Feeding the foodless issue divides World War era opinions
The Troy Record discusses feeding noncombatant victims in occupied Europe, with Dr. Howard E. Kershner arguing for aid to France Belgium Holland and Norway. He counters cargo space fears and German leakage concerns, citing neutral ships and available cereals. He urges careful, verifiable relief with international cooperation and potential postwar benefits.
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Europe
American Friends Service
France
Troy
United States
Germany
Howard E. Kershner
Little Theater
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Sweden
South America
Secret Service
Britain
Great Britain
Patterson and Jeffers bury hatchet over rubber priorities
Undersecretary of War Patterson and Rubber Administrator Jeffers end hostilities and announce plans for a national tour to review synthetic rubber plants. They aim to assess progress and identify improvements in handling priorities across war industries, acknowledging Jeffers as key in keeping vehicles and rubber flowing for the armed forces.
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Patterson
Jeffers
United States
Washington’s leadership gaps blamed for capital’s disarray
The piece argues a lack of organized authority in Washington, noting Patterson and Jeffers as capable yet at odds. It asserts the President avoids decisive action, while Patterson and Jeffers should collaborate to map priorities. It praises both men as patriots and urges them to better understand each other to improve national planning.
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Washington
Jeffers
Patterson
Harvard Law School
Behind the Coal Strike Threat
An analysis of wartime labor tensions in the coal fields. The piece argues that aims to protect living standards, price controls, and farm price policies hinder inflation control and war financing. It links Roosevelt's cost of living probe, price ceilings, and farm policy to the looming coal strike and broader economic strain.
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Roosevelt
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Home Front Leadership Criticized Over War Efforts
The text argues that if those responsible for military operations had planned as poorly as home front leaders, there would be grave fears for the war's outcome and urgent calls for staff and personnel changes. It contrasts defense planning with domestic leadership performance.
Are We Approaching Tunisian Success in North Africa
A column analyzes American advances into Tunisia from Mateur, noting the breakthrough of rugged hill defenses and the potential to threaten Bizerte Tebourba and the sea. It warns that substantial German holdings remain and predicts varied timelines for final victory from June to September.
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Tunisia
Mateur
North Africa
Tunisian
Maiteur
Bizerte
Tebourba
Rommel
Teuton
United States
United Nations
Sardinia
Hitler
Germany
Europe
War News Downplays Darwin Losses As Weather Fluke
A MacArthur briefing says heavy Allied losses over the Darwin raid were due to weather not enemy action. It argues Allied air superiority will persist, discouraging Japanese attempts to overrun Australia and warning of possible future offensives in Australia, Burma, and China.
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MacArthur
Darwin
Southwest
Pacific
Australia
United Nations
Oro Bay
Milne Bay
Kenney
Burma
China
Najtions
Habaul
India
Kawabe
Chiang Kai-shek
Japan
Fascist Revolution Deepens in Italy Under Mussolini
The piece reports Mussolini reshaping Italy's Fascist leadership with allies from the early regime, replacing Aldo Vidassoni with Carlo Scorza, signaling a pull toward violence and suppression. It argues such moves alienate Italians and invites Western powers to back a democratic path rather than the regime, while noting broader war theater chatter and odd wartime anecdotes.
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Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Bludgeon
Castorvil
Aldo Vidassoni
Fascist Party
Italy
Vidussoni
Carlo Scorza
United Nations
Victor Emmanuel
Umberto
Lewis Triumphs in Coal War as Labor Boss outmaneuvers Admin
A Washington assessment credits John L. Lewis with outmaneuvering the Roosevelt administration in the coal controversy. It argues his strategy uses strikes as leverage to secure wage gains for miners, while the War Labor Board seeks a revised but retroactive settlement. Lewis’s leadership, salary noted, strengthens his position with the United Mine Workers.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
John Lewis
Lewis
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
Miss Perkins
United States
United Mine Workers of America
War Labor Board
Mr. Lewis
Public Attitudes On Rationing And War Effort
A letter from F. L. Strickland of Troy New York discusses rationing myths and public attitudes. It argues against price controls and praises wartime sacrifice while illustrating consumer behaviors through anecdotes about ham purchases and fur coats. The writer urges shared effort and notes personal contributions to war stamps.
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the Record
Washington
America
Rosie
F. L. Strickland
Troy, N
Road conditions at Watermet Arsenal area prompt action
The Record complains about dangerous road conditions along the north wall of Water met Arsenal and 1st Avenue to 10th Street. It cites excessive wear, frequent tire damage, and calls out officials from Allegheny Ludlum Adirondack Steel D. & H. iF. BR and the U S Government Arsenal for neglect while workers rely on these routes 24 hours daily.
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North Wall of Watermet Arsenal
Also &Th Avenue
Qath Street
10Th Street
Allegheny Ludlum
Adirondack Steel
Waste Fats Call For Public Help In War Time
A housewife quotes government appeals to save kitchen fats to aid ammunition production. She recalls a butcher refusing compensation for a pound of fat, saying it is worth money to him. He admits paying 5 cents a pound, while delivering abuse and sarcasm.
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the Record
U.S. A
Dirty Streets of Troy City Draws Reader Critique
A Bayonne reader laments untidy Troy streets, blaming residents for litter and questioning cooperation with the sanitation department. The letter notes past better city upkeep and asks for improved cleanliness.
Surprise Word of the Week Pronunciation Guide
A guide explaining the word sherbet, noting there is no second r sound and the correct pronunciation is SHER-bet. It traces origins to the Arabic shariba meaning to drink and mentions sherbet began as sweetened diluted fruit juice drinks before frozen desserts.
How influenza got its peculiar name and history
In Dayton the origin of influenza is explained as a Latin Italian term meaning influence from the stars. It notes the disease was called grippe before 1918 19 and that Spanish influenza was the early name. The piece then promotes a 1943 Pronouncing Test by Frank Colby with a free offer.
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Dayton
P. N
Spain
France
Europe
America
Frank Colby
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