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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
5
A jumble of names, numbers, and teams from a sports pages section. Mentions The Troy area, college teams, opponents, and subscription prices. reads as an assorted ledger of upcoming events, figures, and ads with little coherent narrative.
The American British and French foreign ministers meet in Paris to map security gains and resist Russian aggression while facing tough Asia issues and diverging China policies. Differences within the trio threaten early breakthroughs and test the path from talks to action.
The article contrasts President Truman’s current Western journey with his 1948 stops, noting two previous non political and electioneering phases. It portrays the present trip as defensive, aimed at mobilizing public support in key Senate battleground states, with Marjorie joining on the train and the familiar whistle stop schedule.
A 1948 column argues President Truman faces a Democratic Congress and must defend his record. It contends he should unite the party, reassure wavering backers, and restore public trust in campaign promises while addressing corporate wealth and taxation as public business.
An editorial argues against weakening the Selective Service Act extension, endorsing a two year extension per General Omar Bradley. It cautions that requiring a concurrent congressional resolution to induct could stall and expose plans, risking delays and harming readiness in a future war.
An essay questions whether big businessmen are truly bright while critiquing how corporate profits are reported. It argues workers feel exploited when shown large profits and surplus, yet the real value lies in plants and equipment. The piece calls for reform in reporting corporate finances to educate the public.
Grand jury findings reveal extensive crime and corruption in Kansas City, Missouri. Governor Forrest Smith moves to overhaul the police board with five new appointees while prosecutions loom for past vote fraud and racketeering. The scope includes dice games, numbers, bookmaking, and assorted betting with millions in illicit profits. A one package service frames a pattern of underworld ties to politicians, highlighted by the Binaggio killing and ballot theft gaps.
The 100 day Chrysler strike ends benefiting 89,000 workers and 59,000 suppliers who faced wage losses. Industry estimates total costs at 1.38 billion dollars including 978 million in lost unit value. The dispute centered on pension funding with a plan for a separate fund and 10 cent per hour company contributions debated against current income payments. Critics warn of inflation eroding future pension value and urge currency stability measures.
Readers discuss civilian defense, fire departments, and a proposed city scale system in response to atomic threats. Veterans describe the limits of existing fire services and the need for coordinated protection across Troy and Schenectady, with commentary on government readiness and refund processes.
Ray Tucker reports on a Naval Intelligence figure tied to Amerasia and the Moscow line debates. The article traces Robert Morris through Albany investigations with Coudert Bros. and role in Tydings Committee inquiries, detailing subversive activities and government links.
British radar witnessed a Baltic coast incident when four Russian fighters intercepted a US Navy Privateer off Latvia, forcing it down after a fuel stop in Morocco. US officials identify the pilots and note Russian public protest as a strategic move while broader Cold War tensions unfold with Amerasia and FEPC politics shaping policy debates.
Frank Colby presents a humorous classroom dialogue on redundancy with Dr. Etacin Shré la defining tautology and periphrasis. The piece mocks verbose phrasing by contrasting examples like autobiography and eyewitnesses with the concise form.
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