U.S. rapid transit spending drains funds to foreign firms
Chicago’s Pullman Standard leader James A. McDivitt warns UMTA financed rapid transit orders largely went to Canada and France, costing American jobs. He cites 203 million dollars shipped overseas, with Amtrak and NYC subway cars at stake, urging policy focus on U.S. industry and full domestic employment.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
James A. McDivitt
Pullman Standard of
Chicago
Pullman Standard
New York City Transit Authority
Canada
France
Loggers Say They Face Public Image And Antitrust Doubts
Western loggers complain about a poor public image while defending oral bidding on federal timber sales. They warn sealed bids could devastate small operators, arguing collusion is simply good business. Congress weighs returning to oral bidding as timber industry lobbying continues.
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Pacific Northwest
W.D. Hagenstein
Industrial Forestry Association
National Forest
House
Senate
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Boise - Cascade
Joe McCracken
Western Forest Industries
John Hall
National Forest Products Association
Association
Congress
McCracken
The Times Record Staff and Publishing Details
The Times Record is a weekday newspaper from Troy New York published by Troy Publishing Co Inc. It lists staff roles including William J Rush Vice President General Manager and Frank H Dobisky Managing Editor. It notes membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulation.
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Troy Publishing Co., Inc
Sunday Record
Broadway
Troy
New York
William J. Rush
GE Waterford Plant Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Community members applaud the General Electric Silicone Products Department in Waterford for 30 years of growth and local impact. The facility employs about 1,200 with potential to reach 1,500, barring high taxes and regulatory red tape hindering expansion. Officials are urged to improve the economic climate to sustain progress.
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Waterford
General Electric Co
Waterford - Mechanicville
General Electric
United Way Mohawk Hudson Drive Sets 750000 Goal
The Mohawk Hudson United Way aims for a 750000 fund raising goal, modestly higher than last year, to support human service work across Rensselaer Albany and Saratoga counties. The Times Record will report progress and agency use of contributions to persuade local participation and show that thanks to you it works for all of us.
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United Way
Mohawk - Hudson United Way
Rensselaer
Albany
Saratoga
Times Record
Carter Delays News Conference Amid Lance Turbulence
President Carter postpones a planned news conference as Bert Lance faces Senate testimony. Reporters note Jordan and Lance socializing during the Panama Canal signing week while security and Latin American leaders fill the scene. Carter mutters in Spanish, remarking Solo me falta pais meaning one more country to go.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington
Carter
Bert Lance
Lance
Senate
Hamilton Jordan
Jordan
Sea Island
Charles H. Percy
Panama Canal
Latin America
Hemisphere
Lynden C. Pindling
Bahamas
Oval Office
Pulse of the People Letters Policy
The Pulse of the People will publish only letters bearing the writer’s name and address. Names may be withheld on request. Short letters are preferred. The editors reserve the right to shorten letters and to reject libelous or tasteless content.
Intolerant citizens urge congress to oppose Panama Canal surrender
The writer condemns any giveaway of the Panama Canal via the Hay–Buncan Varilla Treaty and cites Wilson v. Shaw to insist United States sovereignty over the Canal Zone. It calls for Senate approval and a House vote if treaties affect national property, urging action in Albany.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Wilson
Canal Zone
U.S
House of Representatives
Senate
Albany
Grafton Lakes Park praised for crowd growth and upkeep
A reader compliments Grafton Lakes State Park in Petersburg for a 51 percent rise in attendance over last year. He defends the park’s concession, cleanliness, and staff effort while contrasting with Cherry Plains grounds.
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Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton
Cherry Plain
Cherry Plains
Grafton Park
What's Your Beef contest entries from Troy residents
Readers of The Times Record submit brief beef notices about local issues. Examples discuss parking tickets downtown and frustration with government or media influences while urging civic action. Prizes offer ten dollars for the best submission each week.
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Care of the Times Record
Broadway, Troy
Troy
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