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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
6
The Learn-to-Swim Campaign by the Troy Recreation Department and The Record Newspapers marks its thirteenth year this summer. Hundreds of children and adults gain lifelong water safety skills under supervised lessons, seen as a civic boon enhancing health and security for the community.
The piece argues for a patient view of Turkey's internal strife as a sign of healthy democracy. It suggests the government should accept opposition gains and a fall election as part of two party system evolution, while noting Kemal's era left a strong yet benevolent rule shaping future politics.
The piece discusses Turkey's political crisis, suggesting it may be growing pains rather than an armed uprising. It notes the Peoples Party versus the opposition, fears of revolution rhetoric, and the democratic process as crucial to resolving tensions without conflict. It contrasts Turkey’s modernization with historical shifts toward a modern republic and western alignment.
In Canada's general election Louis St Laurent led the Liberals to a solid majority return. The campaign centered on leadership, with the Conservative renamed Progressive Conservative and the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation gaining some ground. The election also marked Newfoundland's first participation since joining Canada.
The Taft-Hartley repeal fight ends with Senate defeat on the Lucas amendment and a narrow vote against strengthening the right to seize. The administration argues for limited injunctions while labor leaders threaten candidates and seek broader power to create emergencies. Nationwide relief comes as lawmakers preserve restraints and the nation moves toward controlling strikes during national emergencies.
The veteran senator, respected for strength, resigns after years of absent service. He backed labor and medical legislation with the Wagner Lax, which critics say harmed workers and aided management. The Taft Hartley revision is noted as his lasting legacy amid mixed opinions. The resignation ends a controversial career marked by strong influence on labor law and policy.
The editorial argues for a swift fall election to fill the vacant seat with a strong contender. It urges choosing capable men, preferring giants over second raters, and notes New York should be represented by leaders in Washington, already praising the existing good Senator and stressing the need for a second.
A cryptic column muses on the usage and meaning of the term dichotomy. It cites Farsi, Secretary Dean Acheson, and the Judith Coplon case while pondering the term as a division into two groups and its casual misuse.
A letter from a reader argues for publishing signed letters while withholding signed names and addresses. The writer condemns current politicians and warns of unemployment and part time work, lamenting a shift away from the common people.
Washington and field trips outline a weeklong orientation program initiated by Louis A. Johnson. About seventy men from diverse backgrounds toured Fort Benning, the Air Proving Ground in Florida, and the Norfolk Navy Base. Spokesmen explained defense, diplomacy, and economic issues while field demonstrations showcased U S military readiness.
President Truman briefs six Democratic lawmakers on an economic expansion program aimed at stabilizing prices wages and production. He warns against unchecked inflation while endorsing private investment and long range planning to ease potential downturns. Leaders include Murray Sparkman Humphrey and Douglas with support from postmaster politics in South Carolina.
Frank Colby outlines how Britons pronounce the long O differently in words like go home and zone. He discusses the Oxford accent influence, compares to American pronunciations, and shares anecdotes about mishearing buy requests for Old Golds and Camel cigarettes.
Reports say Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek is due to arrive in Canton today to bolster the Nationalist leadership after Communist advances. The dispatch notes Chiang's potential return from Formosa and mentions rivals and foreign observers monitoring events as the Nationalist and Communist forces clash across the region.
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