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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
7
The speaker laments that the Roosevelt era abolition of the two thirds rule for party nominations harmed the South. He argues the Solid South would press for restoration, claiming only a majority vote now limits choosing acceptable candidates and leaves them with crumbs.
The piece argues that around eighty percent of the CLG would back Roosevelt, but Hillman’s declaration may sway a minority toward independent thinking at the polls. It defends the sacred secret ballot as an American ideal, noting Hillman and Murray lack native American roots and questioning whether lofty statements will sway many voters.
The Army lowers Maj. Gen. Henry J. F. to his prewar grade after a party remark about the invasion timing. Though not harsh, the sanction reflects the gravity of leaking sensitive wartime information. The 53 year old officer and CGS School alumnus faces career impact and personal remorse.
Larry Allen reports morale in Germany remains high among released POWs despite defeat talk. He warns Allied public optimism and Nazi propaganda risk delaying unconditional surrender and urges relentless pressure until German arms lay down, preventing a future war.
The South may oppose a fourth term for Roosevelt at the Chicago convention in July. Texas, South Carolina, and Mississippi instruct their delegates to reject nominees unless demands are met. Dissatisfaction centers on race policy and civil rights moves, poll tax removal, and perceived liberal dealings with communists.
Hillman and his I O Political Action Committee vow to oppose Governor Dewey this fall. The article argues the CIO backs Roosevelt, noting its history with Lewis and Roosevelt’s influence, while suggesting the CIO is Democratic and New Deal aligned yet infiltrated by communists.
Allied beachhead progress on the French coast is described as a station on the road to the Rhine. The capture of Baveut and liberation of Reweger signal momentum while urging total home-front effort and uninterrupted production to sustain the assault toward Berlin. Churchill warns the operation’s seriousness, while Mussolini reportedly decrees a new Italian flag.
The king transfers royal prerogatives to Crown Prince Humbert and steps aside as Badoglio Cabinet remains, with anti fascist parties included. Churchill notes the coalition may need strengthening as Allied plans press into France. Allies promise Italians a future vote on monarchy or republic after German expulsion.
Letters discuss preserving anonymity by signing statements, clocking good faith, and whether unsigned letters will be published. Readers praise and question draft dodger labels and a historic Weatherby yacht tragedy is recounted with corrections and dates. a 1944 employment release inquiry ends with a service answer.
Westbrook Pegler discusses early 20th century journalism rivalries between the Associated Press and United Press with anecdotes about pay, ethics, and infamous false reports. He recalls the Pope Pius death flash episode and internal doubts, noting how newsroom culture has shifted over decades.
President Roosevelt and Wallace discussed the vice presidential question as the New Deal era politics heated. Forrestal faced a tough ship in naming a Navy undersecretary with several candidates rejected, including Stevenson and Bard, while Ward hearings drew interjections from Congress and union leaders.
The region that became Illinois joined the Union in 1818 and later guided migration to Illinois by 1830 reaching 157 000. A 1918 commemorative Lincoln half dollar, designed by Morgan and Sinnock, features a bust of Lincoln on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The coin was initially premium priced before circulating at face value. later coins in unsold stocks were released at par.
Washington discusses a mood shift from routine to tension as the President led the nation in prayer by radio. The piece argues spiritual appeal can influence future national behavior and avert war, noting the public turn to divine providence in crisis.
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