Godfrey to retire after 50 years as CBS star
Arthur Godfrey will quit CBS Radio on April 30 ending a 50 plus year career. He plans four television specials a year, a Virginia farm, and ecological advocacy while reflecting on his era defining radio influence and on air firings.
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New York
Arthur Godfrey
CBS
Godfrey
Virginia
CBS Television
Radio
White House
Julius LaRosa
Teterboro
N.J
Albany Treasurer candidates at panel discussion Oct 26
Eugene Devine the incumbent Democrat and Thomas Conde the Republican candidate will discuss issues facing Albany County treasurer in a public panel at 8 p.m. October 26 at the Holiday Inn Latham. A Q and A will follow moderated by George Ker with the chamber public affairs committee guiding the event.
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Albany County
New Holiday Inn
Rt. 9
Latham
Greater Colonie Chamber of Commerce
Arthur Stone
Eugene Devine
Thomas Conde
Stone
Burton
George Ker
Chamber
Nancy Veeder
Local Chamber Endorses Transportation Bond Issue
The Greater Colonie Chamber of Commerce endorsed the $2.5 billion transportation bond proposition No. 1 on the ballot for Election Day. The action followed a board vote after committee recommendation, aligning with other chambers across the state to fund transportation and prevent tax hikes while saving and creating jobs.
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Greater Colonie
Zoning Board Approves Petitions
The Colonie Town Board of Zoning Appeals approved two petitions after hearings. Wanton S. Budlong Jr. may build a new tractor and farm equipment sales facility at 976 Albany Shaker Road with a variance to permit a motor repair shop in part of the E-1 zone. Carmelo and Josephine Catalfamio were allowed to construct two family homes at 336 337 338 and 339 Winthrop St despite lot sizes and frontage shortfalls.
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Colonie
Award Contract For Office Space In Colonie Town Hall
The Town of Colonie awards a relocatable office building contract for 23700 to Taconic Industries Inc. of Hollowville to be placed near the west basement exit of town hall. Adirondack Systems Inc. of Plattsburgh bid 33312 and was the only other bidder.
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Thelma N. Cederholm
Taconic Industries Inc
Hollowville
Colonie
Adirondack Systems Inc
Plattsburgh
Latham Masonic Lodge Plans First Degree Tonight
The Latham Evening Star Lodge F&AM will conduct a first degree ceremony at 7 30 p m today at the Latham Masonic Temple.
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Latham
Junior High CCD Classes Begin Today
Rev. John J. Hardiman of Our Lady of the Assumption Church announces junior high CCD for grades 7-8 starts Tuesday at 7 p.m. Sister Maria new education coordinator and Robert Archambeault oversee the program with teachers. High school teacher training at 7:30 p.m. today, a parent class Friday at 1 p.m., and Saturday CCD for K-6 scheduled.
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John J. Hardiman
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Church Guild Lunch Meeting and Events at Niska Yuna Church
The Women's Guild of Niska yuna Reformed Church schedules a noon luncheon with a program by Mrs. Jean Proper on Historic Mohawk Valley Churches. Rev. Hull continues a Wednesday course at 7 30 p m on Discovering God Within Us. The Ladies Aid Society hosts a turkey dinner and bazaar Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m. in church parlors.
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Women’s Guild of
Niskayuna
Sewer Project Contract Bids Due Thursday
John W. Tabner announced bids are to be received Thursday for the first four contracts of the Town of Colonie West Latham Sewer Improvement Project. The $3.5 million project will be funded by federal and state grants and local residents, covering about 5860 acres. The district includes the Albany County Airport and about 427 residences, per Town Clerk Michael J. Hoblock.
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John W. Tabner
Colonie
West Latham
Tabner
Michael J. Hoblock
Albany County
Two Teens Arrested In Vandalism Case
Two teenagers Francis Morgan 17 of 50 Miracle Lane and Wilfert J. Berg 16 of 528 Albany Shaker Road face criminal mischief fourth degree charges after alleged extensive vandalism last week. They await court action Oct 27 at 7 p m before Colonie Justice Harry J D Agostino. Morgan allegedly tried to flee a police car. Bail set at 250 dollars each. Investigators Sgt Francis W Van Geenhoven Det George Mead and Ptl Bruce R Harper led the case.
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Colonie
Harry J. D’agostino
Francis Morgan
Miracle Lane
Wilfert J. Berg
Albany-Shaker Road
Morgan
Francis W. van Geenhoven
George Mead
Ptl
Bruce R. Harper
Martin Wins Labor Backing for Colonie Supervisor Race
Democrat Frank Martin, a Colonie Town supervisor candidate, has secured endorsement from the Albany Central Federation of Labor. The federation represents most building trade unions in the Albany Colonie area, according to president Charles Mirabile.
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Frank Martin
Colonie
Albany Central Federation of Labor
Charles Mirabile
The
Albany-Colonie
Ordered Shut Down After Blaze
Chief Howard C. Wilson of the Town of Colonie Fire Prevention Bureau ordered N. and M. Supply Co on Old Karner Road shut until stand pipes are installed after a three hour fire. George Nicholson is president. Carl Grimm of Troy owns the building. Midway Fire Department battled the blaze with multiple engines ladders and rescue units. No injuries reported.
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Howard C. Wilson
Town of
Wilson
Midway Fire Department
James Meyer
Carl Grimm
Troy
Man assaulted on Albany Shaker Road by five youths
Joseph Munafo of 7 Knauf Lane was attacked Saturday night on Albany Shaker Road near Timberland Drive by five teenage assailants. Colonie police continue investigation. Munafo said the group assaulted him for no apparent reason but he was not hospitalized.
