Russians Healthier Children Than Americans Says Doctor
Dr Joseph Stokes Jr of the American Medical Association, after a study tour of Russia, says Russian children are generally healthier due to preventive care. He notes Russian infants receive regular hospital visits through early years, while American lower income groups miss care. Stokes cites advances in rheumatic fever research but warns U S health gaps remain.
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Wrong Mailbox Calls Out Firemen At St Johns Church
A elderly Thalian woman who speaks no English mistook a fire alarm box for a nail box and sounded a false alarm at St Johns Church in Rensselaer yesterday. Four fire units responded from Bremen and from Truck 4 as site crews checked the area. An interpreter clarified the incident, noting the language barrier and the mistaken alarm. Dr Stokes of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia had traveled to Russia with American Friends Service Committee, joining a group of U S doctors for cultural exchange programs with Soviet societies.
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Columbia High Debaters Shine at Jamestown Tourney
Columbia High School debaters from East Greenbush delivered a strong weekend showing at Jamestown. Varsity affirmative Barbara Brown and Sharon Lambeth defeated Ro chester’s Quad Institute. Varsity negative Carol Balle and Arthur Rhein defeated Catholic High School of Johnstown. Junior Varsity pair Jane Hampshire and Richard Hayes were undefeated, beating Saugerties, Canisius, and Mt. St. Mary. Negatives Marion Hart and Duke Slemer son defeated Bradford. Columbia IVs tied for second in wins and tosses but the trophy slipped away on speaker points.
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Petty Officers Club Plans Member Drive
The Navy Petty Officers Club meets at the clubrooms Jackson and 2nd St today at 8 pm under Earl Bailey. Capt Frank Malinay announced a trustee election for six months and final plans for the Halloween party Saturday at 8 am. John Pender named chairman of the sick and welfare committee.
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Armenian Youth Dance Planned by St Peter’s Church
The St Peter’s Armenian Apostolic Church Troy Chapter will host a semiformal dance at the Masonic Temple this Saturday with Ralph Vartigian as chairman. Garry Stevens Orchestra and vocalist Christina will perform, Roslyn Balch accompanying. A roast beef dinner is served at 8:30 p.m. followed by entertainment and dancing.
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Army Pvt George F Gard ner completes armor training
Private George F Gard ner, son of Mrs Mario Valentini of 100 Van Schaick Ave Cohnes, recently finished eight weeks of advanced armor training under the Reserve program.
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Changes in Social Security disability benefits for dependents
I T Gallager, district manager of the Troy Social Security Administration, announced a change effective September 1988. Disabled workers receiving benefits may now have dependents eligible for monthly payments, including children under 18 or disabled adult children, a wife aged 62 or older, and a wife under 82 caring for a child. Applications must be filed to start payments.
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Seek Data On American Travelers Seek Data On American Travelers
New York based report on American tourists abroad notes criticism of the typical traveler as seeking pleasure more than duty. A UPI summary cites a 1958 survey showing most travelers are women in service or student roles, with many ages 20 to 28, and spending about 800 dollars mainly in Britain France and Italy on clothing jewelry and gifts. The field study aims to better analyze the American tourist for the travel trade and government education efforts.
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Motorists Urged to Winterize in Early New York Snow
Albany reports early season snowfalls prompting a warning from the State Motor Vehicle Bureau. Drivers were urged to prepare for slippery roads as wet leaves sleet and ice become deadly hazards. Commissioner Joseph P. Kelly stressed readiness for hazardous conditions ahead.
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Saratoga County Budget Discussed by Board
The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors reviews a proposed budget totaling 4,213,262 in expenditures for the next fiscal year. Budget officer Richard Hax tun notes a net increase of 1,822 over this year. If adopted, the tax rate would fall from 17.96 to 17.58 per thousand, with 1,694,852 to be raised by taxation and assessments rising to 2,160,995.
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