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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
14
An undefined draft headline notes The Troy Record as an independent publication with mentions of Dwight Marvinator identity unclear. The fragmentary text repeats itself, offering no clear events, dates, or facts to summarize.
The piece argues that politics cannot be paused during war and urges preserving two party democracy. It contrasts American practice with Britain's political engagement under Churchill, praising unity amid active criticism and urging Americans to emulate Britain's balance of informed debate and cohesive policy.
The piece argues Russians claim Estonia Latvia and Lithuania as historic Soviet territory, while the United States does not recognize their 1940 incorporation. It forecasts fresh headaches for Washington and London as Moscow advances, with Americans likely confused by competing viewpoints and the Baltic states seeking self determination.
The piece criticizes Senator Guffey of Pennsylvania for attacking Senator Butler and attacking fellow Democrats over New Deal policy. It notes Guffey’s recent political setbacks, his clash with Byrd, and his forced resignation as Senate campaign committee chair. The column suggests Guffey’s actions are self serving and that the Solid South’s concerns influence party unity ahead of elections.
A wartime editorial urges restraint and unity as revelations of Japanese prisoner abuse surface. It links mistreatment of Bataan captives to the broader deadly struggle against Nazi and Japanese forces, advocating defeating Germany first to save American POWs and stressing steadfast resolve over emotional responses.
The article discusses a limited troop rotation policy for veterans in the Pacific, with Lieut. Gen. Harmon signaling that two year or longer service may lead to furloughs. It cautions that not all eligible will be sent home, stressing war needs and the goal to avoid prolonging combat. It notes parental and family hopes while prioritizing overall war aims and transport limits.
Yale University moves to establish a dedicated veterans school with its own faculty and collegiate housing. President Seymour outlines a civilian-led program focusing on individual assessment, reduced credit emphasis for admission, and limited elective study to ease postwar reentry for mature veterans. Military instruction is deemed essential during wartime but should not be run by the armed forces after discharge.
Utica residents queue daily outside the IRS office to file income tax returns. They can pay but need assistants to complete forms, a situation critics call absurd and blame Congress for its complex laws. Taxpayers urged to write to representatives demanding simplification.
A railroad widow from Troy writes to The Record defending operating brotherhood members arguing they deserve wages reflecting skill and responsibility. She contends trains run long shifts, without holidays or paid vacations, and warns shortages arise if pay does not improve. She notes sons in service and asserts rail workers did not delay the war.
The Record notes Polish desire for freedom after the war and recalls past grievances against Ukraine and Czechoslovakia. It argues Ukrainians contribute abroad and on the home front, while condemning Polish oppression under past regimes and drawing parallels to German actions. Continued on page Seventeen.
Westbrook Pegler surveys Governor Dewey’s push for a simple one page state income tax form and reduced city debts as a national model. He criticizes federal overreach, praises division of taxing powers, and notes the plan’s contrast with earlier New Deal complexity while calling out bond issues and local funding battles across New York.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Senator Chan Gurney of South Dakota urged Republicans to support permanent promotions for General Patton and General Somervell to win enlisted soldiers' votes, amid Democratic opposition on the Military Affairs Committee. Also noted are British concerns over aid to occupied Europe, Bowles' clash with Love over WPB policy, a curious green shirted intruder in the Commerce Building, and a plea to restore jump status payments for paratroopers at Fort Meade.
A coin column traces the adoption of In God We Trust on U S money from 1864 onward, notes coin design clashes with the motto during Roosevelt era, and lists values for several old cents and half dollars including 1858 cent, 1836 half dollar, 1907 and 1880 Indians head cents, and a Slave Token. It previews next Friday’s feature on discontinued U S coinages.
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