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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1971
Page
12
The independent Troy Record begins its edition with a formal masthead listing The Troy Record Co. at 501 Broadway Troy New York 12181 and the telephone line 272 2000 with officers Alton T Sliter as president and secretary roles.
Henry J. Taylor argues Greece is pivotal in Cold War balance. He asserts Greece’s pro US stance and NATO ties justify continued military aid despite U Thant’s push for free elections and Congressional moves to cut aid, citing Greece’s strategic position near Albania and Turkey and stressing the need for a strong Western ally in the region.
The piece condemns leaks about likely Supreme Court nominees and argues they hurt the presidency and the nation. It criticizes potential picks like Richard Poff and Robert Byrd while urging the president to choose well qualified, broadly acceptable justices to restore court respect and unity.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute festival enters its ninth year with a blend of arts including painting sculpture music and architecture and a growing religious observance. The program seeks to balance modern youth attitudes with enduring faith and honors those who plan and support the event as civic-minded citizens.
A Cohoes community spinoff from Model Cities emerges as the Sargent Street Tenant Rights Organization advances a self initiated effort to rehabilitate deteriorating buildings. With Legal Aid Society support, they seek technical help and possible tax relief while considering funding options to make rent supported debt workable. The move tests local government role and could prove contagious for community pride.
The piece argues for a ten year extension of the local debt limit exclusion for sewage treatment costs tied to the Hudson and Mohawk pollution program. It contends that most localities have already faced large costs and that user fees would be impractical, urging approval of Amendment No 2 to extend the exemption through 1983.
The Civil Service Employes Association debates a four day forty hour week for state workers. While pilots show approval, officials warn of traffic logistics, staggered schedules, and potential three day holiday effects. Change may come rapidly, but final decisions can wait.
The Rensselaer County Agricultural and Horticultural Society acknowledged refunds for prices at the Schaghticoke Fair found in violation of the Nixon price and wage freeze. The fair ran September 2 through 7, with admission rising to 1.25 dollars, grandstand boxes to 2.50, and reserved seating to 1.75. Philip F. Caird urged affected customers to contact the society in Schaghticoke for refund arrangements.
The Pulse of The People will publish only letters bearing the writer's name and address the writer may withhold name upon request. The publication reserves the right to reject and shorten letters.
The Record notes alarm over a proposed water metering project in Troy citing high costs, meter repair and reading salaries, and potential higher bills for families. Critics warn it could force rationing of essential uses and demand conservation measures instead. A neighborhood petition aims to curb the project and restore quiet at Lansingburgh.
Letters protest a summer night baseball setup at 112th Street Park Place Lansingburgh. Residents complain about bright lights loud speakers and crowds disturbing sleep and driving youth from using the park despite taxpayer funded improvements.
A Watervliet mother urges community support for the Watervliet High football team after losses, noting free admission, lack of rivalry charges, and the band’s presence at games. She asks for continued town backing and sportsmanship.
A witness reports on October 10 1971 at 11 45 PM near College Avenue and 15th Street, blinding headlights from a fire truck and Niagara Mohawk trucks repairing a pole short circuit. The driver dismisses concern, prompting a personal conclusion about safety.
Directory lists U.S. Senators Javits and Buckley and Representatives King Stratton, New York State Senators Hudson Langley Stafford, and Assemblymen Kelleher Brown Field Droms Lane Corbett Corbett Jr. with Senate and Assembly addresses in Washington and Albany.
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