Governor Dewey’s Budget Plan for Postwar Emergency Fund
The Governor’s annual message lauds a large year end balance and urges placing nearly 140 million dollars in an emergency postwar fund to restore and extend state properties. He rejects broad tax cuts, urges paying existing taxes, and promotes private businesslike finance in public works. He also supports a constitutional amendment to prevent costly future special elections for lieutenant governor succession. Montreal strike commentary contrasts civic duty with Calvin Coolidge’s era, urging decisive public safety action.
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Dewey
Moore
Albany
Wallace
Court of Appeals
Montreal White Collar Strike Prefers Pay Over War Effort
A recent Montreal strike involves about 2000 of 2300 white collar city workers demanding salary rises. The piece condemns striking in wartime as selfish and harmful to public welfare, urging citizens to recognize sacrifices of armed forces.
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United States
Montreal
Committee Formed To Tackle Postwar Unemployment In Troy
A local group met to plan postwar employment strategies for Troy Area. A survey will assess needs and reemployment of veterans and civilians, with focus on local industry, education, and the Arsenal's peacetime shift. Committee led by James C. Turner aims for thorough, rapid study to avert widespread job shortages.
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Troy
United States
Arsenal
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
America
James C. Turner
Republican Convention in Crisis Over Chicago Backlash
The piece argues isolationist sentiment in Chicago and its surrounds could tilt the Republican nominating process. It notes gallery influence may sway convention outcomes, with Wendell Willkie and Governor Dewey likely to be affected. New York, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and Cleveland remain contenders as rail transport and funding shape next week's committee decisions.
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Pathy
Chico
Chicago
United States
Wendell Willkie
Colonel McCormick
Willkie
Dewey
Tribune
New York
Philadelphia
Kansas City
Cleveland
Republican National Committee
Collapse of Hitler's Balkan Grip Prompts Allied Hesitation
A late World War II analysis argues that Bulgaria Romania and Hungary tremble as German control weakens. It notes Stalin’s silence over Polish borders and predicts a potential collapse beginning in the Balkans. The piece ponders Allied leverage and speculative fates for Hitler and his regime.
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Bulgaria
Boshiloff
Balkans
Rumania
Hungary
Reich
Kremlin
Russia
Poland
Soviet Union
Germany
Stalin
Moscow
Teheran
London
Bessarabia
Bucharest
U.S
Hitler
City fray over GOP convention site in 1920s era debate
A movement favors New York City for the Republican National Convention next summer while Chicago pushes for the Windy City. Proponents cite rail and hotel capacity and central access. opponents argue New York’s sea barrier limits road links and Chicago’s Tribune influence shapes isolation.
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New York City
New York
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
United States
Women in the Air Force Open Air WAC Recruiting Drive
The Women's Army Corps begins a focused recruitment drive from today through January 15. Recruits report after training at Fort Des Moines, then join Air WACs across 13 commands such as air transport, anti-submarine, flight control, and training. Women with medical, personnel, drafting, radio, repair, stenographic, driving, or supply experience are especially valued to take over non combat duties and keep air forces flying.
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Air Force
Minneapolis Star Journal
Women's Army Corps
Air Wacs
Fort Des Moines
Air Wac
Army Air Forces
Pulse of the People letters defend railroad workers in wartime era
In letters to The Record, readers defend railroad workers facing wage freezes and rising living costs amid wartime conditions. One writer cites pay, hours, and benefits since 1941, noting double time for workers and extra burden on spouses, urging fair treatment and adjusted price levels. A second reader questions labor discussions, arguing government control of railroads and eight cent per hour raises for non operating employees, and highlighting low wages for electricians in the Troy area.
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Uncle Sam
Pearl Harbor
Troy
I. F
Fair Enough Westbrook Pegler Parody on Roosevelt’s New Deal
A Westbrook Pegler column mocks Roosevelt’s New Deal as a sick patient treated by a quack doctor aided by eager assistants. The piece ridicules quick fixes, legal ploys, asset seizures, and forced political shifts toward socialism, ending with a bleak Pear Harbor Day image.
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New York
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Wallace advises inner search for life guidance from Bible and Plato
Loyola College editor Terrence Burke interviews Vice President Wallace in Washington. Wallace rejects prescriptive advice, urging youths to seek inner guidance. He cites Bible and Plato on human dignity, discusses Amos and Micah on social justice, and notes how rejected groups gain strength. He links these ideas to inflation, reconversion, and a fair peace.
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Washington
Terrence Burke
Loyola College
Mr. Wallace
Wallace
Amos
Judah
Israel
United States
Roosevelt Faces War Time Critique Of Labor And Business
The piece argues Roosevelt has a prime chance to rebuke both labor and business groups as Congress considers new anti strike and renegotiation laws. It cites a labor leadership resistance amid war and warns against strikes disrupting war production, urging public disclosure and firm action in Congress.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Uncle Sam
Republic
Is Taad
Army
Navy
United Mine Workers
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