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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1945
Page
8
The public faced transportation disruption during the strike but officials cooperated to settle swiftly after 36 hours off service. The union admits no notice hurt the public, while the company had warned of penalties for legal gaps. The author notes better mutual understanding could have prevented friction and improved relations.
President Truman argues that 42 billion dollars loaned for lend-lease yielded about 89 billion in returns, leaving a net debt of 36 billion. He stresses imponderable gains from Allied fighting and urges ending wartime credits after the war, balancing risks against the nation’s broader victory.
The text notes Roosevelt’s view that lend lease debts may never be repaid and Truman’s belief it would be prudent to remove them from the books. It suggests Congress could consider this stance with sympathy.
The piece argues that Moscow has adopted a more tolerant stance, boosting hopes for free elections in Hungary Romania Poland and perhaps Germany. It warns democracy faces infancy dangers and requires patient nurturing, constitutional training, minority respect, and a robust legal system to endure. It also urges careful prosecution to avoid undermining justice.
The editorial examines Bertram M. Campbell's near eight year imprisonment for a forgery he did not commit and his pardon. It argues wrongful convictions reveal flaws in criminal law, the risk of error, and the tension between protecting society and not punishing the innocent. It notes how real culprits can be found by accident and questions the balance of legal safeguards.
The column lauds Byrnes choosing Dulles as adviser to the American delegation at the United Nations Conference and criticizes postwar partisanship. It notes past bipartisan foreign policy unity after Pearl Harbor, urges using capable opposition minds in government, and jokes about postwar food and V F Day. The piece ends with a slogan about resuming normal life after victory.
President Truman argues for keeping the Army draft at 50 000 men a month and retaining large forces for any contingency. He cautions against oversized forces, urges possible curtailments where feasible, and calls Congress to raise the Regular Army ceiling to attract volunteers.
A reader requests anonymity for letters and The Record notes it may edit and shorten letters. The column includes guidance on performing a Protestant double ring wedding and a social survey of wartime job losses and postwar prices with humorous anecdotes from Troy.
The essay argues that long before Pearl Harbor the United States suffered from inadequate Pacific defense and poor coordination between military and diplomatic policy. It cites House and Senate roles, naval aircraft gaps, and conflicting aims with Britain and Japan as crucial factors shaping the disaster.
Kentucky Senator A B Chandler, as guest writer, reflects on Washington life and baseball, recalling a 1930s government workers game near the White House, noting pay and duties as Senate member, and stressing wartime costs and American ideals amid the ongoing conflict.
A column voice praises Truman for respecting Congress and building broad support, contrasts his populist stance with Roosevelt and Attlee, and questions PAC influence. It lauds Schwellenbach appointments and hints at shifting labor relations policy while warning against party dominance. Continued on page nineteen.
The Coin And Stamp Corner explains how to price and sell rare coins, stressing auction sales to attract wide bidding and avoid low offers. It notes that prices vary, with examples of gains, and warns of dealer discounts and commission charges, advising a good auctioneer for valuable collections.
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