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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1945
Page
3
The article argues Hitler's latest address marks a grim pivot from past triumphalism to despair. It portrays the Fuehrer as a doomed leader addressing a nation on the brink, calling for sacrifice without offering a viable path to victory and renewing anti Allied, anti Jewish rhetoric.
A veteran overseas recalls Brest and Camp Dix episodes that show harsh discipline and lingering wartime mud. A single case had a comic twist when a discharged officer narrowly avoided further punishment after saluting a general, highlighting rough edges of postwar demobilization.
A veteran recalls harsh treatment by a 4 Signal Corps colonel who disliked air corps members, delaying discharge and prolonging duties. The narrator describes a trip to New York to celebrate recuperation status, an encounter with censorship, and the memorable moment when a superior tried to read lips. The passage ends with a vivid, troubled image of a farewell scene.
A wartime address extols Allied unity and overwhelming force against Germany. It asserts coordinated attacks on multiple fronts, massive bomber thrusts, and cumulative pressure will crush the Nazi military machine. The speaker promises persistence until final victory and asserts Germany faces inevitable defeat.
A Byres directed wartime curfew orders closing or restricting all places of amusement after midnight to save coal and power. Violators face broad penalties from multiple agencies, with potential gains in fuel conservation but concerns about spike in speakeasies and absenteeism.
The speaker remarks on continual growth of government by directive with administrative sanctions without judicial bearings. He warns Americans to be alert that the practice not persist after the war. Power feeds on power, and those who wield it must do so gracefully, unlike government by law as originally interpreted.
A harsh opinion piece condemns conscientious objectors calling themselves the Tobacco Road Gans at Camp Uermiask Michigan. It alleges they feign illness refuse work and mock authority while smuggling liquor and provoking violence. The article argues new wartime laws may be needed to curb their defiance.
In Washington Star reflections on the distant but vivid Iwo Jima battle, the author notes the gulf between readers and frontline reality. The piece urges Americans to discard petty wartime complaints and unite in mobilizing industrial manpower inspired by Marines facing death under bombardment.
A reader correspondence page letters debate Adamson and "Brother Bailey" union fines and democratic management. The writer questions truth, audits, and morale, urging a grievance committee, then shifts to praise for nurse aide volunteers in Troy hospitals and calls for more Red Cross participation.
Report on three American Society of Newspaper Editors members awaiting passport visas to Moscow to discuss postwar news handling with Soviet officials. They travel non governmentally, aim for free information flow, and hope to visit India, China, Australia, and South America with support from Roosevelt era editors.
Raymond Moley argues Turkey pursues constructive nationalism under Ataturk’s legacy, eschewing pan-Islamism and ancient empire dreams. He cites Turkey’s coldly calculated diplomacy, opposition to war, and recent shift toward asserting independence in German relations ahead of postwar settlements.
The White House signs a directive for postwar U S bases in Latin America sparking protests from regional leaders. Negotiations with Brazil and Ecuador unfold as officials weigh balance between mutual defense and sovereignty. The plan, tied to Casablanc a talks, faces backlash from Pan American nations wary of U S dominance.
A reader asks about the pronunciation of plebiscite and its French origins. The answer explains prevailing American pronunciations and compares options, noting four first choices and three second choices. The piece also covers presage pronunciation as noun and verb and comments on a dialectal form of tabsknousst TM. It mentions a pamphlet on personal pronouns offered by Frank Colby.
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