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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1947
Page
4
A critical look at political ads argues for cutting subsidies and moderating wage and price controls. It urges restraint on administration policies that raise costs, noting labor and industry pressures influence inflation and consumer prices.
The piece notes Secretary of State Marshall’s tempered disappointment over the Moscow Conference outcome. It explains his public report will detail the German Austrian issues and the American view that peace needs steady effort, not rushed talks. It contrasts U S public weariness with cautious belief in a long, difficult path to stability and lasting Europe peace.
The piece discusses opposition from President Trumaty advisers and Secretary Snyder to wartime price and tax cuts. It argues easing taxes could boost purchasing power and investment, while noting fears of inflation and political maneuvering ahead of a potential 1940 campaign. It highlights the debate over government revenue versus relief.
A critical discussion on self preservation through ear loaded ministers and inflated ad practices. The piece condemns misleading radio and newspaper ads for pills and tonics, warns of consumer fatigue, and calls for restrained, factual health messaging over sensational claims.
An analysis of antitrust history discussing the Clayton Act gaps allowing asset purchases to bypass merger limits. It notes FTC push for congressional fixes, cites a 1940s to 1970s arc, mentions cases and a shift toward controlling large corporate consolidations. The piece weighs big firms versus small businesses and debates restorative provisions and competitive concerns.
The article discusses Washington budget conflicts as Republicans seek to reduce total federal spending while the White House defends essential services. It notes the administration holds a large unspent reserve and critics push for cutting slush funds, with cross party defections and budget battles shaping policy.
A garbled letter page discusses fires, losses in the Mohican Market incident, local opinions on taxes, and reader letters. It hints at community fears, neighborhood cautions, and a curious query about Coney Island openings and permits.
The fragment discusses Admiral Byrd and Adm Richard Geuzon in the Arctic voyage. It notes tensions between Byrd and Cran and disagreements over authority and findings. It also mentions Amelia Earhart, Marie Byrd, and criticisms of mission scope and surveying accuracy.
The piece discusses reactions to the phrase Banned in Boston and its use in American cultural debates. It references Greenwich Village writers, Ayn Rand—though misnamed—, the State Department program Voice of America, and a congressional point of order by Walt Mondale-like figures. It notes the aim to promote American understanding and the controversy over funding 31 million dollars for broadcasting, exchanges, and related activities.
Admiral Byrd impressed New Zealand Prime Minister Frazer as US officials weighed possible trusteeship ideas. The voyage included films and humor about polar exploration while Western senators discussed funding Western water power projects at a Capitol meeting in the Vandenberg room.
A House subcommittee killed a $31 million budget for Voice of America and related programs to reach foreign audiences. The piece argues the broadcasts inform Russians and others about life in Western democracies and should be restored, noting evidence of readership and the program’s early promise.
A discussion among printers and designers about the proper name for the middle line of letters with no up or down strokes. Frederic W. Goudy weighs in from Marlboro and cites Typologia, while old-timers debate if mids should be called ascenders or a distinct term.
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