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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1944
Page
6
In a period of high income taxes and rising living costs Americans contributed more than ever to the Fourth War Loan drive. Volunteers aided efforts, reducing costs while boosting total bond purchases to near three billion dollars above the target. The piece argues continued willingness to finance the Allied effort despite strain, inflation, and heavy personal expense.
A newspaper column mocks talks of Franklin D Roosevelt becoming president of a world government led by Churchill Stalin and Chiang Kai shek. It notes the impracticality of such a scheme including resigning the U S presidency and the need for democratic approval from Britain and the United States. It questions who would elect Roosevelt and who could accept such a role.
A satirical note imagines a world state with Franklin Delano Roosevelt as supreme leader for ten years. It envisions abolishing Congress and a public vote on a constitutional amendment, with Southern lawmakers and Northern Republicans supposedly yearning for him. Churchill and Henry Wallace are referenced in a wry, cautionary tone about this bizarre scheme.
Secretary Knox warns that labor shortages hurt Navy yard staffing and production. He cites a 32,000 worker need and 214,000 hires due to turnover, arguing a national service draft could prevent costly strikes. Despite past slowdowns, Americans will voluntarily keep producing for victory, with civilians supporting front-line troops without coercion.
Roosevelt suggested evenly partitioning Italy's fleet among the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union. France Greece and Yugoslavia argue for shares, noting their Mediterranean and Atlantic roles. Sweden and other neutrals may feel left out amid the highhanded plan.
The Baltic balance has long tracked Russian strength. a larger Russian Baltic fleet would disadvantage Sweden. Some groups argue the Italian war vessels should have remained available for use during the war, to fight the common enemy and reduce Allied friction by utilizing them where most effective.
The Chungking push for an indemnity from Japan after Manchuria’s 1931 invasion raises mixed feelings. While China’s moral right is clear, the piece warns against punitive sums that burden future generations and threaten global stability. It argues for a balanced peace and stable economic setup over endless policing and debt.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee opened hearings on extending the Lend-Lease Act for another year as fiscal year end nears. Leo T. Crowley testified that Lend-Lease is an investment in American security with lives saved and homes protected, urging quick passage. The measure won strong votes: 407 to 6 in the House and 82 to 0 in the Senate.
Letters from readers discuss unity across race and creed, urging kindness and equal treatment. A Troy writer calls for brotherly love and global harmony, while a correspondent laments waste and litter from garbage bags plaguing streets and alleys.
Westbrook Pegler accuses the National Maritime Union of political manipulation behind its officer election. He argues restrictive eligibility blocks most new sailors, favors longtime members and foreign communists, and claims officials evade sea service rules while staying ashore to control the vote.
The contest over higher taxes pits Russell Davenport and John Hanes against Wendell Willkie. Hanes resigns as Undersecretary of the Treasury over tax policy while Davenport pursues Willkie's campaign. Willkie defies critics with a vow against letting others pay for the war.
A sailor may be barred after long ashore or long gaps between voyages. Those ashore five months risk disqualification by officials who seldom sail. The system concentrates control with the party linked union. Many young sailors are automatically excluded. Convict bans are seen as meaningless due to cross border moves and name changes.
The piece surveys American opinion on Franklin D Roosevelt over eleven years in office. It highlights support for New Deal reforms, debates over federal deficits, and the controversial second term clash with the Supreme Court. It notes court packing as a pivotal tactic and signals continuation on page eight.
An article on the wh word family tracing Anglo-Saxon hw forms to modern wh spellings. It notes pronunciation shifts for who and whole and argues most wh words retain hw pronunciation with careful accents. The piece also advertises a pamphlet by Frank Colby offering a free copy upon request.
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