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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1967

Page

17

Kennedy Opposes Redistricting Conference Report in Senate Preview

New York Senator Robert F Kennedy is expected to urge defeat of the House approved redistricting conference report delaying state redistricting until 1972. Critics say the measure preserves gerrymandered districts and delays one man one vote. Supporters say delay avoids at large elections and cites census costs nearing four million dollars.

Frances McKusick New York Robert F. Kennedy Senate House Kennedy Sam Stratton Stratton

Japanese Pianist With Fiedler In Concert At RPI Field House

Hiro Imamura will be the soloist under Arthur Fiedler when the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony performs at the RPI Field House Saturday night at 8 30 p.m. A sansei and UC Berkeley Phi Beta Kappa graduate, Imamura bridges Fiedler and the international ensemble. She began piano at age five and has studied with Rosina Sherinne and Gyorgy Sandor while planning further studies in psychology anthropology and mathematics.

Hiro Imamura Arthur Fiedler Yomiuri Nippon Symphony RPI Imamura Sansei Fiedler The Symphony Miss Imamura Phi Betta Kappa University of California At Berkeley

Pentagon cracks down on small defense purchase pricing

The Pentagon targets overpricing on small orders. It orders clear documentation, fuller supplier information, closer checks on spare parts firms, better training and supervision, and fewer small purchases. A case cited: a $194.30 item priced at $3.43 in a catalogue.

Washington Pentagon Otis G. Pike D-N.y

Gestido Takes Leave To Duel With Former Finance Chief

Gen Oscar Gestido, 65, Uruguay president, left office to duel with ex-finance minister Amilcar Vasconcellos after a political dispute. Foreign Minister Hector Luisi joined in the challenge. Vice President Jorge Pacheco Arceo acts as interim president as duels, legal in Uruguay, are processed with unclear outcomes.

Montevideo Uruguay Oscar Gestido Gestido Hector Luisi Sen Amilcar Vasconcellos Vasconcelos Gerlido Air Force Jorge Pacheco Arceo

Northeastern NY Alumni Club Dinner Dance Friday

The Northeastern University Alumni Club of Northeastern New York hosts a semi annual dinner dance at 8 p.m. Friday November 10 at the Tom Sawyer Motor Inn Albany on Western Avenue. Dinner is buffet and music by the Manhattan s from 8 to 12 30. Officers are available for reservations.

Northeastern University Alumni Club Northeastern New York Tom Sawyer Motor Inn Western Avenue Albany

Conscience Fund Receives $2 from Troy Mail

State Comptroller Arthur Levitt announced that two dollars were received for New York's Conscience Fund. The money was mailed from Troy in torn pieces of letterhead with the label Conscience Fund. It has been deposited into the general fund.

Troy Arthur Levitt Levitt

Ford Plant Awaits Word From Detroit

Raymond Sick, manager of Ford Motor Company’s Green Island plant, said last night no word had come from Detroit to reopen. Several assembly lines remain shut due to local grievances. The plant ships parts to other assembly plants and UAW Local 930 workers are ready, but production hinges on company word from Detroit.

Raymond Sick Ford Motor Company Green Island Detroit Sick UAW

ThreeCar Crash Kills Four Near Harrisburg

A three car crash about 30 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, killed four people including three teens and a New York woman. Victims were John Michael Kohr and Julia Anna Resvosky, both 17–18 from Middletown, Dorothy Jane Preston, 18, of Duncannon, and Jeanhette B Skeffington, 78, of Williamson, N.Y. The collision followed a swerving maneuver to avoid a head on crash between Allen Flake, 18, of Middletown, and Leo J. Skeffington, with Flake’s vehicle striking Antonio Andrade of New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Harrisburg UPI New York John Michael Kohr Middletown Julia Anna Resvosky Dorothy Jane Preston Duncannon Jean Hette B. Skeffington Williamson N.Y Liverpool Allen Flake Leo J. Skeffington Flake Antonio Andrade New Bedford Mass

Two Men Freed Of Rape Charge

Two Negro brothers, James and John Giles, freed as their second trial began after Maryland dropped all charges. Circuit judge ruled prior trial testimony unusable, with the alleged victim now married in Florida and pregnant, avoiding testimony.

Towson, Md William Linthium W. Albert Menchine Baltimore County James John Giles Supreme Court Maryland Menchine Joyce Roberts Linthiem Florida

Compromise Sought On Foreign Aid

A Senate House conference committee failed to bridge gaps on foreign aid legislation focusing on military assistance to underdeveloped nations. No new meeting was scheduled as doubts grow over reaching agreement on the aid authorization, with Sen. Fulbright noting he would prefer no bill rather than weak continuation of military aid.

Washington Senate House J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign _ Relations Committee News- London UPI Stones Brian Jones R. E. Seaton London

Halloween Pumpkin Falls Fire Results

A lit pumpkin toppled on a dining table in Janet McManus’s third floor home at 836 River St. yesterday just after 5:45 p.m. igniting candle wax but causing no fire damage. Battalion Chief Frank Walsh said the candle wax flames were contained. The brick building is owned by Thomas McDonald with occupants on the first and second floors including Eugene Rist.

Janet McManus River St Frank E. Walsh Thomas McDonald Eugene Rist

Troy Police Probing Hit Run Accident at Bridge Exit

Police investigate a Sunday morning hit run at the Troy exit of the Troy Green Island Bridge. No injuries were reported. Thomas F Lumley 21 of 12 Carolina Ave drove a 1964 sedan north on River Street when an unidentified eastbound vehicle struck a lane market causing it to collide with Lumley's car.

