Troy Record Publishing Details and Rates 1967
The Troy Record outlines editorial leadership with Alton T Sliter as editor and publisher and John F Roy as president. It lists staff roles, subscription terms, and carrier and mail rates for various regions, noting association with the Associated Press and a September 1967 daily average circulation of 51,644.
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McDonald Faces Reelection With Record of City Improvements
Endorsing Mayor James E. McDonald, supporters argue his administration brought improved services, restored civic pride, urban redevelopment, and broader citizen participation. They say municipal credit is protected, city needs met, and federal state aid pursued, warranting another term.
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Turn Them BACK The Standard Time clock change warning
A Vermont clockmaker from Newfane offers cautious guidance on resetting clocks for the start of Standard Time. He advises setting simple time-only watches both forward or backward carefully, warns against tampering with alarm clocks, and stresses not to move bells or chimes backward until the prior hour finishes tolling.
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Joseph R. Bates
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Vermont
Minutemen Fear Violence in Private War Warning
Attorney General Lefkowitz cites a nine month study on the Minutemen active in 33 counties. Hearings in five cities with 150 witnesses revealed evidence of violence and possible guerrilla actions including talk of assassinating public officials. Rights to bear arms do not excuse lawless self help.
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Lefkowitz
Senate in Civil Rights Debate Raises Scott Tie Breaker
The Senate Judiciary Committee case highlights the administration's push for civil rights despite street violence fears. President Johnson aims to strengthen laws protecting African Americans and civil rights workers, with Senator Hugh Scott flown from England to break a tie and prevent a filibuster. The House passed a similar measure, signaling cautious progress amid growing congressional resistance.
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Inflation Pressure Grows as September Prices Rise
September consumer prices edged up 0.2 percent to 117.1 percent of the 1957-59 average, with the cost of living up 2.6 percent from a year earlier. Officials warn bigger increases lie ahead due to rising wholesale commodity prices, while food costs show some restraint from a seasonal vegetable surplus. Congress debates a proposed tax hike to curb inflation amid persistent price gains.
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Water Vie t Zoning Board denies Young Marines training site
The Water Vliet Zoning Board of Appeals refused to allow the Pfc. Donald F. O'Hare Detachment of Young Marines to buy Old School 8 for a winter training site and clubhouse. The group, 190 boys aged 8 to 17, has used a parking lot and parades, and residents fear the move amid concerns about delinquency. supporters urge fair play and a chance to present their case.
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Voters urged to replace Troy council with gentlemen behavior
Letter criticizes Troy City Council meetings report of name calling and disorder. Says taxpayers deserve respectful conduct and questions city manager firing, urging voter consideration on November 7 in Troy New York.
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Question Box facts from a 1940s audience quiz
A reader quiz summarizes quick facts: about 250 Indian reservations exist in the United States, ranging from a few acres to Navajo Nation’s 15 million acres across Arizona New Mexico and Utah. Theodore Roosevelt never used I in his inaugural, exobiology concerns extraterrestrial life, FDR spoke in French during World War II, Bethesda Maryland houses the National Library of Medicine, and Admiral Byrd led five South Pole expeditions including Deep Freeze 1955 57.
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McNamara the Enigma in Public Life and War Policy
The piece analyzes Robert McNamara as defense secretary and former Ford president, contrasting his public stance on the ABM and Vietnam with private doubts about policy. It notes his hybrid image as charming social figure and stubborn administrator, and reflects on how Southeast Asia shaped his legacy and reputation.
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Robert ‘Strange McNamara
Illinois
Defense
Bob McNamara
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Washington, D.C
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Defense Department
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Pet Poisoning Strikes Duke the Boxer in Back Yard
grieving family denounces a heartless act after Duke, a four year old healthy boxer, died from poison in their yard. They report prior animal cruelties including poisoned cats and a blinded cat, and urge the responsible party be found.
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Presidential election quiz from 1968 candidate names
A multiple choice political knowledge quiz covers election timing party conventions and possible reforms. It lists questions on Election Day timing primaries sites for party conventions and potential moves to change the electoral system with answers noted.
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United States
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
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