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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1947
Page
5
A fragment argues for a revision of the Wagner Act amid rising worker discontent. It notes 49 percent of employees wish to join a union or refrain from joining, criticizes the NLRB’s stance, and contends the act has impeded collective bargaining while not solving core labor issues.
In a stark warning General Kenney portrays a future where pilotless planes drop atom bombs, killing millions in a single day across cities. He urges immediate, world united action and a central UN authority to prevent atomic catastrophe and enforce treaty compliance.
The article examines the deteriorating value and economic strain of the farm price support program as production rises, imports decline, and overseas demand shifts. It warns of massive potential costs into 1946, urges a thorough review, and notes political pressure to adjust or end artificial price levels.
The article surveys postwar housing efforts, noting private industry must lead to relieve shortages. It criticizes federal programs for failing to meet targets, citing 1946 47 objectives and lower actual unit completions. It highlights veterans and families needing homes, calls government cooperation with private enterprise key, and references figures for emergency housing and construction goals.
President adviser Steelman predicts a year of labor power as wage and price pressures rise. He argues the nation's labor troubles pause only temporarily due to extended contracts at United States Steel and Chrysler. Administrations spokesmen praise improving labor relations while Congress faces possible compromise on strike prevention and anti monopoly reforms.
Wartime veterans wait for promised housing only to face evictions and rising costs. Many double up with relatives while new units target prices beyond their means. A recent survey shows median payments far above affordability, leaving ex servicemen priced out or undetected by plans.
The piece surveys alliance patterns from past eras to the present, noting that wartime coalitions often fail to ensure lasting peace. It discusses Britain Russia and the United States diplomacy around a possible new four power pact, the London Paris Washington quadrangle, and Britain Soviet relations, while weighing the appeal of replacing alliances with universal peace institutions.
Readers sign letters to preserve anonymity while asserting good faith in columns. The Record reserves right to edit and publish letters, while one correspondent laments sensational cinema critics and theatrical stars, debating moral duty, religion, and media influence with references to Confucius, Robins, and Barbara Stanwyck.
In a turbulent missive Senator Tobey denounces reform foes and defends Edison era policies. He recalls past congressional battles over rail regulation and anti trust actions, praising vigilance against what he calls "Fourispes" faction leaders and urging continued scrutiny of railroad statutes despite procedural delays.
Caliornia lecturer Bob Gros pressed Novikov for a view on the A bomb. The piece notes Truman’s push for more women in government, urging appointees to top posts and highlighting Perkins and other female advocates. Marshall and Vaughan figures are discussed in context of postwar policy and defense.
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