York State Lottery drawing. Grand prize recipients include James Walter Nevele Hotel Ellenville and Elvira Zondaks Albertson along with Edna Wiedemann Lydia Brower Richmond Hill.
Five armed men kidnapped Renny Ottolina's two teenage daughters, Rina aged 17 and Rona aged 15, as they traveled to school near the Ottolina home. The family reported a ransom exceeding 100000 dollars and the star vowed no police intervention. A younger sister, 7, remained in the car. The case marks Venezuela's notable kidnapping since 1967.
Belgrade AP reports a Yugoslav government spokesman says Yugoslavia has had talks with Red China and a principal agreement to normalize diplomatic relations is reached. Peking withdrew its ambassador in 1958 and Yugoslavia did likewise. since then both nations were led by chargés d affaires.
Oberammergau Germany AP reports the Passion Play text originally written over a century ago by a monk has been revised to remove passages some deem anti Jewish. The updated version will be published in a new form next year, according to a city spokesman.
Agnew accused major papers of bias in coverage of Vietnam policy. He cited The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun for front page endorsement while The New York Times allegedly ignored the issue, questioning its status as Americas paper of record.
New York and Connecticut plan to acquire the West End commuter service of the old New Haven Railroad and lease it to Penn Central with federal help. The deal aims to rescue the faltering service serving 24,000 daily commuters and fund capital upgrades including 140 new high speed cars and raised platforms.
The House approved a $2.19 billion foreign aid measure 176 to 163 after adding a squadron of F4D fighters for Nationalist China. The only floor cut was $200 million from development loans plus $50 million, offset by a $54.5 million boost for the Formosa fighter squadron.
New York state accuses officers of Buffalo Cemetery Association in Cheektowaga of pledging perpetual care and other cemetery trust funds to secure $93,000 in bank loans. Three banks allegedly permitted the loans knowing it violated law. Atty. Gen. Lefkowitz seeks removal of trustees and voiding of the loans tied to a $143,723 mausoleum construction in 1967.
Austria’s Interior Ministry faced audit criticism after spending 480000 on a program to recruit women police. Of 60 enlisted 1965 to 1968, only 20 stayed on, with many leaving for marriage or motherhood.
Attorney General George S Pappagianis said New Hampshire will file a friend of the court brief with the U S Supreme Court in mid December in support of New York State’s bid to win approval of lottery advertising. The filing follows a request from New York officials as New Jersey eyes joining the lottery states.
Snow piled up to 14 inches along the lakeside belt as arctic air swept eastward across the nation. Below freezing nights extended to the Gulf Coast while the Great Plains saw a warming trend from strong downslope winds. Afternoon temps ranged from 60 in Rapid City to 21 in Watertown as rain fell in Western Washington and Oregon with snow flurries in North Dakota Minnesota and the Great Lakes region.
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