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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1947
Page
8
The Citizens Public Expenditure Survey is praised for urging short term funding and cost analysis but criticized for offering generalities without concrete savings. The editorial urges detailed figures on waste, a clear plan to reduce postwar spending, and explicit identification of unnecessary programs and publicity efforts.
Nomination of Lewis W. Douglas to be Ambassador to the Court of St James's is praised as an excellent choice. The piece lauds his breadth of experience in business, education, and public service, noting his budget director role and unyielding ethics. It stresses Britain's wartime recovery and the post's importance, highlighting Douglas's financial understanding and moral standards.
A letter lauds Douglas for denouncing certain policies while defending the New Deal era efforts. It argues he would face political risk but would serve honorably, highlighting his achievements and steadfast character as suitable for high office in London.
Labor leader Parson Green advocates limited changes to the Wagner Act, urging a fairer balance between employers and unions. He supports free speech for employers, registration debates, and stricter union reporting pending Congress action. The piece cautions against overreliance on the NLRB and urges timely amendments to curb board bias.
The piece argues the White House denial of Bevin's claim that Truman pressured Britain to open Palestine amid election timing is inadequate and evasive. It asserts Bevin’s complaint is correct, that the October statement was political, and that the response aimed to steal the spotlight from campaigning while stirring racial tensions.
A regional political clash centers on comments by Bevin regarding an espionage and counterintelligence affair. The exchange touches on the Palestine peace process and international negotiations, with critics deeming the remarks politically charged and inappropriate. Both parties acknowledge the incident as unfortunate and seek restraint.
The text argues literacy and health improvements in Latin America are essential to underpin a broader Inter-American Defense Board plan to standardize the armed forces of the 21 republics. It notes high illiteracy, health deficits, and shorter life expectancy in the region, urging education and sanitation as civic prerequisites for democracy and regional strength.
Washington reports note that Edwin H Land’s invention allows taking, developing, and printing pictures in minutes within a single camera. The device uses a built in chemical pod to create a ready photo as the negative and paper pair are pressed together. The system could alter camera and darkroom work, though commercial production and market impact remain uncertain.
A letter writer urges Troy to establish a city sponsored community theater with Junior, Intermediate, Senior and advanced groups. Proposes three separate stages, a theater workshop, and annual productions to engage youth, develop talent, and provide constructive entertainment while supporting local dramatic groups. The plan enlists directors’ support and aims to produce future Troy citizens.
Washington reports a highly organized push by powerful railroad interests to exempt the $26 billion rail system from antitrust laws. The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee is expected to report the Bulwinkle Reed bill, with a near party-line vote, while opponents warn of rising costs and concentrated control.
In a wartime era caucus clash, critics slash railcar shortages and Army waste while lawmakers spar over a six billion dollar budget cut. J J Javits cites refugee issues as a notable diplomatic moment amid partisan fighting. President Truman looms as veto threat and balance to antitrust concerns.
Stamp collectors discuss why some pinslofiies get new stamps earlier than others and how catalogue values and availability shift. The piece notes alphabetical release order, scarce Lesa banks, and preorders for Anguat issues. it also covers 1930 dimes, mint closures, and value trends in US catalogs.
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