Troy Record Announces Agricultural Policy Debate
A Troy Record notice discusses editorial leadership, Associated Press sourcing, and a critique of wartime price supports. It argues government subsidies boost marginal lands, inflate prices, and spur land speculation, contrasting with normal supply and demand outcomes. It notes the Grapes of Wrath author and mentions subscription rates and circulation figures.
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Troy
Truman Palley
John Steinbeck
Amerasia Case Urges Thorough Public airing
Reports before the Senate Investigating Committee claim Amerasia magazine held wartime classified documents that could reveal submarine deployments and espionage. Six people were detained. two received fines, four cleared. Public disclosure is demanded to resolve lingering suspicions and ensure accountability.
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Amerasia” Magazine
Senate Investigating Committee
Far East
Pacific
Amerasis
Amerasia
State Department
Amecasia
Dust Bowl fears mirror 1930s storms in new drought era
The piece cites New York Times field reporting that dust storms could recur, with a larger area at risk than in the 1930s. It notes drought across the sunstate area, ongoing losses of cultivable land, and questions whether farmers learned lessons and conservation steps suffice to prevent a repeat. It argues marginal land should stay in productive use to hold moisture, yet has been neglected, fueling the powder keg premise.
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United States
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Nebraska
California
New York Times
Sunslate
Times
Tax exempt status challenged for university enterprises
A financial plan used by colleges and charities to acquire large businesses with borrowed funds, the profits routed to underwriters, is challenged as improper tax exemption. The Tax Court ruling states that educational institutions operating businesses are not exempt from corporate taxes in certain forms, testing NYU’s alumni funded ventures including the former C. F. L. Macker company.
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Isavang
Srivaitly
Wacd
Dusiticas Mutocs
Thiman
Congress
New York University
Thronch
Vatunis Enterprises
C. FL Macker Company
Macaroni Manufartures
Atl
Pater
Salmz
Direct Question and Answer on U S Foreign Policy
The Providence Bulletin reviews Secretary Acheson and Congress in a test of directQandA on basic national policy. It criticizes questions on Spain, China, and McCarthyism while urging focus on total defense and the London conclusions. It warns the State Department must work with Congress and cites Woodrow Wilson as precedent for cautious relations.
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Providence Bulletin
Acheson
Congress
House
China
Trygve Lie
Joan
Spain
Ache|son
London
United States
Richt
Exec
Stain Department
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Ruthor Ayer
Rome
Japanese Election Strengthens Yoshida Regime
Premier Yoshida’s Liberal Party expanded its Diet majority, becoming the largest in the House of Councillors. Socialist gains narrowed the Liberal lead while Communists won four seats, with at least one top leader defeated. The elections mark a clear rejection of Moscow-backed communism and bolster pro American governance in Japan.
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Yoshida
Liberal Party
Socialist Party
Yoshida Party
Moscow Party
China
Japan
MacArthur
Yoshidai
Communist Party
Asia
Moscow
Far East
Leopold's Recall Fails to Secure Clear Belgian Mandate
Belgium's latest election split reality from vote as Christian Socialists gain control of Parliament but with only 47.74 percent of votes for Leopold backers. Senate majority remains, recall possible, yet public polling shows waning support for Leopold. Unrest and strikes loom if he pursues crown, suggesting a cautious path for Baudoin unless Leopold relinquishes claim.
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Leopold
Pro Leopold
Christian Socialists
Leopold Party
Chamber of Representatives
Senate
Belgium
Prince Baudoin
Incense tax liability debate reaches religious and charitable sectors
A five month deficit of 196000 in 1947 arouses debate over an incense tax liability for company 14. President Truman hints exemptions for educational and charitable entities may be curtailed, aiming to curb competitive advantages. New Jersey Rep Kean has proposed a bill to require 75 percent of profits be distributed to education or charity to retain exemptions.
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Company 14
Secitien
New Jersey
Robert W. Kean
Reader letters on anonymity and motorbike licensing notes
The Record Newspapers clarify that signed letters preserve anonymity while proving good faith. unsigned letters will not be published. Questions discuss motorbike licensing ages, learner permits, and record retention. A junior operator license and road test rules are outlined, with license ages and learner supervision details.
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Osg Uo
Rat Ulie
Record
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington reports the administration seeks GE divestiture of half its bulb and lamp holdings in a decade-long antitrust case. Prosecutors argue big business faces scrutiny while acknowledging GE’s solid products and pricing. The case raises political legal stakes amid postwar trust enforcement.
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Washington
General Electric Co
Department of Justice
Atlantic and Pacific
Capitol Hill
Truman-McGrath
Aluminum Company of America
du Ponts
General Motors
Trenton
N. J
General Electric
McGrath
Ile
America
Camboder
New Haven
Me Marke
Pansing Sarramenie
Onnipnl
Axshones
Washington politics and industry clashes in postwar era
Fragmented excerpts reveal a debate over antitrust actions against GE, government indifference to selling multi million dollar holdings, and a British diplomatic offensive in Washington. The text notes public sentiment and shifts in personnel, including Franks and Campbril, amid pressure on U.S. industry and policy debates.
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Germany
McGrath
Senate
Harry Truman
Washington
Caprin Han
Perenni
Sovermoment
Oliver Shewell Franks
K-C.b
Cbe Q
United States
Rockies
Lads Franks
Kem
Missouri
Ehasex
Bimbascay
Massachusetts Avenue
Downview Washington
Tanes
Political Clashes and Education Budgets Across Early Cold War Politics
The piece sketches power struggles in Missouri and Washington. It notes Truman allies backing ex congressman Tom Hennings, while Jim Pendergast influenced candidate Allison. It highlights House Labor and Education Committee head Graham Barden’s education bill stance, church-state tensions, and dire school conditions nationwide. It also covers Acheson McMahon friction, Connecticut ties, and State Department loyalty file readings shaping policy commentary.
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Truman
Missouri
Tom Hennings
St. Louis
Jim Pendergast
Allison
Wanshbington
Graham Barden
North
Caroline
House
Labor and Education Committee
Barden
Cardinal Spellman
Congregaman, Lasineki
Michigan
Northeen
Virginia
Oklahoma
Midwest City
Okla
Air Force
Connecticut
Acheson
Brien McMahon
McMahon
Rosemary
Alice
Washington
Homer Cummings
Roosevelt
Cummings
State Department
Capitol Hill
New York
Gladiolus spelling debate spans Latin and English roots
In a playful ex change on pronunciation and spelling, the author analyzes gladiolus variants from gladiola to gladiolas and gladioli. He notes Florists' Review usage, advises on English plural forms, and recommends gladiolus for both singular and plural while acknowledging common preference for gladiola and gladiolas among readers.
Ousted teachers accuse board of war of attrition
The New York City Board of Education faced charges of waging a war of attrition against eight suspended teachers who refused to say if they were or had been Communist. Their counsel sought reinstatement, claiming the board aimed to stall hearings until next year while Superintendent Wolliam Jones defended the suspensions as legal and necessary. The state commissioner planned a decision after hearings on appointing a costsig dria examiner to oversee the case.
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TAFTS
Court of Appeals
Dayham
Court of Anprals
Union
Bocine Aircraft
Taft
Missouri
Truman
U. S
Roger Slaughter
Emory Allison
U.S. Senate
Allison
All ‘Ann
Albany P
New York City Board of Education
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Charere
Wolliam Jones
Schon
Ccorporation Caunedl Inka PF
McCarthy
Neal
Wilenn
Dria
Ocohdurt
Mescherxs
Asparimental
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