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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1945
Page
5
The piece notes New York City enforcing a midnight curfew and arresting both patrons and proprietors of illegal drinking spots as part of wartime discipline. It argues the policy aims to keep people sober and in bed to support productivity and victory, contrasting urban habits with upstate restraint.
The piece argues wars should be shown in their harsh wickedness while acknowledging moments of chivalry. It recalls a daring Allied action crossing the Ludendorff Bridge, praising a young officer's bold move that likely saved lives and shortened the war, then cautions that war remains a grim necessity.
The text outlines Zhukov’s advances toward Berlin, noting strategic moves, encirclement plans, and the objective to destroy the German army. It discusses German defenses, potential sieges, and the Allied air support aiding rapid Soviet progress toward eliminating German resistance.
The Inter-American Conference in Mexico City seeks Argentina's return on Western Hemisphere terms not set by Buenos Aires rulers. A friendly resolution invites Argentina to join decrees including the Chapultepec Act, signaling unity against aggression. The ruling Peron clique may resist, but the measure aims to show the Argentine people the neighbors' desire to welcome them back into the Americas.
The Senate bill, praised for penalties on labor hoarders and defermented farm workers, remains flawed. It dodges core issues, leaving farmers and workers unbalanced. Critics call for stronger penalties and broader accountability to ensure wartime labor participation.
The article depicts long running disputes in Congress over manpower legislation for World War II. It contrasts House and Senate versions, notes conference committee negotiations, criticizes the Senate for a half measure, and includes satirical remarks about public understanding and wartime supports.
A Cleveland Emergency Child Care Office poll shows 58.5 percent of mothers plan to keep their war jobs after the conflict to help finance families, while fathers adapt by sharing housework. The piece speculates on a “bloodless domestic revolution” as mothers become economic mainstays and fathers take on more chores postwar.
The piece lampoons Duncan Hines and GI Joe, predicting returning soldiers will crave familiar American fare like steak French fries and pie. It notes wartime rations and Parisian menus tasted abroad, but expects soldiers to value old New England dinner and pie upon homecoming.
A letter from Albany Virginia Ott defends civilian language teachers amid wartime ASTP programs. She argues 24 hour daily practice and intensive groups yield real gains, countering the idea of a royal road to language learning, and cites Middlebury and student success despite limits.
Former Minnesota governor Stassen addresses the San Francisco Conference, arguing the proposed UN voting plan risks unchecked major powers and weakens enforcement. He warns the new Security Council may lack police power, suggesting the United States must be ready to delegate limited sovereignty to a just and lawful UN.
Westbrook Pegler critiques Judge Sullivan and Frank P. Graham on the Montgomery Ward case. He argues the Army and War Labor Board act as political allies of the president, compromising impartiality, abusing power, and using propaganda to justify actions against a private citizen. The piece decries military involvement in labor disputes and warns of dangerous precedents for future abuses.
Drew Pearson recalls an American corn collection with German prisoners from Camp Meade. He notes order, treatment, and payouts under Geneva terms, contrasting a stricter, disrespectful group from Rommel’s Afrika Korps with earlier well behaved captives. He questions Provost Marshal handling amid broader Nazi brutality reports.
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