Debate on affirmative action at RPI seminar prompts questions
State Human Rights Commissioner Werner Kramarsky argued that minorities women and the disabled should be considered for preferential admission in universities to address past discrimination. He cited progress in medical and law schools and linked challenges to the Bakke case and broader economic competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Kramarsky
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Kramarsky
Supreme Court
Allan Bakke
University of California At Davis
Break-in at Two Guys Diner in Troy Nabs Cash and Cigars
Thieves broke into the Two Guys Diner at 2801 Sixth Ave Troy before 1 49 a m and stole 60 to 70 dollars in coins along with an undetermined number of cigars. Police say the intruders entered through a window and dropped some change on the way out. Investigation continues. The Troy Senior Citizens calendar notes several events omitted for Saturday including a Mystery Trip bus departure Hypertension Clinic and an employment service session.
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Sixth Ave
Troy
Community Activities and Local News Roundup
Morning and afternoon programs at the Jewish Community Center include aquatics, artificial flower making, card games, and crafts. Troy police report Officer Robert Quinlan hospitalized in fair condition after chest pains. no further details released. A smoking cessation clinic runs at Troy High School for eight weeks with no charge. Vandalism at St Patrick's School results in nine broken windows in Troy.
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Jewish Community Center
Pioneer Savings Bank
Troy
Robert Quinlan
St. Mary's Hospital
a_ hospital
Troy High School
St. Patrick's School
River St
Birth announcements flood Samaritan Hospital records
A long list of birth notices from Samaritan Hospital on October 1977 details families welcoming new babies. Names include Bryan William born October 25, 1977. Parela El atetr sister to Booty. Tamme Christina born October 25, 1977. and many others with weights, parents, and relatives cited. Special thanks to staff and doctors.
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Campbell Bill
Barbara Camote
Bryan Wiliam
Samaritan Hospital
Mary Robinson
Charles Robinson
Thomas
Bernice Carmpter
Hugh Foley
Linda Covert
Labor
Samaritan
Carter
Robert Carter
Parela el
Atetr
Jimmy
Chrisene
Mirs
Jean Seau
Charbonneau
Alfred Charbonneau
Tamme Christina
Theresa Rose
Kiroerty Ann
Kevly fAarie
Conroy Samy
Rachel Correy
Artona Carisine
Provo
Jace
Kristine Vergaroug
Gundrum
Chuck
Ray Moke
Steve
Cheung
Grattor
Coryllan
Wal
Janice
Helin
Gene Helin
Eric
Flara
Tom Sim
Jean
Carolyn Costello
O'Neill
Heather Dawn
the Samaritan Hospital
Mark
Tammy
Weghee Natitios
Acc
Charles O'Nevil
Jaret Clark
School 18 PTA Set Meeting With Speaker on Drugs
The School 18 Parent-Teacher Association meets Thursday at 8 p.m. at Hoosick Street and Lee Avenue Troy. Neil Hook will discuss drug problems among grade school children. Hudson Valley Community College trustees hold a regular meeting Thursday at 12 30 p m at the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center Troy.
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School 18
Hoosick Street
Lee Avenue
Troy
Neil Hook
Hudson Valley Community College
Capital District Educational Opportunity Center
Washington and
Front Streets
Chamber of Horrors at Troy Library Tonight
The Troy Public Library screens Chamber of Horrors at 7 p.m. tonight. The film centers on a mad waxman who murders foes to finish his museum of terrors. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Troy Public Library
Waxman
Troy considers publishing delinquent taxpayers names
City Manager Barrett earmarks 5000 for printing and advertising delinquent taxpayers in the newspaper though treasurer Miorin advocates reminders and calls. He notes 1977 collections include 108207 in taxes and 2852 in interest from Sept 1 to Oct 21.
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Barrett
A.L. Miorin
Miorin
Troy
Monument Square Associates
Public Safety Chief A debate fuels Troy charter reform
The article outlines opposition and support for replacing the public safety commissioner in Troy. It cites Mrs. Fatone and the PBA praising professional leadership without political appointments, while O'Connor’s rehiring and Casale's stance fuel debate on depersonalized civil service and potential political influence. It also notes related community programs at the Troy CYO Center and a film series by East Bank Cultural Resources Inc.
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Public Safety
O'Connor
PBA
Police Union
Fatone
East Bank Cultural Resources Inc
Troy Public Library
Ansel Adams
Gordon Parks
Karel Zeman
David Peirce
Dominic P. Tocci Receives 1977 Award of Merit
Attorney Dominic P. Tocci was honored with the 1977 Award of Merit by the Capital District Union Label and Service Trades Council for outstanding labor and management service. The 18th annual awards dinner took place at the Sunset Inn in Troy.
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Dominic P. Tocci
Capital District Union
Lable and Service Trades Council
Sunset Inn
Troy
Las Vegas Fun Night to benefit local youth groups
The Lansingburgh Boys Club and the Troy Patriots Pop Warner sponsor a Las Vegas Fun Night at 6 30 p m Friday at the Boys Club. Doors open 6 30 p m. post time 7 30 p m. Games food beverages and prizes offered. Profits fund equipment for both organizations.
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Lansingburgh
Troy Patriots
Pop Warner
Las Vegas
Valley Players Bring Broadway to Campus Center Theatre
College group Valley Players presents How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Campus Center Theatre. The show runs from Thursday through Sunday.
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Hudson Valley Community College
Valley Players
Campus Center
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Lansingburgh Boys Club
John Manupella
John
Joseph Manupella
Sonja Krause
RPI Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
Troy Senior Citizens
Quinlan
The
American Cancer Society
Troy Adult Education Program
Ana Mrg Jones
Culetos
Thomas Jompore
Sda Ocber
Oy Hess
Tara Eligabein
Evien Masterson
HS Cutletan As
Salvaggio
Frane Salvagge Jr
Beclevue Maternity Hospital
Saivaggid
Linda Lee Bacard Wartertora
Travis
Samuel Travis
Avianace Tre
Turin
Samuel
Savantat
Travs
Marore
Dr. Foley
PTA
Trustees’ Meeting
Cohoes
Buckley
Council
Pat Casale
Casale
Givney
Civil Service
O’connor
Program For Women
Troy Cyo Center
4Th St
Elissa Lyons
David Heyward
Bumstead Chevrolet
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