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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
8
Republican Senators led by Robert A. Taft offer support to President Truman promising cooperation and open talks to avoid clashes. They foresee a harmonious path for the Senate to approve wartime and postwar agreements and urge bipartisan unity on domestic and foreign policy.
The 28 mile island Heligoland and the smaller nearby Dune faced a sustained bomber assault by 1,000 British and Canadian aircraft. The strike aimed to neutralize the German harbor complex guarding Bremen and Hamburg, with ships and submarines present. The raid marked a strategic turn as Heligoland sits at the approaches to key German ports and could influence future Allied access.
The text recalls a World War I era naval battle near Heligoland on August 28, 1914, where Vice Admiral Beatty led British forces against German cruisers Mainz Cologne and Ariadne, with heavy German losses and lower British casualties, noting Germany’s navy then and the fate of Hitler’s ships.
The writer argues that placing the Office of War Surplus Property under the Commerce Department and Secretary Henry Wallace risks destabilizing American industry. They claim Wallace’s unorthodox business philosophies and past political ties threaten prudent management of vast wartime surpluses and public funds.
Public hearings on the three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act proceed in the House Ways and Means Committee. The administration plan would extend the act and grant the president power to cut duties by 30 percent from January 1, sparking debate over tariff policy as postwar trade forecasts loom.
The proposal seeks to cut duties by 36 percent from January 1 1945 levels, effectively about a 73 percent reduction. Congress must scrutinize the measure and hear all parties before rushing to action. Supporters expect gains for free traders, but critics warn of flooding markets with cheap imports harming domestic industries and workers.
A resolution by Representative Marcantonio and coauthor Vito Marciantonio favors recognizing Italy as a full ally, giving it a UN conference seat and lend‑lease aid, while opponents cite Axis crimes and future risks. Mayor LaGuardia supports, citing Italian heritage and shared interests. debate centers on timing and UN goals.
The Washington Star notes promotions of General Patton and General Hodges to four stars as rewards for battlefield achievements with input from Senate Military Affairs Committee. It views Patton’s rise as vindication after the "soldier-slapping" episode and honors Hodges for his command, predicting swift Senate approval and public approval.
A reader letter extols Franklin D Roosevelt as savior during war and hardship. The writer praises his steady guidance toward peace, jobs, and better living conditions, and laments his passing while urging Americans to uphold his ideals and pursue universal peace. Signed by Mrs Laura Pietro of Barmertown.
A reader asks The Record if his wife, who came from Canada in 1936, is an American citizen. She was previously told in Albany she gained citizenship through a continued page reference.
The article analyzes how the accession of President Truman reshapes U.S. foreign relations with the Allied powers. It notes Molotov's unexpected role at San Francisco, Britain’s Bevin arriving early for Roosevelt’s funeral, and the shift of policy formulation from the White House to State and Congress. It discusses trust in wartime advisers, the Dumbarton Oaks framework, and questions on territorial claims and wartime finance.
Washington figures push to appoint Democratic Treasurer Ed Pauley as Secretary of the Interior replacing Harold Ickes. The column details Pauley's oil connections, Davies, and shifting alliances as Democrats seek to place Pauley in the cabinet while noting past Stato Departments and Roosevelt era politics.
The Coin Corner recounts long forgotten monetary items from plate money in Sweden to gold ingots used during California gold rush times. It notes rare pieces like the 350 ingot issued by F D Kohler and other antiquated forms including 16 sided Canadian nickels. It also answers reader questions on values of 1839 half dollars and 1827 dimes.
A compact guide explains when words with ed are one or two syllables. Past tense forms like aged are one syllable while adjectives like aged or blessed can be two syllables in certain contexts. It also notes Spanish caballero pronunciations in Latin America versus Spain and reflects on educational text book usage.
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