This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1950
Page
3
A reflective piece critiques a bygone youth culture with Fashion notes and satire on the era's verbosity. It contrasts amid mentions of publications and reviewers while warning of growing political apathy that could empower a demanding minority if voters stay home.
The article analyzes John L. Lewis defying the presidents truce appeal in the coal dispute. It notes operators accepting a seventy day truce while Lewis vows not to follow the fact finding plan. It warns that government injunctions may be invoked but Lewis signals miners to resist. The outlook for peace remains bleak.
A Paris fashion note recalls 1930s styles as a Troy household witnesses the Charleston dance. The item shifts to Representative Mason’s critique of tax loopholes via nonprofit owned enterprises, colleges, and religious foundations, arguing for reformed federal tax policy and closer tax on cooperative profits.
Representative Noah M Mason of the House Ways and Means Committee questions whether noodle making is educational. The piece argues for a compromise on wartime excise taxes, noting revenue needs and the impact on prices, with calls to reconsider taxes on baby oils freight, travel, and communications. The author suggests revising definitions of luxury to balance repeal and retention.
Secretary Sayners elaboration on the administration tax program shown in a Congress message draws criticism. Opponents say political aims overshadow trade, employment, and revenue factors. A large faction favors wiping out excise taxes in one sweep, arguing wartime needs spurred them.
Senator Taft warns that about half the people in Ohio are not interested in politics. Studies show declining political engagement, despite higher education and broader access to books and newspapers. The article argues newspapers provide diverse political opinions and stresses readers must seek informed views.
A Montreal Star analysis notes Russia demands a new trial for Emperor Hirohito among Japanese war criminals. It argues the move breaks a Far Eastern Commission pledge against new major war crime cases and questions Russia’s aims as propaganda amid postwar dynamics.
The Record prints readers letters and answers on voting in the Lansingburg School District elections. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, 21 years or older, state resident one year, county resident four months and district resident 30 days, owning or renting real property in the district with joint titles, and guardians of school age children or those living with such children. Boarders are not qualified.
Washington observers study corporate taxation amid debate on capital gains, dividends, and profits. Experts note many firms retain earnings to fund operations and reserves, while government figures show high corporate taxes and proposed changes could affect distributions and future revenue.
The FTC prepared a confidential report alleging that the Du Pont group controls major industry including General Motors U S Rubber and Libbey Owens Ford. It claims cross holdings and trade covenants give the four firms extensive influence over policies and officers.
A treatise discusses the word ain’t its origins and usage. The piece notes Rogers quip about ain’t and argues against using it in formal writing while acknowledging its place in informal speech.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.