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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1943
Page
10
A wartime column critiques the absence of a Win-the-War Party in the United States, contrasting with Britain’s unity. It argues political leaders seek power, feather their nests, and hinder war effort, while some reform-minded officials try to advance victory despite partisanship.
A meddling plan proposes triggering an eruption at Fun mountain to frighten Japan. Experts note Fun may be dormant, risk of misfire exists, and any sign could be misread as omen. The idea is dismissed as impractical by specialists.
The piece weighs risks of using explosives against Fuji and other Japanese volcanos, noting Bandai-san’s 1888 eruption and Handaisan’s devastation. It contemplates public reaction and strategic impact, suggesting a dramatic but hazardous “classic trick of history” if a volcano were forcefully provoked.
Opinion notes Mayor LaGuardia prevented Harlem unrest from becoming a Detroit scale riot. It cites a white officer shooting a colored soldier, rumor sparked violence, six killed, over five hundred injured, and about $5 million in damage. Calls for end to white and black hostilities through education and action.
The article discusses a looming draft of fathers for national armed forces, noting the need to tap into all manpower sources. It estimates the initial call may reach about one in twenty two, with later calls potentially larger. It cautions that long term changes depend on factors beyond control.
The piece urges all citizens to serve in some war effort and warns against relaxing wartime measures. It highlights favorable war news but stresses the need to maintain armed forces, noting married men and fathers are already serving and that victory safeguards the nation's future and children.
A noted defense of local self government warns that federal land purchases in Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington are eroding local tax bases and driving counties toward federal aid. Legislators urge tax paying federal ownership or other remedies to preserve local decision making amid war era shortages and rising centralization.
The Providence Bulletin notes Senator Owen of Oklahoma proposes a 41 symbol phonetic system to enable global communication. He claims a reasonably intelligent American could soon speak Chinese, with reserves for new words, and argues the plan surpasses Esperanto in simplicity, accuracy, and brevity.
A letter to The Record argues Americans are not yet masters of their own fate and fears persist. It cites Roosevelt’s call for freedom and dignity for conquered peoples and condemns a group of men as unGod fearing. The writer, William H. Gibson, adds asides about smoking, submarines, and women smoking pipes in a light tone.
In a reader exchange, C P. defends “Blues-Singing Mothers” from Pulse of the People July 26, while The Record requests New Mexico’s three largest cities per 1940 census Albuquerque Santa Fe Roswell. It notes no known whistle school in New York and invites readers to aid the search.
A dispatch reports 39 U S Army enlisted men lost in a California desert maneuver with 3 dead in 124 degree heat. Disobedience of orders led to the wanderings while officials defend the officer in charge and emphasize Army inspection, secrecy, and the need for formal inquiries to uncover culpability and improve future operations.
A dictionary oriented note explains syllable stress and vowel sounds in severity, distinguishing su-VEER-i-tee from other rhymes. It discusses Webster’s diacritical breve marks on the second e sounds as eh as in error and merry, and notes breve usage in experiment and sincerity.
Drew Pearson summarizes congressional maneuvering over expanding War Food Administration powers to oversee prices and production. He notes Davis's firing by the President, Jones's recall to chair, and Fulmer's stalled bill amid intra party and White House conflicts. The piece also lampoons Lib er ty League echoes in Sloan backed finance drives and follows diplomatic and political quips about figures like Maverick and Crowley.
The text discusses the origin and sacred status of the Hebrew name for God represented by JHVH and YHVH, noting it was written without vowels and is unpronounceable. It contrasts this with the Christian use of God as a general name and mentions biblical references. It also includes a note about sending for a Conversation pamphlet via a stamped self addressed envelope.
The article describes Mussolini’s Fascist rise as a reaction to Communist violence, promising stability and bribes to win public favor. It notes disciplined workers, state-regulated business, a loyal press, and subsidies, with growing power over daily life before eventual authoritarian control. (Continued on Page Twelve.)
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