Big Business Squelches Consumer Protection Agency Fight
A coalition of major corporations led by Armour Armstrong Cork Bethlehem Steel Exxon Firestone Georgia Pacific Maytag Shell Sun Oil and United Airlines blocks the unborn Consumer Protection Agency. The Ad Hoc Consumer Issues Working Group pressures Congress while lawmakers pursue a compromised bill to satisfy critics.
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Armstrong Cork
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House Government Operations Committee
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Times Record publication details and rates
The Times Record lists ownership staff and circulation terms with delivery options in New York and Vermont counties. Rates include one year $54.60 in-county and $43.00 outside, plus weekly and monthly options, with Sunday editions. The paper is an Associated Press member and Audit Bureau of Circulation member.
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Albany
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Saratoga
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
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Troy
Norton to Invest 1 Million in Watervliet Plant Expansion
Norton Company plans to spend 1 million to modernize its Watervliet plant and install new equipment. The move keeps about 1,600 employees and signals the firm will remain in the area despite past relocations. State officials note incentives to attract and retain industry in New York.
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Norton
Brownsville
Texas
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Mass
New York State
Norman Pinkard
State Commerce Department
Troy
New York
Koreagate Investigations Strain Korean Cooperation with U S
The Christian Science Monitor notes Seoul blocks questioning of Tongsun Park as Justice and congressional probes into alleged bribes involving South Korea proceed. The first indictment of ex congressman Richard Hanna signals progress amid ethics hearings.
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Tongsun Park
Congress
U.S
Park Chung Hee
Senate
Byrd
New Hampshire primaries face loss of first-in-nation status
Morley Winograd of Michigan presses a 12 week primary window proposal for 1980 that would force New Hampshire to share the first in the nation role. House leader Chris Spirou protests the plan as an adoption of tradition and forecasts Republican lawmakers will not repeal the current law.
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Michigan Democratic Committee
Morley Winograd
New Hampshire
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Frank Rizzo
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National Party Commission
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House
Winograd Commission
Massachusetts
Spirou
Winograd
Clarification of Treaties Sparks New Hampshire Primary Debate
The piece surveys reactions to party rules and the first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary. It notes Torrijos visiting Washington, debates over primaries and grandfather clauses, and quotes local figures on ageism and political tradition. It recalls press focus on New Hampshire as an early warning signal and profiles voters’ candid reactions.
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New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Public Letters Policy For The Pulse Of The People
The Pulse of The People prints only letters bearing the writer name and address. Mail may be withheld on request. Short, to the point letters are preferred. The editor reserves the right to shorten libelous or tasteless submissions.
Halloween greetings and family plans from the McCauleys
A Waterford reader wishes neighbors a Happy Halloween and thanks for years of safe treats. The letter contrasts family Halloween plans with public attention to Cohoes police, arguing media coverage is biased and noting police dangers and assaults are underreported.
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Alan
Judy McCauley
Chris
Keri
Troy Jeff McCauley
Traffic gridlock on King and River Streets sparks city debate
A reader blasts Troy city traffic as chaotic due to frequent street tearing and detours. They urge the Times Record to publish a construction map and push for traffic officers to curb double parking and dangerous maneuvers around Seventh, Sixth, and Congress streets.
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Sunday Record
King and River Streets
Troy
Times Record
Congress Street
What's Your Beef Letters to The Times Record Contest
Readers submit concise beefs for a weekly prize of ten dollars. Entries must be mailed to What's Your Beef care of The Times Record 501 Broadway Troy NY 12180. Several citizens weigh in on topics from football careers to social security and traffic conditions.
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U.S
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Colehammer Ave
Troy
Hoosick Street
Troy Plaza
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