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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1944
Page
3
A citizen complains that despite long inquiry to the OPA no turkey price was named. He laments government price controls as part of wartime costs and envisions a future free market where shoppers can know prices and buy or pass at will. He urges removing price uncertainty.
The piece praises Dewey's calm, courteous handling of tough questions at a Chicago press conference. It notes his ease with reporters, humor with photographers, and ability to answer firmly without revealing more than he can, contrasting him with the President and highlighting potential for strong press relations in a campaign.
The piece discusses price controls on beef hogs and turkeys, noting delays in the Office of Price Administration and War Food Administration in New York and the Midwest. It cites a beef release of over 3 million pounds and widespread confusion over legal prices as officials seek guidance from Washington. It highlights quotes from a Mid-Western stockmen paper about the hog market and the difficulty for farmers and packers to know current values. Representative Alvin F. Famel? eichel of Ohio is mentioned receiving inquiries about prices.
Representatives from forty two United Nations and allied governments meet in Bretton Woods New Hampshire to discuss CostaGras monetary problems and a plan to underwrite world economy. Key proposals include a 10 trillion dollar war reconstruction fund and a global currency stabilization fund, with ratification hurdles and lessons from London 1933 shaping the debate.
The text notes that Willkie expressed congratulations to Dewey after his nomination and rejects any idea he would turn against the GOP ticket. It recalls Willkie's 1943 stance against the administering power and his belief that ending it required the Republican Party. It argues no extraordinary circumstances exist to alter his position and predicts Willkie may now support Dewey and Bricker.
An editorial urges Congress to act after summer recess on postwar transition. It cites Baruch and the Senate Postwar Planning Committee, calling for tax, war contract termination plans, and easing regulation to prevent unemployment. It warns postwar policy choices will shape prosperity or chaos and praises Chicago’s political climate.
At the Chicago convention Governors from 18 states spoke with forthright support for Dewey. They urged a clear foreign relations plank and praised a vigorous campaign. The bloc, led by Earl Warren and others, underscored Republican resurgence and urged party unity for victory.
Under war news and politics, the death of Dr James Moffatt drew wide attention. He helped translate the Bible into modern idiom to avoid archaic words, aiming for understandable meaning rather than mere clarity. Other translators like Ballantine and Goodspeed also influenced the modern English Bible.
Readers submit anonymous letters from 1944 on war morale peace and international relations. A Troy-born navigator sends praise for U S and Allied pilots and calls for American pride. Other voices discuss world peace ideas, Anglo empire views, and visitors to Canada plus farm release for servicemen with guidance from The Record editors.
Westbrook Pegler reports a dour mood at the Chicago nominating convention amid mock outrage over alleged underworld associations. He notes photographs showing Hopkins Ickes with Hague and Kelly, questions party ethics, and recalls Roosevelt third-term boasts amid a perfunctory hymn at a stadium.
Washington notes private reports by Father Orlemanski and Professor Lange after talks with Stalin suggest improving Polish Russian ties on the eve of a postwar settlement. Stalin offered to help arm a Polish army and outlined Poland’s future borders, including East Prussia and Silesia up to the Oder, while signaling some plans needed more study. Roosevelt reportedly pressed Polish questions with Mikolajczyk. Churchill showed hesitation.
Chicago observers note Governor Dewey’s press conference skills as decisive and direct. He projects an orderly mind, deliberate poise, and a cool, distant but respectful manner that leaves reporters feeling he can handle national affairs and confront questions without embarrassment.
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