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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1971
Page
2
New York Mayor John V. Lindsay said he will not support the $2.5 billion transportation bond on next month’s ballot, as he and Governor Nelson Rockefeller maneuver over the fare fight and city transit plans amid political tension.
The governor backs a bond plan to fund transit while refusing to guarantee fare preservation. Rockefeller and MTA chair Ronan warn fares could rise to 45 or 50 cents by January if bonds fail. Lindsay and city leaders deliberate, aiming to avoid blame as talks continue.
Mechanicville merchants re organized the Merchants Association at a dinner meeting at Joyce's Log Cabin Restaurant. New temporary officers were named Angelo De Crescente president Thomas Golden Jr vice president Mrs Mary Bergeron secretary and Robert Palmieri treasurer with four directors to start work on Christmas lighting and settle old debts.
The Women's Society of Christian Service outlines details for a Nov. 18 event at Mechanicville United Methodist Church. The gift boutique Christmas house corner, apron booth, children's corner, sweet shop, older bake shoppe, Korell dresses, and flea market will be staffed by a list of ladies. Booths open at 11 a.m. Luncheon runs to 2 p.m. Roast pork supper at 5 and 6 15 p.m. Free coffee for shoppers.
A preliminary architectural report presented to the Mechanicville board of education estimates the middle school has 20 to 30 years left but requires about 135000 to 140000 for window refurbishments or modern window walls. It suggests a pilot in one classroom for 2000 and details costs for fire safety, doors, stairs, lighting, ventilation, pool repairs and acoustics.
The Mechanicville Board of Education will be represented at the Ur ban Renewal Agency meeting by President George Downs and Supt Donald Kearns. Downs said he and the superintendent would attend and questioned if the city plans to grant tax abatements for housing in the proposed project like the Kennedy Apartments, while others pay full taxes.
Quarters are described as the most sought after coins in New York State, reflecting strong collector interest and market demand for state themed issues.
The Philomathean Club of Mechanicville will hold an 8 p.m. meeting at Mrs Beatrice Jennings home on the Mechanicville Waterford Road. Nurse teacher Mrs Grace Sickler from Shenendehowa School will present a program on the dangers and prevention of drug use as taught to younger students.
The Minnehaha Rebekah Lodge will hold an 8 p.m. meeting today at St Luke Episcopal Church in Mechanicville. Noble Grand Mrs. Ruby Sculley will preside with refreshments led by Mrs. Marie Curtis and Mrs. Florence Hanna.
Mrs Helen Slavin Rutledge will speak at 8 15 p m at the District Public Library to the Mechanicville Historical Society. She will display glass muf fineers and speak on antique glassware noting past library exhibits of goblets.
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