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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1945
Page
4
A reader argues that postwar price controls unfairly shield producers from higher costs while forcing wholesalers and retailers to absorb increases. The piece contends wage costs should raise consumer prices via inflation, not distributor profits, and urges quick review and redress to prevent broader economic harm.
Five Congressional Medal of Honor awardees from this region are honored for frontline service in the war. Among them are heroes from Salem Saratoga Watervliet and two from Troy who gave their lives. The article notes the rarity of such awards relative to population and praises all who served, with a focus on unsung bravery beyond medals.
The passage reflects on memory and sacrifice in service to country. It celebrates those who perform daring deeds and honors medalists as successors to ancient knightly ideals, praising loyalty, bravery, and truth as tests of character.
A wartime column discusses surrender as the start of postwar tasks. It envisions occupation roles for Allied powers in Germany and Japan, disarmament, repopulation, and reconstruction across Europe and Asia, with emphasis on feeding, governance, and long term peace efforts.
The article notes a new China Russia accord easing fears of a Chinese civil war becoming a US Russian proxy fight. It cites Moscow's pledge to respect China's sovereignty and the 30 year terms granting Russia a naval base at Port Arthur and joint railroad operations, while foreseeing benefits against Japan and improved Soviet goodwill. Premier Soong is praised for negotiating concessions and securing US-backed governance in China.
Office of War Information officials urge President Truman to abolish OWI and attach its staff to the State Department, Army, and Navy for controlled foreign information. They warn against permanent expansion and advocate auditing OWI personnel while improving official news handling and reducing waste.
Lt Gen Brenon Somervell, commander of the Army Service Forces, projects that between two and June 1946 about 2,500,000 service members will be returned from Europe and 1,590,000 from the Pacific and Far East. He says the objective is speed, with about 400,000 troops remaining in Europe after June and 300,000 in the Pacific. Remaining personnel will be supported by occupation replacements as the 1.5 million are brought home.
Readers may sign letters to The Record to keep anonymity in print while proving good faith. Unsigned letters may be edited or not published. A serviceman’s wife asks about insurance and remarriage rules, noting postwar delays for return to the U.S. Other questions address beneficiary rules and local rent offices in Albany and Troy.
Opinion by David Lawrence argues U S policy on Argentina stays unclear after Roosevelt era moves Truman Byrnes and Hull weigh new steps. It warns abrupt ambassador withdrawal could aid fascist elements, jeopardize the Pan American defense treaty and the Oct Rio de Janeiro meeting.
Secretary Clinton Anderson reflects on wartime habits and postwar life. He recalls a Sunday drive with friends and notes how car pools fostered neighborliness, shared routines, and appreciation for simple values amid changes in traffic and rationing. He cites Henry Anstey's book on the low mood and the enduring lessons of community reliance.
Moley argues President Truman’s call for fraternal aid to France reflects broad American sentiment. He warns France must cut domestic debt and stabilize politics to justify aid, noting France’s fragile finances, inflation, and postwar strains while urging continued Western unity to manage Europe’s security.
Glendale reader asks about a word with alternating consonant and vowel patterns and about distinctions between flotsam and jetsam. Fort Worth correspondent recalls misreading French menus in Lyon, while Boston asks if deck is American slang and cites Shakespeare.
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