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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1949
Page
6
The piece denounces Governor Dewey’s statewide broadcast praising the 1949 Legislature as clever but illogical. It argues the budget is extravagant, relies on deficit financing, and favors special interests over broad needs, with opposition to a future costly university expansion.
The article discusses Soviet jamming of Voice of America broadcasts to Eastern Europe and the State Department view that it violates four international agreements. It argues truth cannot be silenced and warns that intensified jamming risks deepening East West tensions while stressing the need to get reliable facts to Russian audiences to foster long term hope.
The passage argues against naive peace expectations and urges using all means to advance eventual peace. It notes Asia tensions and large Voice of America budget while criticizing Soviet broadcasts as a wake up call. It highlights timing of Voice appropriation as crucial.
The Housing Expediter unveils a rent rise formula tied to 25 and 40 percent net operating income standards after Senate debates on reasonable return. The ruling aims to balance landlord and tenant concerns, though its fixed rule cannot fit every case. Local decontrol option remains possible while arbitration between parties is promoted.
The United States Chamber of Commerce argues against higher taxes and urges retrenchment to preserve living standards. It calls for deep budget cuts, citing waste identified by the Hoover Commission, and warns that rising taxes harm the economy. It stresses fiscal leeway for international needs and urges Congress to trim both spending and taxes to sustain prosperity. A odd note reappears about rum in Puerto Rico and a macabre joke about decapitated roosters, oddly framed as public concern.
Shareholders in the United States Savings Bonds campaign reframes bond ownership as civic participation. From President Truman downward the emphasis is on citizens as shareholders in country, stressing security, thrift, and national stability beyond mere profit.
A reference to Churchill wearing his trademark derby hat cane and black cigar prompts a lively, cautious take on the image. Observers joke over the peril of his cane accidentally touching his mouth as a possible misstep in a tense era.
President Truman asks Congress to authorize United States participation in the International Trade Organization as a step toward a world commerce framework. He notes ITO’s aim to implement Geneva 1927 principles and urges speedy action despite NAM opposition and broader economic concerns.
Readers urge The Record to help calm Picnickers at Frear Park by adding simple outdoor fireplaces near the brook and nearby trash barrels to prevent ground burn. Letter writers discuss milk prices, butter, and farm costs while critiquing coverage and urging fair treatment of dairymen.
Washington reports on Taft-Hartley revisions and Truman administration positions on civil rights and labor reforms. The piece covers congressional dynamics, potential vetos, and reactions to proposed measures including anti desegregation moves and labor law considerations amid ongoing political maneuvering.
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee questioned if General Vaughan acted within his legal rights in accepting the Peroni medal. The State Department argued he was within rights, citing technical interpretations as support.
Readable excerpts recount postwar diplomacy with hints of U N accord and Berlin talks. Evatt praises UN role while Western states push for a Western German state and counter Soviet pressure. General Clay’s delay in presenting a charter triggers a diplomatic scramble as Murphy is sent to Germany.
A lively, opinionated column mocks the word preventative and explains general rules for forming nouns and adjectives from verbs. It critiques irregular doublets, notes pronunciation, and invites readers to help improve usage while lampooning modern speech.
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