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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
3
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions J Allor Viger and A View Peeshions with titles like Secretary and Treasurer. Several lines are garbled, listing names and roles but losing context. No clear event, date, or outcome is readable due to severe transcription errors.
The Troy Record surveys postwar British politics and U S influence. It notes a tight Labor lead in polls, possible steel nationalization doubts, and European shifts. It discusses subsidies, democracy, and the impact on U S policy, with comparisons to New Zealand and Australia moving right after leftist years.
The editorial denounces John L. Lewis as a dangerous obstacle to business and national order. It argues he threatens America by pressing for union demands and illegal concessions, calls for stronger laws, and asserts the nation’s supremacy as the Goldsborough case sets precedent. It warns of consequences if Lewis does not back down, urging his miners to return to work.
British orators seek to influence U S voters a week before the election arguing the United States tilts toward a welfare state and suggesting cooperation with Labour leadership over Conservatives. Cripps Attlee and others accuse Britain of shaping American social programs and warn against U S funds supporting Labour aims while referencing the Marshall Plan context.
New York officials study artificial rain as a last resort to relieve a grave water shortage. Although rainmaking is uncertain and cloud conditions rare, authorities argue that vast reservoir reserves and ongoing dry days justify trial. If not tested, critics warn of censure for inaction.
United States and seventeen other nations at the United Nations condemn Chiang Kai-shek’s bombardment of Shanghai. Nations fear for their nationals and investments, urging a just peace while accusing Mao of being Moscow’s tool and noting his presence in Russia.
Readers discuss Chiang Kai-shek's air and sea superiority and Communist weakness while urging evacuation of foreign nationals and noting the ongoing blockade. Editorials critique St Lawrence Seaway opposition and rent control debates amid wartime anxieties and local concerns in Mechanicville and Rensselaer County.
A 공개 summary notes a G O P caucus split over atomic policy and civil rights with Brewster Groves and McMahon clashing on screening scientists and cooperation. Aiken and allies push REA support and farm policy, while questions persist on Brannan plans and tariffs amid sectional pressure.
Washington report notes Truman seeks to reshape the Federal Reserve Board and Treasury influence, naming and reappointing members to steer policy. Mention of Eccles, McCabe, Vardaman, and Draper. debates on federal aid to education and defense speeches. Rayburn on education funding. Lucas reverses stance to back small business advocates.
James A. Farley criticizes the administration’s spend and tax policy. He is joined by Democrats like Senator Bratton and former Secretary of State Byrnes in opposing lavish budgeting and mounting public debt, arguing for honesty and decency in government.
A Pace Gray report questions the GI Bill education program, noting waste and abuse in for profit schools. Many veterans enrolled in marginal classes, with state approved schools expanding after 1944. Critics urge federal standards to curb subsidies and protect local public education.
An exploration of the origin of the expression eat crow tracing it to Civil War tales and earlier usage. The piece notes how English and American idioms evolved from Norman and Anglo-Saxon roots and mentions an anecdote from Captain Bailey of the 115th Regiment.
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