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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
7
Fragmented text reflects debate on wage restraint and inflation during wartime. It discusses wage increases, price changes, consumer goods, and the challenge of keeping wages in step with rising costs, noting disparities across groups and the fear of widening gaps as inflation accelerates. The piece reflects a cautious, opinionated stance on policy and economic fairness.
A discussion notes potential dangers from Communist influence in government. It cites alleged espionage, Weeks arrest, and calls for Senate action to strengthen safeguards against spying and espionage while Congress is urged to address perceived gaps in existing laws.
The piece argues Governor Dewey’s retirement shakes the New York Republican Party as allies pressure successors, revealing factional rifts. It contends Dewey’s leadership shaped the party, while some friends push for Manley, risking a split and potential Democratic gains.
Readable fragments show debate over federal economic controls and wage policy. Senate reduces executive power while President would decide invoking controls. Truman era wage and price issues stir business leaders and lawmakers as rollback vs pay raise debates continue.
Readable text outlines Congress action on limiting depresión of existiva laws to combat communism and subversion. House backs White House recommendations with focus on registering Communist Party members, reporting finances, fingerprinting, and espionage controls. Senate and Administration view political advantage in election year.
Soviet deputy foreign minister Malik A Malik also Muslim UN spokesman and Security Council president says he was corresponding with American POWs held by Koreans. The claim follows Lee Pressman’s testimony about letters to captives amid Un-American Activities probes, cited as part of postwar era political pressure.
Readers may sign letters to The Record to keep anonymity while proving good faith. Unsign letters will not be published. The paper reserves the right to edit and shorten all letters. The notice discusses a former government employee, Pressman, accused of joining a Communist group in Washington in the early 1930s, and includes commentary on his motives and related political controversy.
A wartime column debunks a sensational Yugoslav border story. It notes that 10 000 Yugoslavs were not crossing into Italy and describes a chaotic, imagined invasion narrative tied to fear of shortages and mail-order propaganda.
The piece argues President Truman could expand discretionary powers under the Defense Protection Act to set wage and price ceilings, allocate steel and other materials, and guide production. It envisions government loans, tax measures, and centralized planning to manage industry, with bias toward wartime austerity and broader state influence across key sectors.
Washington insiders report renewed White House pressure against military efforts to dominate policy, with secretive moves to curb General MacArthur and Secretary Matthews. The piece cites Johnson administration clashes, calls for restraint, and recent Congressional probes into military influence, plus background on allied comments from London and Asia.
A Washington column discusses Noah Webster and pronunciation. It cites Webster 1824 as a reference while arguing that pronunciations reflect current usage, not fixed rules. The piece notes examples of common pronunciations and stresses living language evolving with community usage.
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