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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1950
Page
5
An opaque OCR passage reviews newspaper names and circulation data, then critiques Soviet and American atomic weapons policy. It cites Russia’s top physicists, White House and Kremlin decision making, and calls for genuine atomic control and peace aligned with General MacArthur.
Hoosick Falls celebrated the opening of a new B and M Shoe Co plant with a public ceremony. About 85 residents gained employment while investors subscribed 637 shares to finance the factory. The event highlighted local leadership, civic cooperation, and a shared stake in a brighter economic future.
The piece argues against building hydrogen bombs citing moral dangers and potential global devastation. It contrasts the bomb with atomic fission power, cites Russia and U N positions, and endorses worldwide atomic control though uncertain prospects linger.
Opinion critiques government subsidized food programs and Brannan Plan pushing for $2 billion more borrowing authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation. Warns political pressure on farmers may distort markets while voters fund handouts with taxpayers’ money.
The article notes Americans praising General Douglas MacArthur for overhauling Japan’s education system and suggests Germany could benefit from similar reform. It argues Japan combined democratic ideals with schooling, while Germany suffered from feudal and state-serving aims, hindering large scale change. It contrasts Allied approaches and calls for decisive action to reform German education to curb militarization.
The article attacks President Truman’s economic policy, arguing government control undermines the private sector. It cites Secretary Sawyer defending policies that boost small business and claims gains in living standards stem from private initiative, not Washington decisions. It warns against a government bent and urges recognizing free enterprise and a partnership with government.
U S Court of Appeals rejects claim that denial of a radio license infringes free press rights. The Mansfield Journal and Lorain Journal, owned by the same group, sought monopoly control of news and advertising. FCC found the journals tried to oust rival radio WMAN. licenses denied. no censorship found. Judge Washington notes free dissemination depends on avoiding monopolies.
The article discusses House strategy to move the Fair Employment Practices bill via petitions and floor votes. It notes expected passage in the House while doubting Senate approval and urges leadership to uphold proper procedure despite partisan tactics.
A Helena style column notes readers may send letters to The Record without naming themselves while editors may edit and shorten them. Letters discuss anonymity, geoduck clams from Washington coast, and complaints about garbage can handling by collectors leading residents to request careful, labeled disposal methods.
Congressional probes into the Reconstruction Finance Corporation rise as two major Senate committees authorize a broad inquiry into RFC loans. Senator Fulbright flags risky engagements with Kaiser, Lustron, and Texas Massey, while White House influence and potential reforms spark wide controversy.
A garbled report describes lawmakers and business groups pressing Congress over wartime excise taxes. It notes a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee with testimony expected from the Treasury Secretary on the tariff and tax policy debated around wartime revenues.
Rep. John Dingell blasts the 7000 IRS agent cut, warning it invites tax fraud and costs billions. The piece also covers Millikin jokes on GOP leaders, a Moscow peace offensive on the hydrogen bomb, and miners' strikes over a three day week amid a sick coal industry with overcapacity and competition from gas and oil.
Frank Colby settles the pronunciation dispute over homogenize. He argues for hoeMODGE uh-nize as the natural American form, noting Webster and other dictionaries conflict with common usage. He cites dictionaries and publishers endorsing the hoe-MODGE-i-nize variant.
British diplomatic sources indicate recognition of Bao Dai’s French backed Vietnam regime within days. The move follows France ratifying the accord between Bao Dai and President Autro and comes as Washington signals early acknowledgment amid regional tensions and Ho Chi Minh’s movement.
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