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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1949
Page
6
The piece argues Moscow softens on Germany while probing possible Eastern bloc alignments, noting a Kremlin propaganda push and a future of German Russia ties. It contrasts British wartime coalitions, labor nationalization moves, and political traps as Britain eyes steel nationalization and a broader reform agenda.
The British Labour Government strains to extend national action amid waning popularity and mixed results from nationalized industries. The party remains committed to socialist aims, yet efficiency and public support lag as Conservative gains appear in recent elections.
Earnest Blanche chief statistician for the Army General Staff argues most gambling games are crooked and odds ensure the better cannot win over time. He notes many Americans gamble despite grim figures, driven by buoyant optimism and seeks why bettors persist.
Senator Watkins and Senator Connally clash over the handling of North Atlantic Treaty hearings. Watkins accuses the committee chair of temper, while Connally criticizes the process and witnesses called. The delay in hearings fuels conjecture of efforts to stall the treaty vote.
President Truman presses Congress to act within 65 days on reorganization measures based on Hoover Commission findings. He notes the House approved a version while the Senate stalls, urging prompt action to avoid letting the reform die for this session and to gain efficiency and savings in government.
The piece questions the impact of VOA and British broadcasts inside the Soviet Union. It notes Russians with shortwave sets may not trust or be able to receive these signals, and ponders how many actually believe or act on Anglo American news. It warns against overestimating the Western propaganda win and suggests uncertainty about Soviet reception.
A reader requests anonymity in letters to The Record while another asks for the birthplace of Sinclair Lewis. The paper notes it will not publish unsigned letters and may edit letters. An inquiry confirms Sinclair Lewis was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota on February 7, 1885.
Ray Tucker discusses civil service exams including comptometer operator inquiry and cites Albany and federal channels. The piece moves to wartime international analysis by Dean Acheson, addressing China, Indonesia, Greece, Palestine, Kashmir, and UN efforts, framing postwar adjustments and peace prospects.
The Berlin airlift winds down amid reports from Moscow that the huge operation boosted American prestige in Europe more than any other factor. The feat, kept alive by pilots and ground crews, is praised as a dramatic human story that even the Soviet regime could not suppress.
A reader laments a Sunday morning scene near Fulton Street, describing a man in a drunken condition in a doorway visible to tourists. The letter questions police presence and requests actions to curb such sights in the city heart, urging cleaner streets and safer, more present public spaces.
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