The Troy Record Publication Details and Subscriptions
The Troy Record announces ownership by David B. Plum and officers, outlines Associated Press rights, and lists subscription rates for morning and evening editions, both in New York and Vermont counties and outside areas, with prices per year, six months, and three months. Circulation figures show a June 1943 daily average of 38,422.
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Albany
Rensselaer
Saratosa
Washington
New York State
Bennington County
Vermont
Evepine
Pas
Audit Bureau of Circulations
That Amazing Churchill Inspires in Guild Hall Speech
The article lauds Winston Churchill as a dynamic, impetuous leader whose Guild Hall address impresses with memorable phrases and three clear theses. It notes his all-out U boat war stance, Britain’s stance toward Japan, and continued Mediterranean fighting, praising his candor and leadership.
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Winston Churchill
Tnstanding
Roosevelt
Notch
United Nations
United States
Yete
Churchill
Guild Hall
London
Teutons
Great Britain
Japan
Orient
Mediterranean
Hove
Europe
Britain
Germany
Thomas Jefferson
England
Churchil
Graduation Call To Service Starts First Veteran Draft Wave
A move from school into the armed forces marks a historic shift as thousands of 18 year olds leave high schools for induction. Many boards in the Troy area began preliminaries for full induction in June and July, with most inductees expected by September as the state moves into a second wartime draft era.
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Sam
Armed Services
Troy Area
Eagles of the Army Air Corps Rise From Youth
The piece honors young Americans entering military service, praising their training and courage while urging parents to support their children’s safety over political maneuvering. It highlights youth eagerness, patriotism, and the need to shield learners from scheming figures as they face war.
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Army Air Corps
Food Administration Shakeup Shows Wartime Policy Turmoil
The resignation of Chester Davis as Food Administrator exposes deep policy rifts between Congress, the President, and wartime food plans. Marvin Jones succeeds Davis amid doubts the new choice can resolve fragmented authority. The piece urges Congress to enact an overall food control measure to stabilize administration and supply.
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Chester Davis
Food Administration
Davis
Roosevelt
Marvin Jones
Fox i
Tunde Jones
Hot Springs
Virginia
Mr. Davis
Judge Jones
Congress
Fulmer
South Carolina
Unrest in Washington and Roosevelt Administration Critique
The piece condemns censorship and argues a press should report government faults. It compares Roosevelt’s governance to a desert of Peace and criticizes an inept, overlapping Washington administration. It urges organizing the government to run smoothly and urges leaders to pursue a patriotic objective.
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Roosevelt
Tacitus
Washington
We Can’t Win on Labor Crisis and Government Role
The piece argues John L. Lewis dictates terms as mines operate under government employment through October 31. It condemns Roosevelt’s policies as fueling socialization of industry, warns of cost to owners and citizens, and critiques radio news uniformity and looming further stakes in national labor policy. It notes miners return to work for war production but questions the democratic principle behind the shifts.
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John L. Lewis
United States
Lewis
Mr. Roosevelt
Mine Workers’ Union
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
America
Quarrels and The War Effort in the Press
A critique of government quarrels hindering the war effort and the President's desire for press muzzling. It argues Vice President Wallace and Jesse Jones public names, constitutional overreach, and the danger of government strict control. The piece notes public reaction and calls out unlawful actions within the administration.
Current Comment The U-Boat Lull
The piece argues that German U boat activity against the Allies has declined rather than strengthened in spring and early summer. It suggests mutinies rumors and possible strategic delaying while Nazis keep subs in reserve for a later large scale action or defense, noting improved Allied situation in the Atlantic.
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Buffalo News
Atlantic
America
Europe
North
Africa
United Nations
Pulse Of The People on Service Men Rail Travel
Readers urge better rail travel conditions for service members on furlough criticizing crowded aisles and cramped seating. The letter from Troy, NY echoes public editor notes that railroads and government must address hardship, blaming civilians delaying essential travel.
Washington's Clash Over Executive Power and Labor Policy
The piece argues the President should run the government by law not informal power. It notes a clash between Vice President Wallace and Secretary Jesse Jones over leadership of the Board of Economic Warfare amid broader concerns about executive orders, congressional oversight, and political involvement in labor policy. It cites resignations, inquiries on Capitol Hill, and how military heads were portrayed in veto discussions. The piece warns that politicizing military agencies harms morale and trust as the nation fights the war.
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Washington
Wallace
Jesse Jones
United States
Senate
House
Board of Economic Warfare
Secretary of Commerce
Reconstruction Finance Corp
Congress
Chester Davis
House of Representatives
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
War
Navy Departments
House Committee
McCloy
War Department
Knox
Navy Department
Donald Nelson
War Production Board
Admiral Land
Maritime Commission
Miss Perkins
Army
Navy
Mr. Roosevelt
War and Navy Department
Language usage notes from a historical handbook
The text discusses subject verb agreement with nouns like company and corporation, favoring singular verbs in American usage. It compares phrases such as the company is and the government is with the plural alternative. It also addresses the correct form of possessives like someone else s book and proper quotation mark placement in sentences.
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England
America
Congress
Washington Merry-Go-Round exposes GOP rifts and Chicago bid
The piece outlines backroom GOP maneuvering to move the 1944 Republican National Convention to Chicago to block Wendell Willkie and push an isolationist, postwar policy. It notes liberal leaders favor Cleveland or Detroit and cites Dan Whestone’s nonrelationalist peace stance. It also touches on Civilian Defense surveys, Churchill’s 1917 air power insights, and Navy notes on Secretary Knox’s routine.
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Washington
Chicago
Wendell Willkie
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Cleveland
Detroit
Punctuation and Social Replies In Historic Notes
A fragmented OCR snippet discusses quotation marks comma usage and married woman signatories. It mentions red white and blue colors and lists various clothing items. The text also advertises a pamphlet on synonyms and a stamped reply for a newspaper.
Roosevelt and Congress clash over New Deal control
The editorial argues Congress did not rebel but asserted its constitutional authority, warning against conflict between Roosevelt and Congress. It claims Congress yielded duties, notes opposition to court packing, and contends labor unionism dominated domestic policy at the expense of other interests, with continuation on page fifteen.
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New York
Congress
Roosevelt
Labor Relations Board
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