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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1976
Page
2
Hoosick Falls police detained six youths aged 14 to 16 after pedestrians blocked Willard Street near Wyman's Store. The youths, to appear with parents before Village Justice William Fitzpatrick this week.
Hoosac School dedicated its new telescope and observatory in Blake Hall to Walter C. Wood of Bennington Vermont who served as dean of academics and science master from 1956 to 1965. James P Beckford described conditions of the early lab and praised the modern facility. More than 100 attendees toured the observatory and the eight inch Celestron reflector, donated by a close friend, will support science classes and leisure learning.
John Rich of the Cambridge Professional and Businessmen's Association says the former Asgrow Mandeville Seed Co. plant sale to Bambe Company of North Stratford N H remains in finalization. Bambe plans to hire up to 90 full time workers and use all ten buildings at the Cambridge Plant as details are settled.
The Town of Hoosick Republican Club will sponsor a Meet Your Candidates night Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Community Center on Church Street. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Members will meet at 7:30 p.m. for their regular meeting.
A reader traces sources of the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas to Clement Clarke Moore and notes the Browning line Rabbi Ben Ezra linked in Love Among the Ruins. The letter asks for the musical theme's identity and how to obtain a recording. Also included is a consumer complaint about Willits Shoe Co address Halifax PA 17032.
A brief snowfall touched Hoosick Falls around 7:15 a.m. on Monday October 18. Most woke to a cloudy chilly morning with no visible traces, while a handful noted the rare dusting and daydreamed of winter plans.
Police say a weekend blaze near an Amtrak Turbotrain repair center in Rensselaer burned about 100 railroad ties late Saturday night. Spokesman Joseph Vranich identifies vandals as the cause, noting a similar fire occurred in August and ties cost about 15 dollars each.
Students and parents interested in Syracuse University are invited to a two day program at the Holiday Inn on Route 9. David Smith associate director of admissions will discuss academic programs admissions policy and financial aid. A short film will be shown. Call the admissions office in Syracuse to attend.
The Albany Schenectady Troy District Council of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners backs Bobby D Andrea of Saratoga Springs for reelection in the 108th district. The endorsement marks support from a key regional labor group.
The State Conservative Party sues to bar Daniel Patrick Moynihan from the Liberal Party ticket alleging the Liberals used stand in candidates to evade the normal nomination process. J Daniel Mahoney accuses Henry Stern of being a sham Liberal candidate to open a Senate seat for Moynihan. Subpoenas target Harrington Stern and Moynihan as a show cause order awaits.
The Route 7 and 22 Hoosick bridge, restricted to one lane for nearly a year, was opened to two lanes this weekend. State DOT construction supervisor John Anderson says work should finish by mid November and traffic signals will be removed this week. Construction began in November 1975.
Diana Clifford of Albany, a customer service rep in Troy for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp and steward for Engineering Local 1385, says weekly payroll deductions let her help the elderly and children. She has worked in Troy for two years and with the power firm for 10, enjoying travel in her spare time.
Hoosick Falls clinic saw low turnout for flu shots with only 209 of more than 400 high risk seniors and residents receiving vaccines. Health department official Rose Waythus noted about 50 cancellations for Friday appointments.
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