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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1951
Page
5
AOCR excerpt shows masthead and staff roles for The Troy Record with publisher and officers, circulation figures, and subscription rates. It also includes a discussion about manpower policy and legislative approaches involving tripartite boards and Congress.
The city proposes enlarging Barker Park along Third Street with lawn and paths and converting the Trojan memorial roll into a permanent tribute. An alley side parking area would be set aside with angled stalls and meters to serve motorists. The plan values the park as a light and air source for nearby churches and a contrast to surrounding commerce. Mayor Ahern is credited for clearing debris and beautifying the area, paving the way for improved use.
The New York Public Service Commission reversed its denial of a 12.5 percent passenger fare hike for railroads, admitting its earlier stance was mistaken. Historical context shows 1949 Eastern roads faced higher fares without reducing travel, while New York’s regulator ignored operator data, revealing a clash between policy and actual rail economics.
The United Labor Policy Committee disputes Defense Mobilization Director Wilson over manpower allocations. Labor leaders deny seeking a blanket stand in, while suggesting unnamed aides push industrial conscription. They argue any such draft would require congressional action, not press releases, and warn the tripartite scheme underrepresents public oversight by reducing it to one third.
The article argues Hussein Ala is suitable to succeed Razmara as Iran’s prime minister, praising his wartime diplomacy and UN leadership while warning Western support is vital. It notes Razmara’s assassination, Soviet pressure, and Iran’s social and economic reforms under Shah Reza Pahlavi, with Ala needing Western backing to counter Communist influence.
The piece argues Shah Pahlavi’s royal reforms, including education, hygiene, housing funded by royal revenues and oil, are slow but needed to lift 80 percent of Iranians from illiteracy and poverty. It urges Western nations to back the regime with tangible aid and investments to counter Communist influence and prove genuine friendship.
A Washington column criticizes the Fulbright committee’s RFC probe while noting public interest in the affair grows. It highlights alleged cronyism, a Miami Beach hotel loan, a White House aide connection, and a lavish lifestyle tied to RFC funds as sensational new details emerge. The piece contrasts Truman’s initial dismissal with ongoing revelations, calling the situation intriguing and shocking.
Montreal Star recounts astonishing resilience of seeds found in Egypt and Manchuria. Wheat thousands of years old sprouted when planted, and lotus seeds believed 50 000 years old were sprouted in Manchuria. Nature shown as profligate yet ingeniously durable.
The Record explains anonymized letters may be published if signed with name and address. unsigned items will not be published. It reserves the right to edit and shorten letters. Readers seek outcomes of boxing matches and sick benefit calculations with factual, concise replies.
The text discusses a mixture of borax and horic acid and specifies quantities and application notes. It mentions disability benefits limited to 13 weeks and a gallon of water as a base, with references to weekly wage averages and potential fabric effects. Continued on Page Eighteen.
Kefauver committee indicts lax Internal Revenue handling of gambling income in the Jimmy La Fontaine case. The late operator built a high profile racetrack near Capitol Hill, profiting from tax underpayments estimated around one million dollars over two decades. Also notes Farley on presidential health amid Roosevelt era concerns.
The piece argues that France Italy and the Netherlands faces cabinet fragility as fear of Communism wanes. It highlights De Gasperi’s fragile coalition in Italy with ministers like Sforza and Pacciardi, Scelba’s tough anti riot policing, and hidden Communist arms revealed after defections. It notes potential shifts in defense jobs and budgets tied to Pacciardi and the Christian Democrats.
Frank Colby argues language evolves by custom not dictionary dictates. He notes standard American speech now uses KOE-vert for covert, and that KUH-vert is fading as usage shifts. The column also toys with historical health notes about President Roosevelt and McIntyre, ending with a candid self critique.
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