Army monitoring Torrijos eavesdropping stirs Congress clash
The United States Army has long monitored private telephone calls of Omar Torrijos and Panama City officials. The practice intensified during canal treaty talks, prompting Congress to seek surveillance records blocked by State and Justice Departments. Sources say artifacts include Torrijos’s private calls, late-night drunken conversations, and a maid voice “Abuela” answering his home line.
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The Times Record Publisher Details and Subscription Rates
The Times Record and The Sunday Record provide rates for carrier and mail delivery. Local and out of state options list yearly and short-term prices, with separate charges for Troy city routes and foreign destinations. The paper notes AP news rights and ABC circulation membership.
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Dudek Seeks Re election as Halfmoon Supervisor
John Dudek, longtime Halfmoon official, runs for re election as supervisor on the Republican ticket. The Times Record endorses him, praising his experience and vision to balance tax relief with necessary town investments.
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Times Record backs Sol Greenberg for re election
The Times Record urges support for Albany County District Attorney Sol Greenberg citing his administrative experience and dedication to fair trials. Under his direction welfare fraud has declined and convictions in sex related cases have increased while avoiding press driven publicity.
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Pulse of the People Letter Policy
The Pulse of The People publishes letters bearing the writer's name and address. Names may be withheld on request. Short, pointed letters preferred. Right reserved to shorten libelous or tasteless submissions.
Pension discrimination letters call for equitable cost of living
A letter from Alice K. MacDougall of Durham New York argues a New York State retirement system misstates cost of living raises. She notes a 28 day eligibility gap for the 1965 retiree born June 28 1910 and urges lawmakers to amend bills 6656 and 8857 to end discriminatory features.
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Local Neighbor Al Bruno Restores Veterans Monument Flag
In Lith ward, resident Troy praises Al Bruno for improving the Veterans Monument by replacing a disgraceful flag and placing a bouquet of flowers after a neighbor mentioned the issue. Al was seen selling flowers for Memorial weekend and acted to fix the scene.
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Buck Passing At East Side City Meeting
A resident laments repeated delays as council members and the acting city manager fail to answer questions about city services. Questions include police vehicle counts and street weight limits, with a request for department heads to attend future meetings to provide clear solutions.
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Hope 7
Troy Joseph P. Mangione JR
What's Your Beef Letters to The Times Record
Citizen letters seek a 50 word vote on a beef of the week with a $10 prize. Richard Fitzgerald and J F Chernes question signatures and surnames in youths letters to the Pope, noting excommunication fears and saints without surnames.
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Do Not Fear, For Truth Will Be Revealed
A religious reflection citing Matthew 10 23 3b on exposure of secrets and warning against fear of humans. It notes that God sees all, and even sparrows are counted, emphasizing value and divine oversight.
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Dashaway Maloney recalled a Troy Giants loyalist remembered
Old memories of Dashaway Maloney, Troy’s famed Giants devotee, are recalled by a former Lansingburgh man now in Florida. Edward Dwyer sold papers at Franklin Square, marched in parades, and earned a modest living, becoming Troy’s long haired mascot who died May 26, 1927 at age 44.
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Russell's Ribs Budget Red Colors The Deficit
Mark Russell mocks the new Budget with a deficit in red. He jokes the 1980 model will have no deficit, a fictional concept likely borrowed from science fiction.
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