The Tro y Record Opinion on Fathers Fight in World War II
The Troy Record argues that Allied forces in Normandy and the Cherbourg campaign link today’s war to fathers' battles in 1918. It envisions American British and Canadian troops moving toward Paris and Berlin, hoping leaders will avoid past mistakes and secure lasting peace.
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Normandy
Cherbourg
France
Montgomery
Snre
Caen
Rouen
Amiens
Arcas
Cambrai
Seipe
Paris
Belleau Wood
Chateau
Thierry
Verdun
Rheims
Germany
Cologne
Coblens
Cie
Berlin
Dewey Unified GOP Shaping a Militant Progressive Force
The Chicago convention endorsed Thomas E. Dewey for the Republican leadership revealing strong party unity. Dewey delivered a calm direct address pledging to restore liberties and resist New Dealism, while Republican governors from many states joined in signaling a rejuvenated, progressive, and American party ahead of national action.
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Chicago
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
America
Republican Party
Union
Assassination Must Not Be Condoned in France
A Vichy minister Philippe Henriot is killed by guerrillas in Paris as the underground demonstrates precision in assassination. The piece argues for legal due process, condemns mob justice, and warns against wider use of lynching as Europe nears liberation.
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Philippe Henriot
Vichy
France
Ministry of Information
Henriot
Pierre Laval
Berns
Sen
Henrist
Bretton Woods Plans Stir U S Debate On World Bank
Secretary Morgenthau says U S delegates at Bretton Woods will not bind the nation and that Congress must approve any currency agreements. Critics warn the proposed world bank could bypass Congress, risk currency manipulation, and depend on indebted directors and foreign governments seeking credit.
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Trassury Morzénthau
United States
Bretton Wood
New Hampshire
Congress
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Bretton Woods
International Bank
Nave
B. M. Anderson
University of California
Washington
Anderson
Japan Next on the List
Secretary Forrestal states Saipan’s occupation will extend naval reach to Japan, the Philippines, and Dutch East Indies, using Saipan and Marianas as bases to project surface and air power toward the Japanese homeland.
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Western Pacific
Forrestal
Saipan
Japan
Philippines
Fis Base
Air power extends reach in Pacific warfare
The article argues aircraft increase strike range against Japan and that securing air and sea dominance in the Western Pacific enables heavy blows. It notes Japanese efforts at Saipan failed, carriers and planes boosting reach, and land based planes posing future challenges for attacks on the Philippines and Japan. It ends with a humorous aside about a scarecrow and a reminder to fetch the father.
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Western Pacific
Japan
Doolittle
Pacife
Ghiain
Niles
Saipan
Tokyo
Agid
Philippines
House Rebukes Supreme Court on Insurance Regulation
The House passed 283 to 54 a bill exempting the fire insurance business from the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, rebuking the Supreme Court's 4 to 3 ruling that commerce clause power covers fire insurance. The action aims to prevent judicial reading into law a Congress not intended, with Senate concurrence likely.
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House
Supreme Court
Senate
Congress
The Big Push drives Red Army toward Moscow and Berlin
The article describes the Soviet advance from Warsaw to Moscow, the shrinking German fronts, and the wider Allied offensive planned at Teheran. It credits Russian, British, and American forces with overwhelming industrial power and air and land assaults, asserting the Red Army aims to reclaim occupied territory and press toward Berlin.
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Uiica Press
Warsaw
Smolensk
Moscow
Red Army
Napoleon
Hitler
Stalingrad
United Nations
Teheran
Huntier
United States
Berjiny
Britain
Restore Troy’s appearance with a city wide cleaning crusade
Citizens urge mayor, press, and civic groups to lead a nonstop campaign to curb vandalism and property neglect. The plan asks property owners to maintain sidewalks, refurbish fronts, and fund fines to deter neglect. Public awareness through The Record could spark action across Fourth Seventh and Tenth Wards.
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Troy
Civic Project - Ie
Thel Fitisons
Fractured Ring Tales From 1930s Politics and Pugilism
The column blends historical political figures with boxing imagery. Yonny Corbett challenges Terr y McGotor, then Roosevelt and Hoover are paralleled to fighters. Hoover’s defeat mirrors weak political leadership while Roosevelt promises reforms and repeal. The piece weaves political bouts with era figures like Dewey, Landon, and Willkie.
Debates on Electoral College and Dewey tactics in Chicago
The piece argues anti Roosevelt southern Democrats fear Electoral College shifts favoring nonvoting Negroes would erode southern power, outlines why abolition appeals to both parties, and describes Dewey campaign methods led by Edward Bernays including targeted voter intelligence and tailored outreach at the Chicago convention.
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Tom Dewey
Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
Hel
Rae Bel
Dempsey
Wally
al Smith
Siein
Ier
Chicago
Capitol Hill
Begferpe Arirer
Memeo
South
Galx
Cardlina
Texas
California
New York
Republican Ticket Emerges With New York Ohio Balance
The article notes a shift toward NY and Ohio as standard bearers for the 1944 Republican ticket with two governors from these states, marking a return to regional balance. It emphasizes the influence of northern state governors and the party's strong control in 26 of 36 northern states, impacting campaign dynamics and voter registrations.
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Troy
Canaan
Conn
Averill Park
Nassau
U. S. 20
New Lebanon
New York State
Green River
Great Barrington
Mass
U.S. T
Chicago
Dewey
Mommoes
New York
Ohio
Mississippi
Herbert Hoover
California
Alf Landon
Kansas
Ofion
Indiana
Tlinois
New
Midwestern
Alabama Centenary Coinage and Territorial History Snapshot
The article traces Alabama’s colonial claims from Spain under De Soto to England and France, notes 19th century statehood in 1819 with Montgomery as capital, and highlights 1920 coin issues for Alabama's entry anniversary. It mentions the obverse features a living person, William Bibb, and Governor Kilby, plus coin mintage figures 54 038 and 6 008 for two varieties.
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Alabama
de Soto
Spain
England
Joliet Marquette
la Salle
France
United States
Andrew Jackson
Union
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
William Bibb
Thomas Kilby
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