Troy Troy-Green Island Thomas F. Lumley Carolina Ave River Street Lumley Machine

Israel Tightening Cease-Fire Lines

JERUSALEM AP Israel strengthens cease-fire lines and will keep most Arab lands won in the six day war. Prime Minister Levi Eshkol says peace is the only solution not yet tried but Israel will fortify security while threats continue. In Damascus an army spokesman says four Israeli planes violated Syrian air space and one fighter was downed, a claim denied by Tel Aviv. Incidents in Beisan Valley include an attacked farm building and wounded watchman as sabotage attempts persist. Eshkol states Israel will prevent restoration of pre June 5 lines on Golan Heights Sinai Gulf of Elath and Suez area and will maintain the cease-fire status to meet security needs. United Nations should avoid steps hindering peace negotiations.

Jerusalem Israel Levi Eshkol Damascus Tel Aviv Syria Beisan Jordan Fishkol Sth Golan’ Heights Sinai Gulf of Elath Suez Canal Esh

King Bill Aims to Quiet Credit Card Theft Racket

Rep. Carleton J King of New York introduced legislation to empower the federal government to crack down on an organized network stealing and trafficking credit cards. He cited an estimated 100 million cards in use with over a million lost or stolen annually and argued current laws are inadequate to stop the growing racket.

Rep Carleton J. King RNY Congressman King U.S Saratoga Springs King United States

Crash Kills Three Near Syracuse

A car left Route 11 in Lafayette and struck a pole and a tree. Leroy F. Hamm 32 and Marine Sgt. Joseph W. Arsons 23, both of Syracuse, died at the scene. Lena M. Reynolds 17 of Tully died on arrival at Community General Hospital. Carol F. Flora 15 of Tully remained in critical condition at the hospital.

Syracuse N. Y UPI Route 11 Lafayette Leroy F. Hamm Joseph W. Arsons Lena M. Reynolds Tully Community General Hospital Community General Carol F. Flora

State Building Evacuated After Bomb Threat

Three floors of the State Campus office building were evacuated yesterday after a secretary reported a telephone call claiming a bomb was inside. State Capitol Police said no explosives were found during a thorough check of the State Taxation and Finance offices. The caller did not identify themselves.

State Campus State Capitol

Haskell PTA Yale Bazaar Saturday At Westminster

The Haskell School PTA sponsors a Christmas bazaar at Westminster Presbyterian Church starting at 10 am Saturday. The event features Santa Claus visitation, games for children, baked goods, white elephant and other tables. Rev. Samuel C. K. Rhie pastors the church.

Haskell School Pta Westminster Presbyterian Church Samuel C. K. Rhie

Rick's Restaurant Hosts Halloween Party for Children

Robert Harbour and John Ricci coproprietors of Rick's Restaurant at 3129 Seventh Ave surprised about 30 children from their employer with a Halloween party last night. Children wore costumes and enjoyed games and refreshments, Harbour said.

Robert Harbour John Ricci Rick Seventh Ave Harbour

Argentine budget funds slum eradication in cities

BUENOS AIRES AP The Argentine government announces a 3.4 million dollar allotment to eradicate slum dwellings that have proliferated on the fringes of major cities in recent years.

Buenos Aires

Fire Sweeps Adirondack Plywood Co. Warehouse at Tupper Lake

A large blaze destroyed the Adirondack Plywood Co. warehouse in Tupper Lake New York causing about 750000 dollars in damage. The fire, which halted electrical and telephone service for several hours, left four railroad cars of wood and machinery heavily damaged with no injuries reported.

Tupper Lake N.Y Adironack Adirondack Plywood Co U.S. Plywood

Population surge warned by United Nations

The United Nations reported that urban populations are increasing three times faster than rural ones. If this trend continues, populations of major cities worldwide could double within ten years.

Geneva UPI United Nations

NYCLU Seeks Free Time Broadcasts

NEW YORK UPI The New York Civil Liberties Union says it has asked the FCC to rule that it may receive free broadcast time to counter ads by Citizens for Educational Freedom supporting the state constitution and repeal of the Blaine Amendment. NYCLU calls the campaign false and misleading, charging it misleads the public about denial of state educational services to parochial pupils and claims of denied psychological services.

New York UPI New York Civil Liberties Union NYCLU Federal Communications Commission FCC Citizens For Educational Freedom Civil Liberties Group Aryeh Neier

Resignations Hit NYC Welfare Scandal Probe

In New York City a kickback scandal in the multimillion dollar welfare program led to 13 case workers resigning after admitting they acted as undisclosed agents for moving van firms. Nine others suspended and at least six more face hearings on 10 percent kickbacks.

New York New York City Arnold G. Fraiman Fraiman

Campaign season musings mix foliage and politics in Mechanicville

By Bob Fusco, the piece observes autumn charm and campaign bustle as Election Day nears. It notes Republican County Chairman Joseph T. Casey with Gov. Rockefeller in Mechanicville, hints at upcoming developments, and explains Troy Council politics and party forecasts for Rensselaer County boards.

Joseph T. Casey Gov. Rockefeller Mechanicville Casey Albany GOP

Mr Gundrums Rites for Grafton Lumberman Henry Gundrum

Funeral services for Henry Gundrum a self employed lumberman from Grafton will be held today at 11 a.m. from Perry Funeral Chapel Glass Lake with Rev Donald V Borden officiating Interment will be in Zion Cemetery Taborton He is survived by a daughter Mrs John Sheedy of Greenland two sons George and Arthur Gundrum of Grafton and many grandchildren great grandchildren and several relatives

Anna Hoffay Gundrum Taborton Grafton Zions United Church of Chnish

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