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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
5
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A critical analysis of the President’s non political tour deeming it built on promises rather than deeds. The piece cites ties to Pendergast and Vaughan, defense of Hiss and McCarthy positions, and questions his willingness to act on misconduct while urging readers to view his promises with skepticism.
A Senate committee investigates organized crime and political influence, noting widespread bookmaking prostitution and narcotics networks. It highlights corruption through campaign contributions, police complicity, and the aura of respectability around gangsters, while stressing the need to expose operations and reform.
Reports from Paris indicate the Big Three focus on Germany and the postwar order. Burpe as concerns and Western spokesmen emphasize shaping future policy while evaluating East West tensions and Europe’s recovery.
A column argues that Western Germany must join the democratic bloc to counter Soviet influence. It warns a Russia Germany alliance would threaten world peace, endorses Western Europe’s economic and military unity, and stresses U S participation as crucial for strength.
The State Street Council of Chicago surveyed thousands of women and found that most housewives work six hours daily, with 15.5 percent at four hours and 9.4 percent eight hours. Some hold part time jobs, while 63 percent value companionship with husbands above other roles. The study suggests housework is extensive yet manageable, and husbands may gain ego by recognizing wives’ days.
New Yorkers seek excitement in daily routine as subway delays, strikes, and power issues disrupt commutes. The East River tunnel tieup, Holland Tunnel outage, and water shortages reveal how a dense city relies on machines and others. Life in New York stays dynamic despite monotony.
Writers may preserve anonymity by signing their letters with Please do not publish my name while proving good faith. Unsigned names and addresses will not be published. The Record Newspapers reserve the right to edit and shorten letters where needed.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round column accuses Oklahoma Congressman Victor Wickersham of payroll abuses and hidden raises for staff and relatives. It cites $7,720 yearly salaries, a watchman position for his father, and a rent free parking lot, suggesting misuse of public funds.
A Missouri primary fight sees President Truman backing Allison while Donnell confronts the White House effort. Democratic factions split as Pendergast influence and local machine tactics clash with national leadership, threatening Senate control and highlighting loyalty pressures within state party ranks.
A collection of Q and A items on etymology and usage. Terms include Gauleiter hack writer pomp and circumstance clinic putois and plural forms of bills of lading. Explanations trace origins from German leadership terms to Latin and Greek roots and describe shifts in English usage.
Seventy delegates from Australia Britain Canada New Zealand India Pakistan and Devionsi discuss a long term economic development program for Southeast Asia and immediate measures with aims to involve the United States France and the Netherlands. New Zealand Foreign Minister Frederick Dodge notes US and French interests tied to Philippines and Indo China. Some observers doubt readiness to fund a substantial aid effort.
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