The Troy Record Publication Details and Rates
The Troy Record outlines staff positions and contact info with editor Dwight Mato and officers, plus notes on a private branch exchange. It lists Associated Press affiliation, and subscription terms by mail and carrier across New York state regions with monthly and annual rates.
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Congress Recesses End Of One Man Rule In War Time
A reflection on Congress’s summer recess as a check on presidential power. The piece argues the Senate and House withdrew from allegiance to New Deal hardliners, curbing waste and expanding legislative restraint. It cites pay-as-you-go taxation, labor limits, bureau abolition, and reciprocal trade limits as democratic corrections, while noting the ongoing risk of a fourth term.
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Capitol Hill
Commodity Credit Corporation
Corm
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Mussolini
Stalin
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OWI
The Japs Don’t Retire On Solomons War Opinion
A column argues the Japanese never planned to abandon Rendova and New Georgia, noting they hold territories they take and do not abandon advance posts. The piece criticizes the view that Japan is withdrawing and cites overextension and misreading American and Allied manpower commitments as reasons for any supposed withdrawals.
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United States
Rendova
New Georgia
Solomons
China
New
Japan
Europe
Armen
Japan Will Fight To The Last Man In Solomon Islands
An analysis argues Japan will not withdraw from Munda and Salamaua, defending key advance posts as crucial to its empire. The Solomons, between American forces and the Carolines, are seen as the last barrier before the Philippines, with sea distances and coral reefs complicating any extension of line or mining. The piece notes Japan’s likely unwillingness to retreat and its strategic aim in holding forward positions rather than yielding gains.
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Munda
Salamant
Solomons
Carolines
New Guinea
Philippines
Guam
Dutch Indies
MacArthur
United States
Abundant Life and the New Deal Critique
A historical critique argues the so called abundant life promised by New Deal leaders failed after ten years in power. It cites rising taxes, ballooning debt, wartime spending, and bloated government payrolls while accusing the administration of using the war and public aid to benefit loyal supporters. It notes shortages and misallocation of resources, asserting the abundant life was a self serving slogan rather than a national relief plan. Continuous references to officials and programs imply a political rebuke of the era.
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United States
Washington
Maine
Florida
Lewis
WPA
NYA
New Deal
Abundant life and abundant lifers attack
The piece denounces the President’s fourth term and calls subsidies and appropriations for needless enterprises “abundant lie.” It argues the regime plans nationwide corruption to extend four more years, asks if the nation has fallen into fools’ hands, and urges ending what it calls the “abundant lifers.”
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America
Roosevelt clarifies stance on Free French recognition
President Roosevelt rejects recognizing either Giraud or De Gaulle as France's official government while many French remain under German control. The United States will not pick a side, aiming to support those fighting for freedom without endorsing an unofficial faction. Recognition awaits clear nationwide election after expulsions and a free vote.
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Germany
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France
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Giraudites
DeGaulleites
Two-Faced Contraption in Wartime Air Travel
A wartime column critiques aircraft use as both a tool of destruction and a vital transit aid. It notes fatal crashes among leaders, praises improved bomber reliability, and highlights air travel enabling Allied communication while acknowledging risks and casualties. It also touches on a senator’s vacation, Iceland occupation, Rome cabinet chatter, and Japan vs US actions at Munda.
Pulse of the People Letters and War Time Requests
A collage of reader messages and questions to The Record column. Topics include anonymity for published letters, ward honor hall administration, public shaming of gas wasters, Vansittart’s diplomatic role, night noise and sleep during wartime, allotments for soldiers’ spouses and parents, and a Dempsey Firpo fight detail with ring KO timing.
The Military View on Reported Naval Losses
A Weekly Tribune London forecast questions official loss figures for Britain American and Russian claims. It argues night warfare and faulty sightings muddy results and Japan may not know true damage after Pearl Harbor. Official reports often carry cautious estimates rather than precise facts.
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Tribune
London
Japan
Fuers
Pearl Harbor
London News-Paper
Tokyo
America
Pacific
Farmers Hold Corn Prices Threaten War Effort
Washington officials warn farmers delaying corn to market hampers wartime needs for poultry dairy and processing. The piece notes OPA attacks and price ceiling fears fuel uncertainty as Wickard notices shopper behavior and a nine-point meat price debate. Navy fraud case details show misaligned actions between Justice and Navy over Anaconda wire contracts and a $31,000 fine.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
OPA
Chester Davis
Department of Agriculture
Marvin Jones
Wickard
Warren and Salton Vie for VP as Nazi Fronts Push Russian Front
Republicans favor California Governor Earl Warren for vice president with Massachusetts Governor Salton as next option. The piece notes doubts among allies about a president, while uncensored diplomatic reporting claims 50 Nazi divisions were not withdrawn from the Russian front, leaving about 200 divisions facing the Soviet army.
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California
Earl Warren
Unity and the Wagner Act in wartime policy
The author argues disunity stems from the Wagner Act and New Deal labor policy, urging the national government to ease reforms for unity. He compares postwar discontent to Reconstruction, accusing administration of carpetbagger tactics while noting elections and enforcement were biased, with continued political resistance.
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New York
South
C. I. QO
Michigan
Pronunciation guide debate and usage notes in Ashtabula column
A compilation of reader questions about French phrases pronunciation and English word usage. Topics include sang froid literal meaning and nasal French sounds, decorative pronunciation, despicable pronunciation, and correct graduation phrasing with Harvard examples, plus advice on lay versus lie and a request for a pronunciation pamphlet.
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Ashtabula
Chicago
Mrg. J. Dd
Ann Arbor
Los Angeles
Harvard
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