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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1944
Page
8
An independent publisher Davie B Plum is identified in a fragment from The Troy Record. The readable line shows the newspaper’s masthead and a publisher credit.
The Solomons occupation by American and New Zealand forces creates a forward air base about 135 miles from Rabaul New Britain. General MacArthur says 22 600 Japanese in the Solomons are isolated from Rabaul and face starvation under blockade. The piece notes progress in the Pacific but warns naval victories alone won t secure decisive victory. island hopping is a prelude to the broad push against Japan.
A faction of extreme wing Argentine army officers seized the Foreign Ministry ousting Alberto Gilbert and Oscar Ybarra Garcia. They fear war against the Axis and are linked to Grupo Oficiales Unidos, with Ramirez's position now appears gravely compromised amid pressures from Allied powers and nationalist currents.
A reader letter column defends Governor Bricker against Dorothy Thompson’s critique, arguing free enterprise and American innovation drove wartime production, while government plans caused some delays and waste. The piece urges postwar policy returning to market-led growth with taxation and antimonopoly support to restore jobs and security.
A playful take contrasts grim headlines with wholesome tales. It suggests cheerful vignettes such as a well behaved school bus trip, a pleasant train ride, and content families in Poestenkill and Troy, ending with a man in Watervliet who felt fine after a doctor visit.
Earl Browder, secretary of the Communist Party, warns the nation that a Roosevelt reelection will bring turmoil and factionalism, while details of Teheran and party shifts are discussed. The piece questions Browder’s motives, cites party vote trends, and notes fears of Kremlin influence and New Deal parallels.
Paper salvage is a crucial wartime effort. American households are urged to save waste paper, aiming for 8 million tons, with cardboard containers essential for naval transport. Leaders urge systematic collection at home and community action to ensure timely supply for the war effort.
A jumble of letters to The Record includes demands for publication anonymity, debates on the Maine salvage dates, opinions on Democratic and Republican spending, a soldier vote notice, etiquette on the national anthem in homes, and a time zone query between Cleveland and Troy. Answers confirm Maine dates, time zones, and etiquette nuances.
Evelyn Gordon notes a lavish Washington party at the largest hotel with Bascom Timmons hosting 1500 guests including Sara Rayburn Jesse Jones and Tommy Connally. The crowd, cost, and guest list sparked remarks about class and race, while Field and others attended, with Scotch whiskey for thousands and hidden guests in the background.
Washington coverage chronicles Governor Dewey's Albany press conference on the Soldier's Vote bill. He waveringly cited New York law after a Bridges telegram, then allowed off the record questions, prompting sharp rebuttals from Times reporter Warren Moscow and later note on White House rules. Also titled fiery Georgia senator George attacks subsidies while exposing past praise for similar aid to oil interests.
A practical Q and A explains when to use none with singular or plural verbs in newspapers and radio reports, with examples on editorial we and salutations. It also notes usage of pronouns with collective phrases and comments on propaganda rhetoric and wartime bonds.
Washington commentaries on the American presidential race spark debate about foreign press involvement. The piece argues that British editors should refrain from intruding on U S politics to influence an American contest, likening it to a hypothetical bid to oust Churchill.
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