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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1945
Page
4
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American housewives are harassed by meat shortages as Mr. Anderson, serving as Secretary of Agriculture, is described as a potential food czar. He criticizes Army overbuying and calls for centralized procurement balanced with civilian needs, arguing civilian administration failures enabled shortages and black market activity.
Government studies propose leasing idle war plants rather than selling them off. Public investment in buildings and equipment would be protected while private industry uses the facilities to meet expected civilian demand, avoiding distortions to private investment and reconstruction.
The text argues that wartime government control of plants should be relinquished under reconstruction to enable private industry to acquire title and repurpose assets. It emphasizes restoring a free competitive economy and rejects using plants for large state experiments.
The piece analyzes the postwar security system, noting the veto power of the five permanent members and the risk it poses to collective action. It discusses proposals to expand the council, require two thirds for sanctions, and hopes for future Russian assent to amend the charter while urging Western powers to press for cooperation.
An old idea of a big New Jersey ship canal from Sayreville to Bordentown is revived. Officials fear the 460 million to 2.0 billion dollar project is wasteful, while supporters compare it to the Panama Canal and urge studies to assess potential freight benefits for rochester and Syracuse shippers.
The passage contemplates a waterway as a benefit, arguing only boat enthusiasts would gain. It speculates that yachtsmen and motorboat enthusiasts traveling to southern waters might welcome a canal in New Jersey even if it were only slightly larger than the old Delaware and Raritan Canal.
The article argues Japan cannot sustain war due to centralized industry and battered targets. It notes U S airpower destroying 43 major industrial areas, predicts Japan’s defeat as bombed cities erode capacity. Also comment on Hirohito, gas shortages, and home-front morale.
The Newark News notes widespread objections to a $2,500 pay increase labeled as expenses, with the House voting to grant itself higher pay while the Senate withholds. Critics cite unequal raises for federal workers and wartime sacrifices, arguing Congress shows little restraint or accountability.
The War Production Board relaxes maintenance and modernization rules for wartime dwellings. The former $200 limit for two one family houses rises to $1,000. New construction is allowed only on a small scale, with materials still scarce, but the measure creates employment as the country moves toward reconversion.
The Record publishes reader letters arguing women should yield wartime jobs to men returning from service. A correspondent defends married women staying at home while others urge restoring jobs to soldiers. A veteran laments civilian unfitness to judge sacrifice and notes homesickness. A reader asks if Sith Ward servicemen will join the local Honor Roll as additions.
In Washington a columnist argues that despite public friction Russia and the United States remain aligned on major wartime aims. Internal pressures in Moscow shape policy after Yalta, with debates over Poland’s government and Ukraine and White Russia votes reflecting domestic rather than global motives.
Washington insiders describe Congressman Clinton Anderson’s ANM takeover to weed out inefficient figures at the War Food Administration while food policy shifts spark shortages. WPA and OPA tensions surface as poultry programs collapse and a crackdown antibiotics the supply chain amid mounting agricultural strain. The piece also details a Capitol fight over a 2500 extra expense allowance for Congress members, pitting John Taber against Clarence Cannon.
The column argues against harsh anti German sentiment and notes Russian plans in occupation zones. It questions American media censorship, praises possible U.S. and British access for reporters, and suggests improving U.S. Russia relations may yield progress in World unity.
In Indianapolis a letter from Commander Harold Stassen discusses pronunciation of his surname with broad versus fiat A. He suggests the Norwegian derivative broad A is correct, while English variants are also used by acquaintances. The piece mentions other language notes and a Mil terms pamphlet offer.
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