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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1950
Page
5
The article discusses reducing the national debt amid concerns about crime links to political machines. Senator Estes Kefauver pushes to investigate racketeering and corruption, while critics fear partisan divides and limited government action.
The Troy Housing Authority states the Seventh Avenue demolition is not planned for the near future. It would be undertaken only if necessary to clear Ferry Street and Harrison Plate areas to provide sites for additional housing units.
The Chilean leader Gabriel Gonzales Videla arrives in Washington after steering Chile through major strikes and purges by peaceful means. He recalls his wartime France tenure and urges dialogue with workers, while American street chaos grows near Eighth Street with reckless ball playing endangering pedestrians and children.
The column critiques Senator McCarthy’s effort to expose Communists within the State Department while noting his failure to prove charges. It cites patterns in China policy, a 200-person security-risk exodus, and the Amerasia case as key revelations, questioning past administration handling and urging accountability.
The National Deft Seven Republican members sponsor a debt cut proposal aiming to reduce the national debt from about 225 billion to 157 billion. They argue the cut would balance the budget and curb deficits, though critics note potential impact on spending and state needs under Mr. Troman's plan.
The unions in New York and Atlantic City defend a ban on women bartenders citing health and moral concerns. They argue discrimination is unfounded and point to legal precedents and public opinion backing their stance. The piece notes few women proprietors push for the change and suggests unions feel legally secure and morally justified.
Reported double shooting near Truman Road targets Charles Rinazzin and Charles Goratta. Names tied to the Pendergast political machine and the Democratic Club. Debate over whether the slaying affects a U S Senate nomination and prompts renewed calls for a Senate investigation.
A critical comparison of tyrants notes Tito as a benevolent communist leader who keeps power by force, contrasting him with Stalin who rules through liquidation and deceit. The piece argues Tito’s approach may be steadier though imperfect, and contemplates how Cold War dynamics influence U.S. policy toward Yugoslavia and Russia.
The Record Newspapers will publish letters only if the writers sign their statements and provide names and addresses. Signed letters show good faith. unsigned communications will not be published. The newspaper reserves the right to edit and shorten letters as needed.
This piece surveys terms like dogie mulatto jodhpurs and harass, explaining origin myths and pronunciation guides. It notes dogie rhymes with fogey, mulatto derives from mule, jodhpurs from Jodhpur, and harass shifts from HAR-ass to hoh-RASS, ending with a correction about the meaning of forest in historical context.
National Whirligig by Ray Tucker discusses Maine GOP tensions over Brewster and Smith, butrew provisions revised after Smith suggested changes. It covers Brannan farm policy debates with Truman administration and Key West implications for farm prices and veteran rights.
Senator Knowland said he supported the department’s move to release the Korea policy memorandum. He warned it was unfortunate the memo surfaced amid McCarthy attacks on Owen Lattimore and entanglements with Southeast Asia. He urged caution but favored public disclosure as a matter of policy.
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