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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1950
Page
5
A garbled text fragment discusses U S policy in the Orient, wartime valor, and travel times from New York to Haine, mentioning helicopter access and a callous view of Nationalists. It references Washington policy and non-Communist Chinese sentiment, with scattered figures and a museum souvenir note.
The nation braces for two potential strikes that could cripple railroads and communications. The Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen plans a big walkout over extra diesel locomotive crewmen, despite presidential fact finding boards backing current staffing. Critics warn featherbedding harms unions and the economy while stressing safety and operation concerns.
Readers request anonymity for letters and ask about census procedures and Leo Durocher’s Yankee days. A writer critiques garbage collection and container shortages, while a reader describes issues with bagged refuse and bushel baskets and mentions James F Harrigan.
The piece argues Congress has delayed action on organized crime and urges a strong federal push against bookmaking networks. It asserts bookmakers rely on nationwide wire services and that only federal authorities can shut down the scheme, urging decisive action amid ongoing budget and defense concerns.
The dispatches say Chiang Kai-shek may have handed over much of nationalist China by letting Communist forces take Hainan. Civilians welcomed the advance with little fighting as Geji city fell without a shot. The piece notes U S obstruction and Soviet material aiding Beijing, undermining Chinese morale.
In days two international air transport records fell with a turbojet from Toronto to New York under an hour and a British De Havilland Comet London to Cairo in just over five hours. Speeds barely topped 425 to 439 mph and experts say aviation will push toward six hour global reach. A NY talk outlined future rapid air links and helicopter shuttles as solution to ground delays and postal service concerns.
The Postoffice Department loses over half a billion annually and faces calls for reforms. Donaldson defends cuts in residential mail and services to save 10 000 jobs, while Congress and the Letter Carriers Union criticize the move. Proposals urge higher rates, depoliticized postmasters, and a Hoover Commission style overhaul for a modern, businesslike system.
Secretary Johnson warns Russia aims to drive U.S. into bankruptcy, while Gen Bradley and Admiral Sherman challenge his view. Critics including Gen Vandenberg warn air defense lags, and Connally walks out amid Senate tension over defense policy and overseas threats.
Frank Colby explains how the term atoll shifted from a obscure geographic label to a widely broadcasted word before World War II. He notes varied pronunciations such as AT-awl and ATOll and cites dictionaries and etymologies while recommending the form AT-awl for uniform use.
Churchill warned the Labor government faces a new challenge over proposed tax rises. He pressed for a vote on the budget's tax components including fuel and consumer taxes. Conservative leaders anticipate a test vote while preparing for potential elections.
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