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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1945
Page
5
A local appeal emphasizes the American Red Cross work from prisoner of war parcels to lifesaving plasma and coffee at relief sites. It urges every man to give generously, arguing public sacrifice reflects mercy and community spirit, with Trojan Area residents widely willing to contribute and invest in kindness.
A well fed German industrialist in the Rhineland complains to American journalists that the war is useless and American soldiers are not polite to civilians. He warns of the destruction of beautiful things as Struthof and Natzweiler camps in Alsace are cited with claims of mass murder and cremation. Reports from Heppenheim describe 290 wounded American POWs starved and deprived of Red Cross packages.
The piece notes Germans and civilians demanding payment from the Allies for destruction in their villages and cities. It contrasts protesters with Allied bombings and mass casualties across Warsaw Rotterdam Belgrade and other locales, urging Americans to wed humanitarian pleas with Germanys wartime conduct.
A discussion on guaranteed annual wages explores its impact on employment and industry. Critics warn of price fluctuations and tax costs, while supporters argue steady wages aid workers. President Murray signals intent to study making annual wages a permanent policy feature.
The text notes dwindling German targets as Allied air operations peak. It cites 265000 tons dropped in 29 days and 31400 sorties by seven days of attacks. Railways and bridges were destroyed, and German ground forces advance as air power shifts to isolating fronts and starving logistics.
The passage praises Allied air power over England and America with Churchill's praise Never have so many owed so much to so few. It highlights courage skill endurance and heavy casualties including one hundred percent loss in the U S Fifteenth Air Force in a year. It notes destruction of German war industry and punishment of aggressors teaching Germany a lasting lesson.
An analysis notes Germany cannot quit while Hitler leads, Gestapo intact, and Nazi power clamps the nation. It describes German fear, loyalty to the Fuehrer, and the likely end game as Allied victory approaches, with the Hitler cult persisting beyond his possible death.
The Record Newspapers will publish letters signed with names to prove good faith while preserving anonymity for unsigned communications. The policy notes that unsigned letters may not be published and that the newspaper reserves the right to edit and shorten all letters as needed.
Letters to The Record discuss strikes during wartime, loyalty to service members, and questions about the Wartime Still Picture Pool. A contributor asks for the pool’s purpose and names the United Nations as including the United States and many allied nations.
Catholic bishops of America and the Federal Council of Protestant Churches urge a universal international organization to maintain peace. They insist on adherence to the Atlantic Charter, support for prostrate nations, and democratic, non imperialistic principles with renewal of treaties to serve justice and the common good. The statement emphasizes inclusion of all nations and revision of treaties as needed.
A collection of questions about pronunciation and Latin phrases from readers in various cities. Answers explain etymology English pronunciation rules and provide specific guidance for words and names such as id est, et plut, Czech pronunciation, and phrases in headlines.
Governor Arnall abolishes the poll tax and trims state debt while revamping Georgia's constitution. He swept a 151 to 41 House vote and 41 to 3 Senate vote, reshaping state government, boosting schools, and streamlining the constitution for modern needs. The piece lauds his low-profile approach and long service record.
Raymond Moley questions the joint code by Eric John, William Green, and Philip Murray. The piece argues the Wagner Act favors management, warns against freezing labor standards without postwar revision, and calls for independent management labor committees free of government influence.
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