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Joseph Munafo
Knauf Lane
Albany Shaker Road
Timberland Drive
Colonie
Munafo
Negro Youth Death Appears Homicide in Tennessee
Memphis report says 17 year old Elton Hayes died from blows to the head. Autopsy notes probable homicide linked to police chase. Two other youths, Calvin McKissick and George Barnes, were involved as passengers in the fleeing pickup. Police and state officials investigate under Canale.
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Memphis, Tenn
UPI
Pollice
Phil M. Canale
Elton Hayes
Hayes
Callvin McKissick
George E. Barnes
They Make Wagons India to Export 150 Wagons to Ghana
India based firm They Make Wagons plans to export 150 railway wagons to the Republic of Ghana by year end. The deal aims to expand trade in rail equipment between the two countries and bolster Ghanaian transport capacity.
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India
Republic of Ghana
Pollution Readings Reported for Rensselaer Area
Daily air pollution update from The Record and Rensselaer County Health Department shows Sulphur Dioxide at 0.03 ppm, Carbon Monoxide 3.1, and Dust Particles 0.6. Readings cover a 24 hour period ending yesterday at 9 pm from the Rensselaer monitor.
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The
Record Newspapers
Rensselaer County Health Department
Rensselaer
State Department of Environmental Conservation
Bomb Found Near Soviet Embassy in Ottawa
Police recovered a homemade dynamite bomb near the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa on Monday as Premier Kosygin visited Canada. Three men were detained after a man with a package was chased and tossed it onto a lawn. The device included six sticks of dynamite and a timer, and was removed by an army bomb disposal squad.
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Ottawa
Alexei N. Kosygin
Kosygin
Strathcona Park
Ukraine
Egypt
Switzerland
Congo
China
Belgium
Brazil
U.S. Launches New Satellite From Vandenberg Air Base
The Agena spacecraft was launched into polar orbit atop a Thor booster at 6 36 a m Sunday from Vandenberg Space and Missile Test Center. It aims to operate for at least six months probing solar phenomena and celestial measurements over the earth s poles.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Agena
Thor
Air Force and Aerospace Industry
Space and Missile Test Center
Lockheed Missiles and Space Co
Sunnyvale
Language Barrier Question Sparks SE Asia Army Entry Query
In Johannesburg South Africa an AP report notes that female applicants for the South African armed forces are asked if they are embarrassed by foul language during screening. The disclosure highlights gender bias in recruitment processes and raises questions about interview methods.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Babe Ruth League Registration in Rensselaer This Week
The Babe Ruth League of Rensselaer will hold registration for boys aged 13 to 15 at City Hall Friday 6 to 8 p m and Saturday 10 a m to noon Donald Blake the player agent will oversee and asks boys to bring birth certificates and a parent He will also supply applications to the school this week K of C and Mink Hose Co will sponsor teams with two other sponsors pending Coastage coach or manager roles available contact Blake Nardacei or Ray Lebrecht.
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Babe Ruth League
Rensselaer
City Hall
Donald Blake
K. of C
Mink Hose Co
Blake
Fred Nardacei
Ray Lebrecht
Kiwanis Meeting In Rensselaer On Girls Club Plan
The Kiwanis Club of Rensselaer meets Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Patroon Inn. New president John Smith Jr leads with James P Kenealey James Sherwood Robert Robinson and Edgar Conrad as officers. Guest speaker Dr Harvey Prins outlines the proposed girls club and its fundraising role.
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Kiwanis Club of
Rensselaer
Patroon Inn
Third Avenue
John Smith Jr
James P. Kenealey
James Sherwood
Robert Robinson
Edgar Conrad
Harvey Prins
Bazaar at First Congregational Church Saturday
The First Congregational Church hosts a Saturday bazaar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. led by Rev. Irma Warfield. Gift items headline this year with a lunch bar offering hot sandwiches and cold plates. Donations include aprons pillow cases ponchos capes and mittens. A cheese display is planned.
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First Congregational Church
Irma Warfield
Dog License Sales To Begin December 1
City Clerk Harry Beaudin announced that sale of 1972 dog licenses will begin December 1. He said the police department is taking a dog census, but that has no bearing on license purchases at this time.
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Harry Beaudin
Legion Post Will Honor Baseball Team
The Gerald O'Neil Post American Legion baseball team will be honored Saturday at 7 p m at the post rooms. Receiving awards will be Agans Ed Meyers Bob Al Rusk Joe Bowers David Foust Jim Heckler Steve Brickles Bob Boyle Rick Fusco Mike Despart and Keith Weston. Rick McCabe manager and coaches Andy Pytel Frank Welch and John Dwyer will attend. Speaker will be Harry Ochs Rensselaer County chairman of the American Legion League.
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Gerald O’neil
Rican Legion
Post Rooms
Bem Agans
Ed Meyers
Bob al Rusk
Joe Bowers
David Foust
Jim Heckler
Steve Brickles
Bob Boyle
Rick Fus¢o
Mike Despart
Keith Weston
Rick McCabe
Andy Pytel
Frank Welch
John Dwyer
Harry Ochs
Rensselaer County
American Legion League
Four Gulf oil wells burn as heavy slick spreads
Four wells in the Gulf of Mexico burn out of control about 100 miles southwest of New Orleans. Amoco and Texaco own the platform with Amoco operating. Three workers escaped unharmed. Amoco plans relief rigs to drill a relief well and seal the leak while flames consume most of the oil to limit coastline spills.
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New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Coats Guard
Here
Amoco Producing Co
Texaco Co
Amoco
Richard Darling
Limit on Marriage Henogamy in India Keeps Property Intact
Britannica notes that certain Indian communities practice limit marriage henogamy, allowing only one family member to wed to preserve property and restrict heirs.
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India
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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