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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
10
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The piece argues the war moves toward a critical moment as allied air power and resistance pressure Axis nations. It notes Dieppe, German morale slipping, and French and Russian calls to readiness. It highlights Britain, Russia, and Allied radios urging preparation and action while awaiting a forthcoming opportunity to assist.
Harrison Spangler, chairman of the Republican National Committee, argues in Chicago that the President is not the commander-in-chief of the people or the nation. He stresses the Constitution and warns against equating civilian leadership with military authority, urging clear separation of powers.
The piece argues Willkie would make a competent president and Dewey a strong governor, yet cites a wide gulf between them. Willkie pursues the nomination openly with frequent nationwide speaking tours, while Dewey remains noncommittal, focusing on policy like food and labor shortages. It suggests Dewey could shape a constructive party platform, with Willkie possibly supporting it.
Walter White of the NAACP argues the Detroit race riots were not isolated but a calculated Nazi plot to disrupt wartime production. He cites 29 deaths and 700 injured, with absenteeism at major plants and similar outbreaks in Los Angeles March Field Beaumont Mobile Newark El Paso Philadelphia Chester as evidence. He warns against allowing racial prejudice to divide Americans and urges unity to defeat the Axis.
The House unanimously approves an Army appropriations bill of 71.5 billion dollars, described as frighful by a congressman. The bill, with the Navy bill pending, would bring total defense outlays near 100 billion dollars, surpassing 1941 national income. The article highlights the scale of modern war spending and its growth.
A prophetic wartime column argues that the proposed 99 740 planes and massive military expansion reflect America’s unpreparedness. It condemns waste while urging full support for troops, noting war demands sacrifice and rapid mobilization to defend freedoms and homeland.
If things get tougher there is talk of merging some universities for the duration. A mystery surrounds the disappearance of part of the left ear on the bust of Calvin Coolidge in the Capitol. Could it be that it was talked off. The line must be drawn somewhere. A housewife offers a maid war factory wages but won't let her wear slacks.
Rochester Times Union urges readers to cope with wartime strain by balancing news, reading escape literature, and taking on hobbies. It advises socializing, knitting at home, and finding a helpful role to feel connected to the effort, while maintaining resilience.
English interpreter Wanted Cashington Star discusses Americans overseas attending language schools in Britain to improve cooperation with the United Nations. The piece notes mutual learning among British and American troops, warns against slang spreading beyond military use, and imagines a cross cultural miscommunication between two John Smiths in Parliament and the military.
The Record calls for readers to sign a statement not to publish their names in letters to the paper, promising anonymity while proving good faith. Unsigned messages may not be published. Also contains reader quotes complaining about patriotic dress norms and juvenile hoodlum activity in Los Angeles.
A reader from Green Island laments wartime rationing limits and fairness. He, a 60 hour week worker with two children, urges prioritizing American needs, including vitamins for children, and calls for gas rationing policy allowing two gallons per motorist for occasional trips. He notes giving up his car and a planned fishing trip has become impossible.
The article notes revised U S and British war strategy after the Washington conferences. It details Wavell as viceroy of India and Auchinleck in command in India, a new East Asia command, and consideration of an American for that role. It reports Lloyd George saying Casablanca decisions were superseded, with Japan elevated to a top enemy alongside Germany. It explains a joint plan to defeat Hitler and Hirohito, reopening the Burma Road, and using a four sided pincers approach. It highlights shipping gains from anti U boat actions and North Africa victory, plus large war funds and shipbuilding to shorten routes and raise tonnage, forecasting likely simultaneous pressure on Germany and Japan within two years.
Washington column notes Stalin pressures for a direct invasion of France while souring relations with Britain. It recalls Joe Davies and Admiral Standley navigating Kremlin suspicions, lend-lease tensions, and a two way street demand before Standley resigns in the face of diplomacy.
A column discusses the origin of dengue a disease name with Spanish roots and mispronunciations. It explains the term meaning prudery and a fishing cape, notes global epidemics, then shifts to the color ultramarine and the Marine Corps motto Semper Fidelis. It ends offering a pronunciation test sample and a free copy request.
Eleanor Roosevelt is accused of misrepresenting the Connally Smith bill by suggesting unions only are barred from political contributions while corporations may contribute. Critics note a corrupt practices act remains in force and question her broader political proposals including public financing of campaigns.
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