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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1950
Page
3
The text debates whether the nineteenth or twentieth century begins in 1850 and 1980 as pivotal years. It argues about tradition versus logic, ends with a call to drop the coats and enter the fray, and notes the speaker is tired of the subject.
A year-end survey notes optimists expect higher living standards in 1950 amid continued strong business, with the main risk from potential tax policy changes. Federal Reserve and Agriculture Department projects ease in credit and cheaper food, though subsidies maintain some costs. Congress may cut certain excise taxes, while overall consumer outlook remains hopeful despite political maneuvering.
A nostalgic column sketches a mock battle over when the twentieth century began. It contrasts Dempsey Firpo style fights with a broad public argument about turning points, forecasting destiny for 1980, and weighing political shifts in the United States and Britain amid Cold War anxieties.
The Nebraska senator Wherry faces criticism for resisting commitments from bipartisan leaders while the paper argues that major policy choices like the Marshall Plan were driven by event-driven necessity, not mere political clout. It praises Vandenberg’s foreign policy leadership and endorses a strong bipartisan approach.
Bernard Baruch, the nation’s elder statesman, proposes extending compulsory retirement to age 70 to utilize experienced workers longer. He notes longer life spans, falling birthrates, and rising pension demand, warning of economic and demographic strain if generations of producers shrink. He links this idea to strategic thinking by Russia and urges sustained study by our thinkers.
Two mathematician professors join forces to study two handed poker. They reduce bluffing to mathematical formulas and suggest pure strategy yields a sure game. The piece notes poker reflects life and compares academic insight to seasoned play but calls the findings already known to most players.
A battered note claims Hungarian republic sought private US investors to aid development after World War II. It alleges a 1 cent upraise and $100,000 in western capital helped growth, then reports a Communist regime push for naturalization of foreign owned trade and assets.
Readers signal the Record to publish unsigned letters with edits possible while honoring signed requests. A Troy Record reader from St. Cloud Florida praises fast mail delivery covering about 1500 miles, noting neighbors in New York and New England receive papers, and a request for a Micmac Indians history is answered with a concise summary of Algonquian origins, distribution, and 19th century shifts.
Washington official Ray Betters of the United States Conference of Mayors warns that Western Europe dreads a US Soviet war entering their streets and homes. He cites public concern over a Marshal Plan style recovery and criticizes diplomats for focusing on big powers while local leaders build roads sewers and schools. The piece notes a Paris-based veteran reporter’s appraisal of the plan and public uncertainty about its specifics and timelines.
Washington opens with debate over China policy as Britain weighs recognizing the Communist government. The piece urges using a China boycott tactic to halt Communist expansion, noting risks to Chinese civilians and potential to deter Moscow’s influence in Asia. It recalls past attempts and British interests in Hong Kong and imperial trade lines shaping stance.
In a radio discussion Fulton Lewis corrects accent placement for words like somnolent and tester notes tester rhymes with jester. Pronunciations for triumph valet waitcoat and vest vary by region, with guidance on correct stress, final sounds, and French origins.
Britain appoints William Kermode as ambassador to Indonesia, signaling stronger trade ties. Kermode, a veteran diplomat, previously served with the British mission in Tokyo and Yokohama and held posts in London before his latest appointment.
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