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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
5
This fragment lists staff roles and names such as Dwight Marvin and J. artbur, notes editions and ownership, and provides old pricing and delivery terms for The Troy Record. It references the paper’s morning edition and distribution by carriage, with historical rates and regional offices noted.
A piece notes the Goethe bicentennial and a festival in Colorado highlighting Goethe and Schweitzer. It links Goethe to genius and classifies him as a poet philosopher and artist, while commenting that his works appeal to a few “high souls” rather than the masses. It also touches on Russian claims to scientific and exploratory feats reported by Tass.
A sprawling, garbled meditation touches on German poetry, Shakespeare, Faust, and ancient writers. It references Baroque and Renaissance figures, language tensions, and the role of literary criticism, then veers into musings about thinkers and places with unclear connections.
A reflection on U S leadership challenges after World War II. The piece argues Europe should lead in relief and ERP funding, while China Korea and Japan demand attention. It urges continued aid to Japan, containment of communism, and cautious policy in Asia.
John J. McCloy assumes the role of American Military Governor in Germany shifting to a civilian High Commissioner role as Western Germany moves toward a democratic government. He will direct the ECA in Germany and work with British and French counterparts to stabilize politics, economy, and society while preventing militarily dangerous postwar Germany.
The text describes a broad labor dispute involving shipyard workers and unions opposing or delaying policy actions affecting Hawaii. The piece references the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union and a central dispute over imports exports, potential statehood, and economic disruption. The article notes protests, threatened or actual work stoppages, and political pressure surrounding President measures and local reactions.
A reader asks for the date of Troy baseball club sale to New York Nationals and home field history. The Haymakers played in Watervliet on Nineteenth Street, became the Giants after joining New York around 1890, six Haymakers forming the nucleus of the Giants.
The piece reviews conflict between the White House and private power interests over TVA steam plant funding. It notes Truman era battles with lawmakers, dismisses private lobbyists’ clout, and mentions figures like Waterslow and critics of expanded private power influence. The narrative blends political analysis with anecdotes about public servants and a sentimental tone.
Senator Fulbright investigates lobbying inside the Reconstruction Finance Corp as officials resign to join companies receiving RFC loans. He proposes a rule barring officials from joining borrowers for two years after loan approvals. The report lists several RFC staff moving to firms tied to RFC loans and notes a later security briefing.
In a reported stance, Moscow signals openness to trade discussions with Western nations. Officials referenced potential meetings and implied a shift toward dialogue as tensions and embargos persist.
A column argues against the rule against possessives for animals and inanimate objects. It cites Shakespeare and other authors to claim no fixed rule exists and that both forms, possessive and of-phrases, are acceptable in English usage. The piece asserts ear judgment over prescriptive rules.
U.S. studies Chiang Kai-shek appeal amid fresh pressure to curb Communist expansion in Asia. Senators discuss a reward plan as Canton seeks Western military aid and resistance groups form in response to Shanghai harassment from Formosa forces.
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