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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
14
The Senate majority leader Alben Barkley was re elected unanimously by Democratic members while the House voted to override the Presidents tax bill veto. This marked a major rebuff to Roosevelt and signals hard sledding for his policies with Congress.
The piece notes political tension in Washington over the President's veto of a tax bill and Senator Barkley’s objections. It argues the veto message appeared aimed at political advantage rather than cooperative lawmaking and critiques the President’s stance on Congress’s tax responsibilities.
An analysis critiques the Roosevelt administration for failing to present a simplified tax form plan while Congress acted on tax and social security provisions. It argues that the veto and budget debates reveal political maneuvering, contrasts the payroll tax with proposed reforms, and stresses the need for a broad Allied strategy to defeat Nazi Germany, warning against optimistic peace hopes.
Postwar plans are vital but should not blind Americans to how far the war remains from ending. Despite heavy bombing by RAF and U S forces, Germany maintains formidable military power and resilient home morale aided by Gestapo suppression and Goebbels propaganda. Corresp ondents note Berlin’s despair without collapse, and German resistance persists due to rationed food and fear of authorities.
A map analogy links North America to Pacific bases like Eniwetok Kwajalein Truk and the Marianas to highlight the immense distances in the war against Japan. The piece notes island gains at Gilbert Marshalls Solomons and Marianas, with Saipan Tinian and Guam cited as key targets and a new belief that access to Tokyo may be closer and easier than previously thought.
The article notes a collector paying 31000 for a book he has never read and compares such vanity to film producers. It also references Fuehrer’s missive to the mob and the futile search in Berlin rubble for a wall with similar handwriting.
A six word fragment of Sappho’s verse is reflected on a modern evening. The piece muses that evening marks the end of labor and the start of rest and home, contrasting ancient Lesbos with today while affirming the timeless idea of returning home.
Letters to The Record discuss a six minute bus schedule for the Red and Blue Lines through South Troy by re-routing via Ferry Van Buren and Third. Residents on Second and Fourth Streets may oppose, but majority would benefit from faster service. The editor calls residents to bring the matter to the Mayor and Common Council.
Westbrook Pegler reports a Kansas City Boilermakers Union scheme where Harold Franklin profits from member insurance commissions totaling about $100,000 a year. His father, the union president, allegedly put him in as agent across multiple contracts, while a government-friendly stance and a lavish $12,500 annual life pension for Harold and pay boosts for officials sparked protests from longtime members.
The piece outlines White House friction over a universal labor draft. It notes Roosevelt’s surprise push for a national service act, McNutt and Vinson’s prior drafting efforts, and opposition from War Department leaders and industry chiefs. It cites letters from Murray and Green and the president’s rationale tied to morale and strikes.
Rare coins rise in value while common coins often drop. The piece cites 1856 flying eagle cents and 1907 high relief twenties as gains, contrasts with silver dollars losing value as mint stock depletes. It notes government melting and upcoming Troy token issue next Friday.
A Washington debate claims the Democratic Party has lost confidence in President Roosevelt over domestic policy. It warns the party must unite under a new leader who respects Congress and the judiciary to restore constitutional government.
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