No Justification for Republican Smugness
A reader argues that Republican leaders appear in disarray and face voter restiveness after last November’s elections. The piece critiques GOP tactics and warns they must earn any future victory through real legislative results rather than demagogic issues. The public mood ahead of 1948 hinges on events, not rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senwlor Bushfield
South Dakota
Congress
Republicapa
Cuiigevess
Saxtoan
Truman
Alphonse-and- Guslon
GOP
Republican Party
Acenr
Governor’s shifting stance fuels presidential nomination questions
Polls show Dewey leading but with a narrowing margin as Governor Bewey courts public opinion. He defends flexible positions while resisting complete concessions, touting economy and proposed new home for the governor, a state civil service salary rise, and a costly but debated highway plan amid mixed public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huby
Govan Bewey
Aga
Henry Clay
Govenor Smith
Anymic Wid
Moel
Willa
Dewey's political stance shapes public finance debate
The piece analyzes Governor Dewey's firm fiscal position amid demands for funding from city and state leaders. It notes opposition to his resistance to tax increases and special powers, while acknowledging potential but uncertain national prospects. It highlights polls, public opinion, and the political landscape ahead of the 1948 season.
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Buffalo
Sita
Mint
Gates
New York City
Metro Walia
Papalu
Dewey
Congress Debates Rent Control Funding to End of April
The Senate voted to fund OPA only through April pm provisions for rent and sugar prices to continue. Taft says Congress will act before the deadline, but the pace and outcome remain uncertain as states may need to assume control if federal rent ceilings lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
OPA
Taft
Republican Nolicy Committee
Congress
Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
New York
Trovernor Dewey
Vent Central
Unis Lime
Eason
Housing Project Delayed By Federal Blockade
The mayor condemns federal agencies for delaying the Hoosick Street emergency housing project. Accommodations for 44 families are withheld without reason while work stalls. Officials say delays amount to a serious transgression, hindering veterans and others needing homes.
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Ahern
Hoosick Streat
United States
Tray
Serglvenian
Blame and delay hobble veterans housing project progress
The article laments federal indecision halting the Movsivk Steel housing project. City and state efforts fail to secure Washington consent, leaving 44 apartments unbuilt as deteriorating facilities and veterans wait. It condemns partisan politics and calls for a full investigation and redress.
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Movsivk Steel Project
Inelie
Washington
Clly
Nol
Veteras
Evdlic
Mr Lewis Fears Dictatorship Sparks Labor Debate
John L Lewis drawing Senate scrutiny as labor leaders warn against wage and union rules. The article argues for limits on collective bargaining and criticizes Lewis for threatening totalitarian control, urging Congress to curb liberties to prevent national unrest.
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John L. Lewis
Senite
Philip Mureau
William Green
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Public Land Intimidatt Congress
Unich
Serunty
Congress
National Legislativrs
Pha
Collee
Lewier
Newsprint Shortage Hits Papers As Rival Sets Up Loan
The article notes a newsprint scarcity affecting publishers, highlighting a tense exchange between the Baily Worker and the New York Tintys. It mentions a loan of twenty rolls and comments on ideologies of democratic capitalism and communal sharing among editors and commentators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baily Worker
New York
New York ‘Tintys
Pulse of the People Letter Policy Statement
The Record Newspapers request letters be signed to preserve anonymity and good faith in our columns. Unsigned submissions may not be published. The Record Newspapers reserve the right to edit or shorten letters as needed.
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Che Record
Record
Bullor
Iearay
Wottom
Thane
War era letter questions and replies in The Record
A miscellaneous wartime exchange includes reader questions on who declared war, veterans' wartime employment rights, and housing costs. Replies note no civilian protections statue and advise press reform while addressing veteran rent, housing allotments, and service-related benefits within the local context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranion
Linn
Free Thinking Voices in Gr fann Town Debate Over Grafton Book
A reader from Hensselaer County reflects on Gratt on and the book Ahn in sore, praising free thinking and denouncing “Big Shots” who mentor newcomers. The writer defends local characters, criticizes censorship, and argues residents should speak openly without political tutelage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Gratston
Geaflun
Hensselaer
Grafton
R. B
Engle Milin
Pheasant Aid Call Spurs Collective Coop for Release
A letter from Michail Pelrka urges non club sportsmen to aid pheasant liberation with government support. He notes funds from license fees fund fish and game, enabling breeding, research, and stock releases. He cites a statewide need to raise tens of thousands of birds and distributes potential county allocations.
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Urey
Tounty
Hlaneney
Rena Aelwer County
Michail Pelrika
Inside Kremlin Struggles Shape Marshall Moscow Talks
A Washington briefing outlines rival Soviet factions as Foreign Minister Molotov leads the hard line while Gromyko and others press for closer U.S. ties. The article frames how internal Kremlin debates may affect Secretary of State Marshall’s push for friendship with Russia and a German treaty at Moscow.
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Statf
Ure Gustarte
Norwaundy
George Maraball
Moscow
Cuu
Marshall
Russia
Germany
Washington
SPLEC
SELIN
Sph
Politburo
United States
Hussia
Malany
Pol Hbuvo
Tbe Fartung Savhet Unig
Amit Wiile
Stalin
Roosevial
Jinmie Birghes Oth
Potsdam
Molotov
Stalin Ubat
Moncoy
Tiplonul
Vyacheslay Moalataw
Andre
Gromykin
World Bone
Eally
Dngide Hn
Hamid
Bally
Rene
Bud
New York
Gromyko
Gomyko
Nita
Mainiay
Anne Gramyhko
Renee Wenc Hy
Genta
Andred Vyalinakty
Boris Stein
United
Ipakcoelians
Gremyko
Stein
Gramyla
Wutcoorpros
Gromykolswouk
Vyshjiaksi Fuetlan Bellvyer
Alan
Che Tard
Molaley School
Diplomathe
Marshall Oll
Interpreting the News With Thomas L. Stokes
A fragmented Washington-Supplied transcript features a speaker railing against price controls and racial tensions tied to sharecroppers and Nagew workers. He recounts Confederate ties, discusses March pricing, and criticizes government action while warning of white primaries and broader democratic struggles.
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Washington
Hari Fant
Hove
Nagew
Mississippi
Yio
Russia
China
Mexica
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