Canal treaty fight pits conservationists against conservatives
Conservationists clash with conservatives over the Panama Canal treaty as environmental concerns mount. The State Department offers an environmental impact statement while critics demand clearer answers on how Panamanian control will affect forests wildlife and conservation commitments. The plan would shift 60 percent of Canal Zone to Panama immediately with the remainder by 2000, raising questions about enforcement and future projects.
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Carter
Audubon Society
Panama Canal Zone
State Department
Leggett
Senate
Isthmus
Panama
United States
Canal Zone
U.S
Times Record publication details and rates
The Times Record lists contact and leadership details for Troy Publishing Co. Inc. with editor, publisher, and staff roles. It also provides subscription terms and newspaper delivery rates for local and outside addresses, including Albany and Vermont zones, with different annual and weekly prices and special surcharges for Troy routes and foreign delivery.
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Times
Albany
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
Vermont
Troy City
Health agencies push hospital talks amid rising care costs
The Health Systems Agency of Northeastern New York brings Troy hospital administrators together to define oncology program scope. Washington proposes new standards to cut 100000 hospital beds, signaling stronger government control as care costs rise and efficiency demands grow.
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Health Systems Agency
New York
Troy Hospitals
Washington
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
H.E.W
Con Ed Weathered NYC Power Crisis by Recalibrating Load
After a severe lightning strike cut 40 percent of power, Consolidated Edison halted power in some areas and shifted loads, aided by auxiliary supplies, showing improved response since the July blackout. A Public Service Commission engineer notes the company can surmount severe difficulties if it reacts properly.
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Con Ed
Public Service Commission
Presidency problems amuse and concerns mix
Russell notes the shift from West Bank issues to the National Bank of Georgia and jokes about Bert Lance buying the New York Yankees. He cites the Panama Canal treaty signing drawing many Latin-American dignitaries and offshore hospitality with dictators signs. He quotes Carter calling Reagan about ink disappearing by 2000.
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Washington
Carter
Ronald Reagan
Amin Described as uniquely destructive leader by Kyemba
The piece outlines Henry Kyemba's claims in A State of Blood that Idi Amin orchestrated mass killings in Uganda and boasted of cannibalism. It discusses potential paths to end Amin's rule through assassination or international action, including embargoes and pressure from the United States and USSR.
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Washington
Uganda
Idi Amin
Kampala
Amin
Zaire
Kyemba
United States
Eyemba
Cairo
U.S
Carter
U.S.S.R
Africa
Western Canada Sees Mixed Reactions to Quebec Seperation
Calgary editor says democracy can endure while Quebec Premier Rene Levesque speaks fervently for separation. Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed argues for greater provincial power, Joe Clark notes rising diversity, and western Tories may not fully join Quebec's separatist cause.
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Calgary
Alberta
Western
Canada
Quebec
Rene Levesque
Levesque
Calgary Herald
W.F. Gold
Batista
Peter Lougheed
Lougheed
Joe Clark
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Turing Liberal
Ottawa
Pulse of the People Letters Policy
The Pulse of The People will publish only letters bearing the writer name and address. Names may be withheld on request. Short, pointed letters preferred. The right to shorten letters applies if libelous or not in good taste.
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Levesque
Leves
Public praise for Albany County Health Department
A Colonie resident commends the Albany County Health Department for prompt professional service. He cites swift responses to rat concerns near a dump, a dumping problem behind homes, and trespassing inquiries near Sunset Boulevard. He credits Commissioner John J A Lyons M D for staff professionalism and administration.
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Colonie
Albany County Health Department
County Health Department
John J.A. Lyons
Delinquent Tax List Sparks Call for City Manager in Troy
A Troy voter criticizes city officials for not publishing delinquent tax and water bill lists since 1962, arguing nonpayment by politicians raises taxes and water rates. The letter compares Troy unfavorably with Cohoes 1976 list releases and urges professional management.
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Troy
Cohoes
Whats Your Beef letters seek readers replies with prize
Readers are invited to mail 30 word submissions to The Times Record 591 Broadway Troy NY 12180. Best entry wins a cash prize. Bill Waterman of Troy shares a beef about loud tv ads during family shows. Another reader cites required repeated blood tests delaying care.
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Times
Broadway
Troy
N.Y
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