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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1950
Page
7
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President Truman launches a partisan run to November, urging repeal of the Taft Hartley Act and a Brannan farm bill while arguing for civil rights and compulsory medical insurance. Critics warn of demagoguery as supporters press Fair Deal. The piece discusses farm subsidies, butter oleo taxes, and political strategy ahead of Congress.
The State of the Union criticizes the Brannan farm plan as politically timed and unlikely to gain support in Congress. It argues the proposal would subsidize surplus crops, raise government spending, and increase dependence on federal programs, with broader economic and political implications.
Senator Taft rejects joining Wherry in cutting ERP funding and backs a sane foreign policy, aiding European recovery. Former bootlegger Maragon is indicted for perjury linked to the Washington influence racket, highlighting investigations into favors and government access.
The passage argues Taft will push a constructive Asia policy after protecting European recovery. It says Formosa must be guarded from Communist capture with naval force if needed, while keeping ERP intact to avoid undermining Europe. It warns against tying Europe and Asia policy together to please the Kremlin.
Despite the worst civil aviation accident of the year, the Civil Aeronautics Administration reports 1948 ended with the best safety record in U.S. commercial aviation. One passenger death per hundred million passenger miles and high cargo figures contrasted with ongoing fears and calls for greater precautions at major hubs and terminals.
The Senate acts promptly on an old bill to repeal the ten cent a pound oleomargarine tax, a measure House already passed last year. Supporters call the move a common sense correction while critics note ongoing opposition and economic impact on oleo producers and dairy industries.
Washington discusses health insurance politics as advocates push a broad federal medical program through innocuous measures. A Senate bill would classify nursing training schools for federal funds, with decisions by a president-appointed committee guided by the Surgeon General. The plan faces opposition over federal control of education and funds.
Washington expects a possible joint Anglo American council to guide future foreign policy for English speaking nations if Britain recognizes Communist China. Critics say Britain's past balance of power has too often led to global crises, requiring U.S. rescue efforts.
The article discusses 19th century diplomacy linking Britain’s power to coin values and how collectors value foreign coins. It notes shifting U S policies and Britain's sea power while valuing pristine pieces over battered ones in a historically themed coin corner column.
Readers debate tax law patterns citing Benson case and the tax court, while a columnist explains coin values and condition. The letters discuss anonymity in letters to The Record and critique British policy and wartime diplomacy with mentions of Waterchiet and Troy power history.
The article discusses the use of se and ze in legal texts as Latin to wit and witness terms, notes on singular data versus data plural, and historic language usage. It cites Merriam Webster, Scottish and Greek roots, and examples from documents and broadcasts to illustrate how these phrases function in legal and formal writing.
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