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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1944
Page
4
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General Eisenhower announces that the underground French army units have been absorbed into the French Forces of the Interior under General Koenig. The move signals strong Allied trust in De Gaulle and Koenig, with potential political implications for recognizing a French provisional government.
Dr Jeving Langmuir argues the United States must recognize the role of incentive in scientific progress. He notes British acknowledgment of radar's wartime contributions, while American silence hinders recognition for radar developers. He says the U S leads in medical advances aiding the Allies and remains strong in industrial development, despite pressure.
In wartime reflection General Montgomery contrasts German and Allied soldiers noting the German penchant for Schadenfreude while Americans joke at their own misfortunes. The piece extols American officers like Doolittle and contrasts them with the stern German warlords, arguing true strength shows in humane, resilient leadership.
The Russian allies capture Vitebsk as part of the eastern European drive, driving wedges north and south, closing the pincers to trap about 45,000 Germans, while pushing toward Polotsk and Minsk. Russian superiority grows as German forces divert to France and Italy.
The piece argues Russian advances face few natural barriers in eastern Europe besides the Carpathians and Pripet Marshes. It asserts defenders must rely on man made obstacles like fortified cities to slow the German offensive, noting quick Soviet surrounds of Vitebsk and Zhlobin as signals of the likely struggle.
The Byrd committee notes the federal civilian payroll rose by about 300 000 when excluding overseas workers, despite earlier cuts. It cites political pressures and year end transfers as reasons for hiring, warns of wasted manpower harming war effort, and presses for a 300 000 cut within 30 days though Congress adjourns in August.
The Dewey camp pours funds into California districts to sway the state, aiming to carry California with a Dewey Warren ticket. Warren’s position as vice president faces strain as California primaries push Roosevelt critics and Brickerites clash over strategy. The piece notes donations from Rockefeller Sloan Milbank and others, and surveys potential VP picks including Johnston and Saltonstall amid a wide field.
A reader from Albany, June 22, 1944, thanks Mr Prézie for his letter on De Gaulle and questions Allied roles in Africa and Europe. The writer praises De Gaulle for courage and urges broader French involvement to support underground work and coordination with Allied forces.
A political column notes Republicans gathering in Chicago to nominate Tom Dewey display a paradoxical Americanism. It argues they balance passion with politeness while fearing Eastern seaboard influence and labor-union power, and hints at upcoming campaigns and the Bricker episode at Stevens Hotel.
The Virginian senator urges a 300000 reduction in federal civilian staff arguing wartime expansions are unnecessary. He claims annual savings of 700 million dollars and cites Virginia governorship as proof of his approach. Senate committee should act to implement the cut.
An editorial reflects on wartime conventions continuing in America with Republicans split between Bricker and Dewey. It notes Bricker as conservative but late, while Dewey gains glamor as a successful governor of a populous state, shaping practical political calculation.
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