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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
10
The Troy Record Company lists owners David and Plum Presidect FE and Betts as Vice President Frank N York and Treasurer Dwight Marvin with a secretary. Phone Troy 6100 connects all departments via a private branch exchange.
A defender argues that Germany remains the greater immediate threat and that focusing on Europe is wiser. The piece notes American industrial and military advantages, Japan’s distant battlefield, and cautions against surrendering Europe to Nazi power while hoping to curb Japan later. It asserts Germany’s superior resources and warns against Berchtesgaden prompted shifts in strategy. Pearl Harbor and Japanese atrocities are to be addressed after Germany is restrained.
The piece discusses concerns about the coming generation facing debt and wartime choices. It notes teen age problems, military service implications for eighteen year olds, and the impact on girls and younger siblings. J C Lewis cites reduced youth recreation funding as a factor. A girl scout leader warns of rising teen delinquency and calls for more youth programs. The article frames the next generation as the country’s hope and urges seeking solutions.
Agitation for a 48 hour work week to relieve manpower shortages risks fueling inflation as the Manpower Commission and wages policy clash with the hold the line stance. Miners six day orders raise earnings 30 percent, widening the inflation gap and prompting calls for unified direction or a war cabinet to coordinate agencies like WPB OPA and WLB under a single lead.
A humorous, ironical column on domestic life disrupted by pests and pets. The author compares a gray squirrel named Himmler and a robin named Gnengis Khan raiding garden crops, while their cocker spaniel turns violent with other dogs. The piece weaves reflections on war like disruption and a quest for peace, ending with a sugar-loving ants invasion.
Deceptive beverage, a delayed-action poison, proves lethal after retreat to the nest. After victory, rest beckons but venture persists. Rodents target Sower pots. we head to town. A peace-on-earth speaker captivates, yet home life lingers. In nature, natural death seems absent.
The piece argues Argentina’s pro Axis government isolates the nation from the New World, amid rising domestic opposition and a looming shift after the next election. It cites US jealousy, meat tariffs, Latin ties to Europe, a large German and Italian population, and potential domestic opposition that could avert assassination as a path to change. It notes Europe’s markets may come later and warns of Argentina’s isolationist stance.
The House Military Affairs Committee should hasten to clear up the mystery surrounding John P. Monroe alias Monroe Kaplan who claims to represent manufacturers seeking war contracts. The piece questions implied corruption tied to government officials hosting him and calls for a prompt thorough exposure of Monroe and his parties on FR Street.
War analysis argues China remains the main risk to Allied victory as Hitler may strike again in Europe while the flood of Allied war production powers the war in Europe and North Africa. Despite growing aid to Russia and Pacific forces, China’s isolation and Burma's loss keep Beijing vulnerable unless new routes or reconquest open, with little near-term relief likely.
Denys Wortman discusses the aim of ending Free China resistance, noting Chungking fears a switch. He cites Henan Shansi and Tungting Lake fronts as possible prelude to a major offensive. Japanese forces, about half a million in China plus Kwantung in Manchuria, hold initiative and outmatch Chiang Kai-shek's troops in equipment, yet Chinese soldiers sustain the fight nearly six years.
Washington commentary on President Roosevelt’s remark that coal miners are government employees sparks confusion and anger. It reviews government roles, contract issues, price controls, and potential arbitration needs as wildcat strikes surface and blame shifts between operators and officials.
The reader notes that Germany Italy and Japan formed a mutual aid pact in Berlin on September 27 1940 and states it remained in effect ten years. It became active on December 11 1941 when Germany and Italy declared war on the United States after Japan’s Pearl Harbor attack. The letter argues blame for dirty Troy alleys lies with residents not city officials and commends garbage workers. Lansing Burgh signs off.
Three separate lawsuits involve Cropseyville residents seeking damages totaling 27100 for injuries from a collision on November 29, 1942 in Kingsbury Town, Washington County. Plaintiffs Norma Jack, Henry Jack, and Robert B. O'Neil by Norman Jack as guardian sue Jesse J. Latterell of Smith's Basin. Burke & Burke represent the plaintiffs. Ainsworth & Sullivan of Albany with E Stewart Jones of Troy defend.
From London on the third anniversary of the Nazi invasion Queen Wilhelmina and Premier Gerbrandy broadcast to the Netherlands urging liberation. Wilhelmina spoke of victory for liberty and justice over barbarism and said the kingdom will emerge stronger united. The message recalled resistance and sacrifices as the regime hunted public tribute.
An August 1769 Spanish expedition renamed Yangna to El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles. The piece discusses pronunciation options for Los Angeles and cites dictionaries, Britannica, and local guidance. It ends by promoting Frank Colby's Vocabulary Building pamphlet with a request for a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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