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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
10
The New York Council enacted a midnight closing ordinance urged by the Mayor. Critics argue the measure lacks clarity and may invite misinterpretation. The debate centers on enforcement timing and the mayoral sign off.
Residents are urged to mobilize against a proposed St Lawrence seaway and power project seen as harming Troy and nearby towns. The piece calls on the Troy mayor, Chamber of Commerce, and local groups to organize letters and actions, noting current leadership support and lack of widespread local opposition.
Mayor LaGuardia backed a voluntary midnight closing for nightspots to aid military needs but foes blame him for political missteps. The move angered patrons and drew national criticism as clubs juggled the so calledLite Flower hour. Officials cite no law violation yet the conflict exposes civic and military tensions amid wartime policing.
A speech by Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden stresses that Britain and the United States must act as one to prevent Europe from falling under one power. He argues Russia would be deterred if democracy prevails, and warns of the long road to liberty and a new Western alliance including the Russians. Also cited is Representative Walter Judd criticizing Chinese Communists and urging support for China as a counterweight in Asia.
The piece argues Americans now frame Chiang Kai-shek’s government with extreme views. It says misinformed generals, liberal officials, and anti-Chiang critics fuel a vilifying campaign that mirrors Communist tactics used in Poland and Romania, reshaping public opinion during China’s civil war.
Allied advances seal off the Saar and threaten the Ruhr with immobilization of steel and chemical industries. Official reports place current German industrial capacity at about 30 percent of normal, with manpower losses and transport disruption reducing resistance and hastening a likely German capitulation.
Readers may preserve anonymity by signing as Please do not publish my name, but unsigned letters may not be published. The Record Newspapers reserve the right to edit and shorten all communications.
Readers react to an editorial titled Ruthless Russia criticizing the Soviet Union and urging cooperation. Letters from Troy and Watervliet condemn the piece while defending engagement with Russia and praising calm, balanced policy.
Washington reports two new proposals on postwar Germany. A civilian Allied commission would oversee reconstruction, replacing military command to avoid chaos and promote economic balance. Officials warn against draconian measures that could revive extremism and threaten long term peace.
Lord Halifax addressed 76 Republican Congressmen at the Continental Hotel praising British parliamentary supremacy and warning that Parliament can unseat a Prime Minister. He contrasted U S power to impeach with England’s tradition and explained how, in Britain, the Cabinet remains accountable to Parliament and, by custom, would not bypass it. He noted Americans can vote for a flag but people in Britain die for a king’s ceremonial role, while the king has no legislative power.
The trial ends with Joe Fay and James Bove convicted of exploiting workers in a racketeering extortion plot linked to leadership in the American Federation of Labor. Frank Hogan led the prosecution as federal authorities face criticism over inaction the case touches on New Jersey politics and Roosevelt era labor dynamics.
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