Troy Record Company and Leadership Listing
The Troy Record notes its editor Dwight Marvin and corporate officers including David B. Plum Betts Frank L ork and Dwight Marvin as secretary. It lists subscription rates for various regions in New York and Vermont plus a daily circulation figure of 39 350 net paid for April 1943 and identifies as a member of the Associated Press news cooperative.
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Dwight Marvin
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Why Germany First in War Strategy Debate
A wartime column argues against shifting focus to Japan, insisting Europe remains the decisive front. It warns Germany’s strength and potential impact on Britain and Russia, notes U.S. naval losses to date, and pledges to curb Hitler before tackling Japan, with Pearl Harbor and Japanese atrocities to be addressed later.
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Japan
Europe
Pacific
Orient
Hitler
Germany
Britain
Russia
United States
China
Berchtesgaden
Pearl Harbor
We Have to Find the Answers for the Next Generation
A historical editorial discusses debt burden for future generations and teen challenges amid wartime. It notes younger teens facing new pressures, military service for eighteen-year-olds, and shifting recreation priorities as adult programs falter. It calls for expanded youth services and answers to rising teen delinquency.
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J. C. Lewis
Lincoln
Neb
Hold the Line clash with wartime wage policy critique
The piece argues that a 48 hour work week aimed at freeing manpower and boosting war production undermines by lifting wages. It notes the 30 percent income rise for coal miners and the risk of inflation, highlighting conflicts between wage policies and hold the line aims. It calls for unified direction and a war cabinet to resolve governance gaps in war effort control.
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Man Power
McNutt
Manpower Commission
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Jeffers-Patterson
Record
Roosevelt
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OPA
WLB
Nho One
Deadly Nature and the War Within a Quiet Home
A reflective essay describes wartime dread spilling into domestic life with humorous fear about a gray squirrel named Heinrich Himmler raiding 'Golden Rahiam' kernels, a robin called Ghengis Khan, a homicidal cocker spaniel, and a sugar-loving ant army invading a bathroom as the author longs for peace amid nature's depredations.
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Heinrich Himmler
Heinrich
Ghengis Khan
Toby
Jacqueline the Ripper
Jekvil
Mr. Hyde
Restless Nature and an Ants to Mice Tale
The narrator recalls a campaign against deceptive beverages that act as delayed poisons. Victory brings rest briefly before more home woes emerge as flower pots face rodent incursions, likely field mice. A town visit includes a talk praising peace on earth, but thoughts linger on life at home and the odd notion that in nature no one dies a natural death.
Argentina Faces Growing Pressure Over Axis Ties
The article argues Argentina’s pro Axis government isolates it in the New World while pro Ally factions push to unite for future influence. It cites U S policy, tariffs on argent meat, competition with Brazil, and a large German and Italian population swaying politics, warning of possible domestic opposition and a need for change.
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Argentina
New World
United Nations
United States
New York
Europe
Germany
Brazil
North America
Italy
Latin Republic
Cleaning Up The R Street Mansion Scandal Probe
A House committee is urged to quickly clarify the mystery around the big red house on R Street in Washington. The article links hospitality by John P. Monroe to war contract interests and questions whether prominent officials attended for honest social ties or potential graft. It recalls past scandals on K Street and Georgetown and demands a prompt, thorough disclosure of Monroe and his R Street parties.
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Red House
AK Street
Washington
John P. Monroe
Monroe Kaplan
Monroe
Big Red House
R Street
Green House
K Street
Harding
Little Red House
Georgetown
War News Shows China as chief danger spot for UN
Interpreting the war front notes Coina remains the chief danger area for the United Nations. While Hitler may make a desperate last push against the Red Army, the Allies press a vast war production flood to Russia and elsewhere. China remains isolated. Burma loss and Japan’s island fortress line impede aid.
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Coina
United Nations
Hitler
Red Army
Europe
Axis
Tunisia
Russia
Pacific
China
United States
Japan
Chekiang
Kiangsi
Every Day Movies on End of Free China Resistance
Denys Wortman argues that ending Free China resistance could remove American air bases issues. Chungking fears a shift may occur as recent Henan Shansi border actions and near Tungting Lake suggest precursors to a major offensive. Japanese forces, estimates of half a million in China plus similar in Manchuria, hold initiative and outmatch Chiang Kai-shek's best divisions in equipment. The Chinese fight on for 60 weeks more, facing heavy odds with notable courage.
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Free China
Chungking
Henan-Shansi
Tungting Lake
China
Kwantung
Manchuria
Chiang Kai-shek
The Political Stage Today By David Lawrence Washington
President Roosevelt described coal miners as government employees triggering confusion. The piece critiques government roles, wage issues, and operator practices under wartime controls, urging fair mediation, truthful reporting, and prompt dispute resolution to prevent strikes. It discusses Ickes, Lewis, War Labor Board, and the mine contract that expired May 1.
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Roosevelt
America
War Labor Board
Anii
Lewis
Ickes
Mr. Ickes
Record reader asks who is right on Japan ally pact
In 1940 Germany Italy and Japan signed a mutual assistance pact to aid each other politically economically and militarily if attacked by a noninvolved power. It took effect Dec 13 1941 after Germany and Italy declared war on the United States following Pearl Harbor.
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Germany
Italy
Japan
Berlin
United States
Pearl Harbor
Three Actions For 27000 Under Way
Trial of three actions in which as many Cropseyville residents seek damages totaling 27100 commenced yesterday in Supreme Court for Rensselaer County before Justice Francis Bergan and a jury. Plaintiffs Norma Jack 15000 Henry Jack 1500 and Robert E. O Neil guardian 10600 sue Jesse Latterell of Smiths Basin. Burke & Burke represent plaintiffs. They were injured Nov 29 1942 in Kingsbury Washington County when their automobile collided with a truck owned by Latterell. Ainsworth & Sullivan of Albany defend for defendant with E Stewart Jones of Schenectady associate counsel.
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Cropseyville
Supreme Court
Rensselaer County
Francis Bergan
Norma Jack
Henry Jack
Robert E. O'Neil
Norman Jack
Guardian
Jesse I. Latterell
Smith's Basin
Burke & Burke
Queen Wilhelmina vows Dutch liberty from London
On the third anniversary of the Nazi invasion, Queen Wilhelmina Prince Bernard and Premier Gerbrandy broadcast hopeful messages from London. The queen urged unity and liberty, promising the Netherlands shall rise again while noting repression under the invader and honoring those who sacrificed for freedom.
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London
Wilhelmina
Prince Bernard
Pieter S. Gerbrandy
Netherlands
Radio Orange
Government postures on coal dispute cited in debate
The article notes that if mine operators had not levied fines at a critical moment, the government might have made more progress toward resolving the coal controversy. It comments on the broader domestic policy stance and its impact on the ongoing dispute.
Blames the People Editor Letter to the Record
A Lansing Burgh letter defends city alleys and garbage crews while urging voters to blame residents, not officials, for dirty conditions. The writer claims photo evidence misrepresents reality and argues fines on offenders would curb dumping before Election Day.
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Troy
Pronunciation of Los Angeles Named by Spanish Founders
A 1769 Portola expedition renamed Yangna to El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Angeles. The article debates LA pronunciation with multiple candidate forms and cites Webster and Britannica variants, ending with a plug for a vocabulary pamphlet.
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Yangna
San Diego
Gaspar de Portola
Juan Crespi
el Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles
Town of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels
Lon Angeles
Encyclopedia Britannica
Los Angeles Times
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