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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
4
Where there's a will there's a way in low mood era
A keynote speech at Rensselaer urges graduates to ignore defeatist thoughts from the Thirties. ABen Bo Du Mont recounts his rise from an unemployed engineer to a radar pioneer and corporate leader. He argues opportunity exists for determined individuals even in bad times and warns against lingering defeatism after the war. He stresses ingenuity and will power as keys to rebuilding careers and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Aben Bo du Mont
du Mont Laboratories
Wesp
T Hat Man
du Mont
America
Rumors Shape Frey as Rising Force in France Restoration
The text discusses rumors about Frey gaining strength as a real force in postwar France. It asserts potential value of restoring freedom and standing firm after vandals are expelled, shaping the patron's future prestige. It notes rumors seem partly true and Frey’s influence will grow with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Frey
Dewey Eyes Unified Postwar Voices for Peace Policy
Governor Dewey seeks neutral talk with Wendell Willkie and John Foster Dulles to clarify and harmonize postwar world organization ideas. The Dumbarton Oaks talks advance nonpartisan planning, while Dewey’s stance gains prominence as prologue to a broader United Nations framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Wendell Willkie
Jobe Foster Dulles
World Organization
Willkie
Republican Party
John Foster Dulles
United States
Great Britain
Russia
United Nations
Dulles
Hull
Mr. Dewey
Nelson Reassigned to China Mission Amid Reconversion Debate
The president appoints Donald M. Nelson and Gen Patrick J Hurley to discuss military and economic problems with Chiang Kai-shek in China, a move seen as a setback to Nelsons civilian production program. Critics warn the reconversion effort may be delayed and question the timing of the assignment, while supporters cite Nelsons experience as crucial at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Nelson
China
Patrick J. Hurley
Chiang Kai-shek
Kelson
War Production Board
Chiang
Kai-shek
Wherry
Nebraska
Roosevelt
War production and civilian goods debate
Experts argue that wartime leaders should begin shifting some civilian production without harming the war effort. Nelson and other evaluators believe certain civilian goods can be produced now. The War Production Board chief’s record inspires confidence, and critics warn against political interference by the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nelson
War Production Board
Roosevelt
For World Peace Which Candidate Dewey or Roosevelt Wins
A commentary argues Governor Dewey would better handle postwar foreign relations than Franklin D Roosevelt. It notes Dewey's stance on international cooperation, law, and a strong peace-keeping structure. The piece contrasts both leaders on dealing with Germany and Japan and the need to avoid a soft peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady
Roosevelt
Dewey
Edge
New Jersey
Roosevelts
United Nations
Germany
Japan
Society of Free and
Mr. Roosevelt
Washington
Albany
United States Senate
Letters on race prejudice and political views from 1944 readers
Readers debate racial bias and government policy in wartime America. A Cohoes correspondent condemns discrimination against Negroes and calls for equality, education, and downed barriers, while another writer defends President Roosevelt and critiques political skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rgcth Reeves Cohoes
Political Stage Today Civilians and Army Vote Emphasis
The CIO political action committee pressures mobilization of vote turnout among civilians and troops, with the War Department establishing a get out the vote system in camps both domestic and overseas. The piece questions how far military officers may influence voting under the law and whether the army’s role may compel ballots or suppress dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Political Action Committee
The
CIO
United States Army
Congress
Hoosevelt
War Department
Appsini
Roosevelt
United States
Goldiers
Political intrigue and military supply concerns surface in Senate probe
General Clay testifies before the Mead Committee about army stockpiles and front deliveries, disputing five year small arms estimates while noting gaps in transit and storage. The piece also highlights Berle’s diplomatic antics, Jewish Nazi sentiments at Fort Knox, and Fletcher’s GOP role and comments on branding the word Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Pershing
Anpy
WPEB
Y. Lewis Bassi
Irving Kaplan
Kilgore
West Virginia
General Clay
War Production Board
Mead Committee
Army Air Forces
Quartermaster Corps
Senate” Committee
Geeper
Hig
State Department
Adolf Berle
Roosevelt
Bet
Britain
Russia
Harvard
Berle
Lord Beaverbrook
Lord Beaver Brook
Washington
Beavers
United States
Germany
Beaverbrook's
Beaverbrook
Harvid George
Fort. Knox
America
Fort Knox
U.S
WGTA5
MEW
Henry ‘P. Fletcher
Cordell Hull
Republican National
San Francisco Opines on Navy Sanctions of Drafted Civilians
A San Francisco letter condemns Admiral Bowen for applying sanctions to union machinists who refused overtime on Navy work. The piece argues the actions bypass legal due process, note the sanctions extend to draft boards and ration boards, and warn that civilians are being coerced without trial under the War Manpower Commission and Selective Service law. It contends recruitment and rationing powers are misused, urging charges and a regular court proceeding if offense is alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Harsid G. Bowen Bes
Rhundred Union
Navy
Fred 3. Vinson
Af Economic Stabilization
War Manpower Commission
Selective Service
Army
What the words scot and scotch really mean
A reader notes the origins of scot free and scotch, tracing to Old French escechet and ewcot and explaining free of charge. The piece jokes about etymology and includes a clipped aside on pronunciation as well as a brief spoof about a “full month” definition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
R. A
Miami
R.A
United Press
OPA
Florida
OFA
Frank Colby
Presidents and appearances quiz from the White House
A fragmented quiz by Frank Linden lists questions about U.S. Presidents height facial hair and features. It asks which presidents were tall or short, who first wore a queue and a beard, who had eye problems, and who suffered paralysis, with reference to an item on page twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Frank Quiz
Vax Dee Linden
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