Curbing the White Plague in Troy’s Tuberculosis Battle
A long effort led by the Troy Tuberculosis Relief Committee expanded to county reach with clinics nurses and a central office funded mainly by Christmas seals. From a peak that had 150 deaths yearly the three-year Troy rate fell to fewer than 20 annually, a two thirds cut, with the city now above the national and state averages but improving faster than peers.
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Troy
Troy Tuberculosis Relief Committee
Lackawanna
Buffalo
New York
Albany
Watertown
Binghamton
Is College Football Valuable
Esquire polls public and college presidents on football value in education. Presidents fear postwar decline in football prominence and warn against overemphasis and high coach salaries, while the public supports strong athletics as part of character and citizenship, with calls to limit but not abolish the game.
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Esquire
Troy
Air actions linked to Rhine defenses and Seine bridges
Analysis notes that American and British bombing targeted seven rail bridges across the Rhine and German supply routes west of the river. It discusses tactics from prior campaigns, potential isolation of forces, and the broader context of Soviet pressure in the east and Allied operations in France and Luzon.
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Luzon
French
China
Germany
The
Raine
United States
France
Seine
Eisenhower
Aisse
Koblenz
Neaely
Hudson
Troy
Fisenhower
Rhine
Ardennes
Siegfried Line
Triumph of Road Construction Links India to China
Lieut Gen Daniel L Sultan announces completion of the overland road system from India through Burma toward China. Obstacles remain as Japanese hold portions, but a new supply corridor is now established, expected to improve shipments by road and air as Burma obstacles are cleared.
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Daniel L Sultan
India
Burma
China
Canada
Alaska
Iazmp
Horin
France urged to invite de Gaulle for Big Three meeting
The French government signals that General de Gaulle should attend the next Big Three talks. Inviting him would confirm France’s return to a leading power and is seen as essential for European peace and the civilized world. France would hold the front lines against Germany in the years ahead.
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de Gaulle
France
Europe
France and Germany Threats and Postwar Security
The piece argues for a strong France as a cornerstone of European security and the need for a robust Allied front against Germany. It envisions limited U.S. military presence in Germany and frames France, Great Britain, and Russia as a second line of defense. It lauds de Gaulle and notes postwar planning, while referencing broader political groups and wartime hangovers.
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Germany
France
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Vakis
Ted Nations
de Gaulle
Frante
de Ras
Ug All Steaff
Unconditional Surrender Fits Into Global Peace Framework
The piece argues that unconditional surrender extends beyond morale, stressing controls on war industries and resources to prevent future aggression. It cautions that Axis terms would demand a clean slate and notes modern warfare requires broad, industrial power and global peace planning to curb revanchist states.
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Springfeld
Siates
Axis
Europe
Germany
Letters to The Record weigh anonymity and public duty
A correspondent urges that writers may sign or withhold names to preserve anonymity while proving good faith. The piece, dated January 10, 1955 from Albany, critiques Versailles and the League of Nations, argues postwar leaders blame youth and fear a fresh world order, and stresses youth voices in future peace efforts.
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Ro O. S
Pat Ottee
Record
Constant Reader
Albany
Hopes for New Law Probed by Troy Reader
A Troy reader urges the Legislature to reconsider bills this month after last April delays. He cites a 340,009 tax impact on his family and warns that mixed estate rules allow a minor uncle to inherit, calling for changes to protect next of kin under existing laws.
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Edker
Ors
Famite
Political Stage Today on Allied failures and a United Nations council
The piece criticizes Allied powers for neglecting the European Advisory Commission and calls for establishing a provisional United Nations council. It argues Britain France and Russia bear responsibility for Greece Italy and Poland actions and urges congress to investigate existing machinery before creating new bodies.
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Washington
Sen
Thomas Connally
Texas
Foreign Relations Committee
Provisional Council of United Nations
Great Britain
France
United States
Greece
Italy
Poland
Russia
Britai
Britain
European Advisory Commission
Moscow
London
Ory Commission
French Committee of National Liberation
Provi ‘Sion
Yugoslavia
United Nations Provisional Council
Zurean Advisory Commission
Loddon
Roland
Council
United Nations
Senate
European Advisory
Roosevelt gets Mansfeld China report praise and critique
Montana congressman Mansfield reports to President Roosevelt on China in Burma and Chiang Kai-shek reforms. He commends General Stilwell and Chennault teamwork while noting Stalin’s stance and Chinese relief supply moves. Mansfield recounts visits, praise for Nelson, and trials in Burma logistics and air operations.
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Washington
China
Roosevelt
Mike Mansfeld
Montana
Wangfield
Montana Universiy
Vitta
Mansfeld
White House
Chiang Kai-shek
Ges
al Wedenteyer
Patrica J. Hurley
Donan Netuon
Chisng Nkaiahek Aan
Stanadeth
Nelson
Stilwell
Burma
Chisese
Mansfield
United States
Donald Nelson
Congressman Mansfield
Chiang Kaishek
Chiang
Pand
Raj
Claire Chennault
Fourteenth Air Force
Chennault
Chenmaul
F. D. BR
Bill Reed
Jaws
Vandenberg speech echoes historic Senate debate traditions
The column praises Arthur Vandenberg for reviving Senate debate on foreign relations, contrasting 1940s concerns with 1919 era issues. It notes debates over the Monroe Doctrine entanglements and the league covenant, and questions whether Roosevelt or Wilson errors will be repeated as policy approaches Dumbarton Oaks and allied unity.
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Arthur Vandenberg
Senate
Henry Cabot
Ledge
William E. Borah
Princeton
Harvard
Virginia
Massachusetts
Vandenberg
Senator Lodge
Senator Borah
Paris
Congress
Aet
League
Russia
Poland
Sover
Dumbarton Oaks
Council
Roosevelt
Wilson
Word of the Week Pronunciation Debate Over Trembler
A public pronunciation dispute cites trembler versus tremor for an earthquake term. Readers in Colby San Diego and Altadena challenge dictation, with Merriam Webster and other major dictionaries cited as supporting the British early form promegate and American usage trends.
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Colby
San Diego
Father
Altadena
A. B
Merriam-Webster’s
Funk and Wagnalls
Winston’s
Macmillans
Thorndyke’s
Century
Kenyon and Nott's
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John Brown
Wartiast4
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By Denys Wortman
Ediot
David Lloyd George
Georges Clemenceau
Clemenceau
Mas
League of Nations
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German
Hitler
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Winston Churchill
U.S. S& BR
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Pearson
Credi
Stansfield
Americus
America
Festing
Tomimi
G. P
Mirshal Stalin
Chiang Haishek
Ubar Phileo
Chet Holifield
Cetifor
Nia
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Chica! Burme
Maj
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Hollywood
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Third District Court
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