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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
5
Fragmented OCR text covers publication details for The Troy Record and The Times Record, wrong spellings and editorial notes. It discusses circulation figures, regional distribution, and subscription rates, plus a long interjection on naval policy focusing on carrier aviation, submarines, and defense budgeting with unnamed speakers.
The piece argues that the Christmas mail surge strains Uncle Sam’s postal workers with expanding volumes and rising costs. It notes rising express rates, growing package traffic, and a federal deficit funded by taxpayers while letter mail largely pays for itself. It calls the post office a public service strained by higher costs and subsidized by taxpayers.
Washington reports indicate no immediate repeal or major modification of the Taft Hartley act in the upcoming Congress. Democratic leaders tied to labor chiefs are not pursuing changes, hoping to use the issue to influence fall elections. Opponents, led by professional labor bosses, aim to defeat supportive lawmakers while workers show signs of weariness with labor leadership.
Senator Vandenberg, back in Washington after surgery, outlines views on foreign policy. He favors trimming foreign aid, opposes recognizing China's Communist government, and supports sending an ambassador. His remarks spark debate among Michigan and other senators over policy and partisan reactions.
The piece cites United States News and World Report assertions that Russia may deploy up to 1000 submarines within two years, prompting Navy leaders led by Admiral Sherman to stress anti submarine defenses. It notes US strategists focus on underwater weapons while warning about potential East Coast disruption from Soviet subs and the need to protect critical industries.
A translated or garbled excerpt presents Norman Shaw offering a war time navigation analogy. The piece discusses avoiding military service and a hypothetical ship in distress leaking, with a jumbled quoted order about all hands to the pumps and pacifiers to prevent war.
Portland report notes Dewey courted as a potential candidate in 1952 for the presidential nomination or a 1950 bid for New York governor. The piece discusses Democratic and GOP strategizing around his plans, his hints of returning to private life, and the possibility of a U.S. Senate run if others do not. It adds hope he might take a post aiding the nation while enabling private law practice, with many months left for decision.
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece reports a month long marketing study on the right age to reveal Santa Claus to kids. Many parents favor letting children learn on their own while a sullen minority oppose hoodwinking, and researchers suggest asking the children directly for clarity.
The Record Newspapers will publish unsigned letters only if signed with name and address to show good faith. The paper may edit and shorten letters. Carols in Troy stores bring holiday happiness and festive spirit for Christmas.
Washington report outlines Gen. Leslie Groves debating alleged Wallace charges about atom materials to Russia. Walter of Pennsylvania probes the story and urges Groves to testify freely about the directive, while Vice President Barkley gets a Miami haircut and a local letter column criticizes Troy police and coffee prices.
Article explores the origin of the word tank from Latin stagnum to Portuguese tanque and its British Indian usage for artificial ponds and water storage. It explains how the army tank name emerged in World War I as a euphemism for a water carrying machine gun destroyer, first tested in 1916 on the Somme.
Washington reports a complex political fringe with Secretary Lenix AL Sohner alleged to be targeted in conspiratorial plots while President Truman contemplates non reelection. The piece cites factions around Dean Acheson, Chiang Kai-shek, and postwar defense debates, portraying pressure from Western powers and calls for new alignments.
The Coin Stamp Corner has refused to handle the accounts of Brazilian traders financing 40 or 59 in all. Other firms including Ruffner, Burch & Company, Leon Ierael & Broth re and Schershach & Company of New York Haven have not talked AL accepting the torsion accounts. This helps explain why coffee trading has declined amid rumors of a shortage groundless. Prices remain higher as speculation and hoarding by jittery traders affect the market.
The note suggests coins and stamps as gifts for collectors, warns of knowing a recipient’s existing holdings, and discusses gold value and currency shifts. It mentions the pound’s value, gold coins, and recent coin releases, with reader questions about coin values and a Coin Corner exchange.
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