21 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1976
Page
1
Puzzle details list clues and answer choices for a wordplay game. Readers submit solutions by mail to The Record News in Troy New York with puzzle numbers and fill-ins across a themed set of 15 items including word pairs and definitions.
The Times Record announces a weekly Coinword contest open to all but employees and relatives. Entries may be submitted by mail or in person before 5 p.m. Tuesday after publication. Prizes of 25 dollars awarded to sole winner or divided if multiple correct answers.
The East Greenbush School District will read for the first time a proposed policy on illegal drug use at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Columbia High School. Dr. Edward Szade says the stricter stance came after summer meetings with police officials. The agenda also includes athletics committee report discussion, report card procedures review, class rank information, leaves of absence policy review, and appointments of fall athletic coaches.
Colonie police reported no new clashes after two men crossed a Teamsters picket line at the United Parcel Service site on Avis Drive in separate incidents early Monday. Officers cleared the area for a truck to pass and watched as a package was walked through the line amid boos.
The East Greenbush Town Planning Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Goff Middle School to discuss land use regulations and the 1977 planning board budget. A preliminary review for the Troy New Channels subdivision and a referral to the zoning board on WGNA-FM are listed. The Barber subdivision plans were postponed to give developers more time.
A local reader reports cable TV crews working along Troy Road Bloominggrove Drive and Snyders Lake Road with no flaggers or warning signs. The piece notes near-misses, the crews’ carefree attitude, and calls for safety improvements amid ongoing installations. It also covers Columbia High basketball prospects, Sleepy Hollow Square dance activities, and a political interview clip with Abraham Hirschfield versus Moynihan.
East Schodack Fire Company invites neighbors to an open house on Sunday October 3 1976 at the new Route 150 firehouse with ceremonies at 1 p.m. rain or shine and refreshments afterward The Ladies Auxiliary 12th Annual Auction follows on Saturday October 23 at 11 a.m. items can be picked up by calling listed numbers. 4-H notes recap fair awards and upcoming club activities with plans for car wash and officer elections.
The citizens advisory committee for the housing assistance program meets at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall to set the target area and operating guidelines under HUD. Floyd Barwig notes many volunteers are needed and aims for ongoing community involvement, potentially enabling interest subsidies for about 70 homeowners if HUD approves the application.
Saratoga Springs Assemblyman Bobby D Andrea blasted the state for not consulting Wilton residents about converting the Wilton State School on McGregor Mountain into a 150 inmate minimum security prison by November 1. Corrections officials say a 250 prisoner medium security expansion will follow within a year, with a September 29 informational meeting planned.
Registration for adult education courses at Rensselaer High School 55 Broadway runs September 27 and 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. Fees apply to several subjects including bookkeeping cake decorating English for job improvement and driver education. Call 436 8561 for details. East Greenbush tennis courts at Columbia High School and Genet Middle School available to residents when not in use by classes. Courts opened to public in summer with about 100 players daily per director Robert Quietmeyer.
Sand Lake police probe hit and run death of 13 year old Joseph Person from Averill Park. He died from internal injuries and skull fracture after being struck on Route 43 while walking with friends. No new leads. call 674 2021 with information.
Richard Witbeck of Troy RD 1 escaped injury Monday morning when struck in the head by a rock while driving south on Broadway in a tractor trailer owned by Valente Sand Gravel Co. of Troy. No injuries were reported in a two car accident on the Dunn Memorial Bridge ramp near Columbia Street and Broadway at 9 a.m.
Donald R. Welch Jr. age 20 of 43 Sherwood Avenue was arrested Sunday night in East Greenbush on disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after walking with a shotgun while intoxicated. He refused handcuffing and shoved the officer, was released on bail, and set for court before Town Justice Patrick T. Maney. Separately in Hudson, YWCA seeks performers for Harvest Home Arts and Crafts Fair at Olana Oct 16-17. contact 828-1248.
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