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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1946
Page
9
The piece condemns Joe Lewis and miners unions for seeking a private coal royalty and health welfare fund. It argues such tax would burden consumers and set a dangerous precedent. It urges congressional action to curb private levies and protect the public from recessionary pressures.
The article contrasts Bowles and Anderson factions on price controls, with Towles praising OPA's authority while cabinet and other officials grow despondent. It notes divisions between supporters of strict controls and those seeking freer market measures amid economic strain. The piece portrays deeply divergent views within the federal setup and hints at political maneuvering ahead of Senate action.
A stream of uncertain reform talk outlines rival views on price controls and agricultural regulation. Officials clash over whether OPS and QPA deserve renewed mandates, hinting at broader policy realignments and possible shifts in armed services oversight.
The Anglian committee’s proposal to admit 100000 Jews and joint US action is rejected by Prime Minister in Commons. Britain argues US responsibility, while warning that Arab and Jewish forces must be disarmed before any additional Jewish immigration. The piece notes past US reluctance to accept a Palestine mandate and critiques Britain’s costly, unresolved role.
The piece discusses racial progress in the United States noting the shifting power in the South, the impact on Negro rights, and a wave of federal appointments including William H. Hastie as governor of the Virgin Islands and Severs as a Howard Law School dean named as governor. It contrasts northern strategies with southern realities and criticizes Senator Meyer of Texas for obstructive stance.
A reflective piece discusses lingering prejudices against Negroes in labor and civil service, noting slow social change. It argues education and time lessen bias, warns against hasty, emotional reform, and predicts gradual bridging of racial divides. The author cites historical lynching levels and urges continued progress toward equality.
A critical era in silver policy unfolds as production declines and the Silver Act of 193? strains domestic supply. Industry fears restrictive pricing, with Treasury holdings of 226 million ounces and a proposed compromise failing to satisfy silver bloc members. The piece laments pressuring groups and notes wartime and postwar shifts, touching on farmers, women, and consumer costs amid political maneuvering.
A long letter from city residents argues for immediate repairs to outer street walkways and sidewalks. It describes damaged surfaces, shell holes, and grading issues, recounts a pedestrian who tripped on a hole, and calls on authorities and property owners to act. includes protest against dangerous, uneven paths and urges timely work.
Thomas L. Stokes analyzes foreign affairs focusing on the Paris talks and the Swiss role in Nazi asset tracing. The piece contrasts headline diplomacy with quieter conferences addressing economic origins of war and wartime cartel influence abroad. Switzerland’s actions, Allied pressure, and wartime assets form the core concerns discussed.
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss pronunciation and accents, including references to British and European English, and names like Thompson and Bett. The piece mentions a letter, war context, and debates on language use, with scattered mentions of places, people, and a U S wartime setting.
A reader asks about the value of an 1882 Atty oak mech piece and a 1806 cent. The columnist explains what common coins from 1800s fetch today, noting 12 1835 half dollars are common and a quarter dollar in TAN be of preced value.
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