Conservatives find strength in working together in politics
A 1970s analysis notes conservatives form ad hoc coalitions across issues from Panama Canal to abortion. Barbara Keating leads a push against government regulation. The piece argues pragmatism and cross issue alliances boost conservative influence, while questioning tolerance for dissent within the party.
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Barbara Keating
American Conservative Union
Senate
New York
Keating
Panama Canal
Howard Baker
George McGovern
The Times Record Publication Details and Rates
The Times Record lists staff roles for President Publisher JOSEPH A COOLEY and Editor WILLIAM J RUSH with managing editor FRANK H DOBISKY. Subscription rates include yearly home delivery 54.60 for one year and 38.00 for Albany area, with various monthly and weekly options and extra Troy routes, noting Sunday edition at 13.00 per year.
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Albany
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Mastington Coustes
Newmore State
Benington County
Vermont
Troy City
Soven Courte
Death of Dr. Livingston W. Houston Shapes RPI Legacy
Obituary honors Dr. Livingston W. Houston former president and emeritus at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. A tireless benefactor to Troy community, Samaritan Hospital, and the Troy Public Library, he fostered town gown cooperation and civic service.
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Livingston W. Houston
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Dr. Houston
RPI
Houston
Samaritan Hospital
Troy Public Library
Troy
Scouts Build Ski Trails in Clifton Park Community Service
Young area Scouts, under leaders, prepared cross country ski trails at Kinns Road Park as part of citizenship badge work. The project saved the town expense and provided enjoyment for skiers, exemplifying good citizenship and consistent Scout contribution to the community.
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Kinns Road
Boy Scouts
Clifton Park
Quote Unquote Women in Power and Navy Reading Program
Excerpts reflect on gender expectations in leadership and the Navy training system. Juanita Kreps discusses perceived aggression in women leaders while a Chester man recalls care and improvement from a Navy reading program at Great Lakes, highlighting education access and attitudes.
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Navy
Elijah Foster
Chester
Great Lakes
Ill
Incentive and taxes spark a wary philosopher’s note
A discussion among scholars on housing incentive and tax policy explores how public and private efforts falter under high levies. The piece threads through Chief Justice Marshall and historical quips to argue that taxes dampen ambition, while defenders cite exemptions and hardship. It closes with a concurring, ambivalent tone.
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Uts
John Marshall
What’s Your Beef Contest Touts Civic Petitions
Readers submit short worded beefs on costs and public amenities for a $10 prize. Entries from Scott Mears of Cohoes and another participant cite auto insurance costs and lack of public restrooms in grocery stores.
Souvenir Shops briskly sell Lincoln Memorial replicas
Washington sellers report high demand for White House postcards and other mementos while HEW guidelines remain unpopular. One vendor named Califano jokes that changing names could boost sales, suggesting “Rebates” or even “Pandora” to disguise the guidelines.
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Washington
Lincoln Memorial
White House
Califano
Billy Carter
Pulse of The People Letters Policy Shaped By Briefs
The Pulse invites letters from readers but reserves the right to shorten or omit portions. Names and addresses may be published or withheld on request. Short, direct submissions preferred. tasteless or nonconforming letters may be rejected or edited.
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Publieston
Signs on Simmons Avenue spark Cohoes questions
In the November 14 paper a note claimed no stopping signs would be placed on the west side of Simmons Avenue between Whitbeck and Vliet in Cohoes. The writer notes near-zero parking and questions the need for signs while also reporting a temporary chain fence along Dudley and Simmons that stood six weeks before removal.
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Simmons Avenue
Whitbeck Avenue
Vliet Street
Cohoes
Dudley Avenue
Harold E. Brierly SR
Teachers and politics in Troy stir reader letters
A reader argues teachers should not donate after school time to activities. The letter defends unions and pay, warns against losing good teachers, and urges salary parity. A second writer discusses politics versus partisanship, democracy, public interest, and the value of debate in Troy’s city affairs.
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Troy Parent
Troy
John Buckley
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