Carter picks Zagoria for FEC amid bipartisan debate
President Carter nominates Samuel D. Zagoria, a liberal Republican, to the Federal Election Commission. Senate delays confirmation to January amid Republican concerns over his party loyalty and past positions at the Washington Post and on the National Labor Relations Board.
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Carter and Bipartisan Tension Over FEC Appointments
The piece describes President Ford's bipartisanship precedent in appointing FEC commissioners and the Carter era clash with Senate and House Republicans Baker and Rhodes over named candidates. It notes unaccepted picks Schoener Visser Reid and Zagoria, disputes about consultation, and warnings on politicization and future subsidies.
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The Times Record publication details and rates
The Times Record lists Troy New York publishers and staff plus subscription prices. It notes carrier and mail rates for local and out of area circulation and mentions Associated Press affiliation and circulation auditing.
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Auto dealers forced to take GM radios in 1978 models
General Motors requires dealers to equip 1978 Buick Riviera Oldsmobile Toronado and Chevrolet Chevette with built in GM radios, removing choice from dealers and drawing antitrust scrutiny from Sen Edward Kennedy and the Justice Department. Ford also plans to install radios in 1978 Pinto and Mercury Bobcat to stay competitive.
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Soviet naval spying exposed in House testimony
Secret testimony before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee chaired by Rep. John Murphy reveals Soviet fishing vessels serving as electronic intelligence ships. Officials say 10 to 15 percent of 500 nonmilitary Soviet ships near U.S. shores are intelligence vessels. The dura shows Moscow seeks choke points, with Cuba and southern Africa as targets while KGB operatives infiltrate ports in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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Bridge replacement delays loom after Troy-Green Island collapse
Good news arrives as the State Department of Transportation and Coast Guard settle bridge dimensions, avoiding further delay. Bad news is a replacement may take about four percent of a year to complete, raising concerns city leaders and lawmakers must act to keep planning and construction on schedule and minimize hardship.
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Sadat Begin Talks Seen as First Step Toward Mideast Peace
Editorial notes mixed reactions to Anwar Sadat and Israel’s Begin meeting. Some Arab voices cry out in alarm while global sentiment hails the visit as a hopeful first step, signaling negotiable but not easily settled progress toward peace despite opposition from extremists.
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Russell's ribs by Mark Russell lampoons Canadian politics
The cartoonist riffs on a Watergate style scene in Canada accusing Prime Minister Trudeau of bugging French separatists. He imagines the RCMP as a covert agency and jokes about language and national identity with a sting of satirical social critique.
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What's Your Beef contest entry prompts local readers
Readers are invited to mail 50 word letters signed to What's Your Beef care of The Times Record at 501 Broadway Troy NY 12180. The best beef of the week wins $10. Debra Ellis and R. Van Vranken submit examples about quitting smoking for cancer support and delayed mail orders.
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Pulse of the People letter guidelines
In this public forum only letters bearing the writer's name and address will be published. Names may be withheld on request. Short, pointy letters are preferred. The publication reserves the right to shorten letters that are obvious or do not conform to taste.
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Does evangelism really work column by George Plagenz
The Times Record column reviews surveys on why people skip church citing hypocrisy as a common reason. It argues hypocrisy exists in all groups but should not deter worship. A ship metaphor emphasizes personal responsibility for the soul and eternal salvation. A banquet for Lansingburgh cross country is praised and parents urged to participate in their children's achievements.
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Petersburg Town Board Answers Road Mess Criticism
Petersburg town board defends snow plow delays and budget plans. They note the four wheel drive plow was unavailable due to other projects and question why Walters plow not repaired. Budget for 1978 totals about 93000 with allocations for fire dept street lights library general government and highway dept.
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