Troy urged to build many small playgrounds for children
Meyer Abera proposes twenty or more small playgrounds in Troy to protect young children from street dangers. Mayor Ahearn backs plans, with Recreation Commission chair Joseph Hornais to study sites, costs, and possible state aid. Parents promise strong support as city aims to improve child facilities and overall livability.
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Meyer Abera
Troy
Esperis Vy
Ahearn
Joseph Hormais
Wealth, Widgets and White House Power in Roosevelt Era
A critical column questions the Roosevelt family ties to business, alleging Elliott Roosevelt obtained 208000 from Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company head Hartford with President’s approval. It cites Hartford and Elliott as aiding radio station purchases in Texas and hints at an anti-trust case amid a broader probe into presidential relatives financial dealings.
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House Ways and Meats Committee
J. B. Coughton
Elliott Roosevelt
John Hartford
The
Atlantic
Pacfic Tea Company
Roosevelt
Hartford
Bette
United States
White House
Deslings
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Bartfard
Elliott
Texas
Wright Fatman
Political Scolding Over a Danville Case and Bank Loan Doubts
The piece questions motives behind a civil action against A and P in Danville and alleges the New Deal administration prosecutes innocents for political aims. It mocks Mr. Hartford and his attorney and claims no bank would lend 200000 with weak collateral, citing alleged details about ENigit and Jimmy. It calls for a congressional investigation.
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Danville
New Deal Administration
Hartford
Enigit
Jimmy
Eliott
Congressional
General Bradley Has Chore to Do
Investigations by Disabled War Veterans and American Legion reveal gross deficiencies in some veterans hospitals. Reports note good conditions in some areas but urge a thorough shakeup of the Veterans Administration, rapid hospital expansion, higher pay, and greater flexibility. General Bradley, appointed administrator, faces a demanding reform task.
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House
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans' Administration
General Bradley
Veterans’ Affairs
Sixteen Poles to Be Tried Amid Moscow Trials
The Soviet Union announced the trial of sixteen Poles arrested last March as Moscow hosts a new conference to liberalize the Polish government. Critics question motives and seek free reporting, fearing secret trials and Conflicting signals from Stalin’s regime amid hopes for openness and negotiation.
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Russia
United Nations
Moscow
London
Poland
Marshal Stalin
San Francisco
Harry Hopkins
Stalin
Russian views on Poland and patience with the Soviet mindset
The piece argues Russia’s actions in Poland reflect impracticality and a strategy of repercussion. It questions Marshal’s motives in yielding a magnanimous gesture and warns American readers to recognize a value system different from their own. It urges patience with Russia as one would endure a testing child.
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Russia
Nore
Stephen Tanceak
End of an Era as WWI Adjusted Service Bonds Mature
The 1935 Adjusted Service Bonds matured, ending the long program for World War I veterans. Most bonds were cashed early, with only a small share held to maturity for interest. The piece reflects on the bonus debate's historical impact on policy and veteran needs, urging prompt future government action to aid discharged service members and avoid renewed bitterness.
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Congress
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt
GLBHI
Surface First Versus Deep Earth Studies
The text contrasts scholars debating the earth's interior and composition with a suggestion to prioritize surface science. It frames a debate on focus in geological research and inquiry.
Wherry Shipstead amendment sparks farm price debate
The Baltimore Sun reports farm groups warn the Wherry Shipstead amendment to the OPA extension bill is unworkable and could trigger price inflation. Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union leaders condemn the move while Senators Hatch and Lucas question its meaning and due process.
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Baltimore Sun
Wherry-Shipstead
Senate
Edward A. O'Neal
Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
Carl Hatch
New Mexico
Wherry and Shipstead
Nebraska
Wherry
Lucas
Layitien
House of Representatives
Anonymity for Letters to The Record Newspapers
Writers may sign statements asking not to publish their names and preserve anonymity while proving good faith. If names are unsigned, The Record Newspapers may not publish the letters. The paper reserves the right to edit and shorten all communications as needed.
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U. 3, Pvt. Office
Record
Record Newspapers
Troy High School Alumna Urges Modern Big High in Troy
A Troy alumna argues for a modern 350,000 high school building to serve youth and adults, with extensive labs, library, cafeteria, gym, dental and medical rooms, radio use, and a community auditorium. She notes city finances and postwar planning, urging citizens to demand a comprehensive facility to curb delinquency and support education.
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Niagara Falls
Schenectady
Troy Bes
Knickerbocker Junior High
Troy
Troy High School
Tro
Schwellenbach Seeks Courtlike Labor Department Reform
Former Senator and judge Schwellenbach, selected as Secretary of Labor, proposes running the department on courtlike lines. He argues the agency should hear facts, weigh law, and deliver justice similar to a court, while debating whether independent boards remain within or move into the Cabinet system.
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Labor
Court of Justice
Washington
Lewis Schwellen-1
United States
Tor
State of Washington
Truman
Schwellenbach
Department of Labor
Tekima
Wash
Department of the Government
Labor Department
Department of Labor Relations
Nation Labor Relations Board
Washington Round of Surplus Property Graft Fears Rise
The Washington scene heats as Sen Harry Truman era worries about a looming administration scandal linked to surplus war property. Key figures Wesley Spurges and Col Alfred Howse clash over big business favors as ALCOA battles for government machine tools amid restrictive Surplus Property Act rules.
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Washington
Harry Truman
Surplus War Property Board
Teahan
Joe O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Wesley Spurges
Sturges
Yale
North Africa
Gillette
Town
Col
Alfred E. Howse
Wichita
Kansanker
Magrate
B. B. Somervell
Congress
Aluminum Corporation
Hine
ALCOA
Dig
Biddle Spally
J Biddle
Surplus Property Board
Biddle
Washington reminiscences on early political life and inflation
The writer recalls Washington days from President Harding's era, noting Doc Sawyer as a brigadier by appointment and the inflated stature then. It describes changing costs for meals and hotel stays, shifts in room restrictions, and past celebrations including Roosevelt inaugurations, labor board appointments, and prohibition era revelry across the city.
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Washington
Harding
Doc .Sewyer
Doc Sawyer
Jonn
Mr.Roosevelt
Gary Grifith
Trowds
Cassetti
Maryland
Roosevelt
Words and origins FAQ from Burbank to Joliet
In Q and A fashion, readers seek etymologies for terms such as fee and palindromes and learn about Delano pronunciation origin. The column teases readers with brief explanations spanning Saxon cattle fees, quailen from Middle English, Delano mispronunciation, and Germanic roots while inviting the Mother Shipton prophecies history via stamped self addressed envelope.
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Burbank
C. F
England
St. Louis
D. G.B
White
Plains
Delano
O. R
Delany
de la Nove
Los Angeles
J. G
Joliet
Getimmann
Germany
Mother Shipton
Frank Colby
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