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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
5
A fire destroyed part of Wynantakili's school, forcing temporary classrooms in a firehouse. Trustees seek a bond issue to fund expansion and census growth for the next decade, reflecting community resolve to prioritize education despite hardships. The district notes long-standing support from residents.
The piece argues Governor Dewey should retire after two decades of elected office. It highlights his tireless public service in New York, his focus on good government, and the toll of sustained effort. It notes the need to find a suitable successor to carry on the governor's reformist legacy.
District 4 Trustees back a 278000 to build a new school for 350 students in Wynantskill. Residents face tax rate changes and mixed reactions as the plan follows a January fire that halted previous expansion, leaving only the annex from before the blaze. The district stressed a thorough study of community needs and a program aligned with present and future conditions. The growing town values rural comforts and proximity to the city while expanding school facilities remain a priority.
Washington dispatches argue administration speeches focus on peace, reducing credibility. The piece bemoans excessive speechwriting by officials and calls for stricter rules, noting most remarks recycle political clichés. It warns readers that rulers and nations may misconstrue the aim of military buildup as inevitability of war.
The Good Will policy is signed by the President, admitting 341000 displaced persons, possibly over 400000 with special categories. The bill ends years of delay, amid debate and political strife, and signals a liberal shift in refugee policy while highlighting American humanitarian effort and public sentiment.
The author argues for coordinated defense measures including funding, draft actions, radar expansion, and continental defenses to deter war. He suggests these efforts could shape public opinion and persuade Soviet leaders that warfare is against their interests, noting Washington insiders push a new “peace” rule to sway attention.
The longshoreman leader Harry Bridges loses U S citizenship after California courts rule he lied about Communist ties. He may be deported to Australia if it accepts him, while further action on his conviction remains pending. Federal Judge Harris states Bridges had no right to citizenship privileges due to false swearing.
Washington Evening Star reports the Executive Committee of the British Labour Party has issued a statement showing a drift toward isolationism and non European outlook. It criticizes the Schuman Plan for pooling iron and steel and for linking Britain with Western European economic and political integration efforts.
Letters discuss anonymity for published communiqués and outline West Point parades from July to August with no Sunday events. They also answer Golf Crown details for the Gormley brothers, noting Bill Gormley’s recent win and Dan, Tom, and Jack Gormley’s titles and roles at Troy area clubs and theatres.
A critical piece traces Eisenhower boosters among liberal Republicans and press figures, noting conflicts over his true political stance. It discusses party dynamics, Willkie echoes, feuds over FEPC, and the looming 1952 GOP primary battles with Senator Smith and others shaping strategy.
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru told a cheering Singapore audience that he is not afraid of external farce or warfare. He defended India’s independence and warned against external meddling while defending his government’s paths amid international tension.
The piece portrays Army preferment toward Westinghouse for water coolers amid a bid controversy. It traces Sunroc’s protest, Johnson's pro small-business stance, and congressional scrutiny, noting Crawford era lobbying aims and cost offices in Washington. It also covers McCarthy era intrigues and Senate attempts to compel testimony, highlighting Van Beuren and Huber episodes with limited results.
Readers discuss pronunciation of decadent with DEK-uh-dent and dew KAY-dent, the syllable counts in hallowed, and a string of curious notes on distilling liqueur, Marasca cherry flavor, and a sensational tale about a tiger’s roar in a distant market.
A Foreign Policy Association report argues for careful pacing of democratic development in dependent regions. It cautions against rapid self-government where divisions threaten stability, urging evolutionary local responsibility as nationalist pressure and internal revolts grow amid cold war dynamics.
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