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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1950
Page
8
A fragmented passage reflects caution toward public assurances and urges voters to scrutinize the promisers. It cites names and roles in a local publication context, encouraging judgment based on the record and end results rather than optimism. The text mentions subscription details and circulation figures for the Troy Record.
The piece analyzes a major split within Pennsylvania Republicans led by the Grundy faction against Governor Duff. It argues Grundy control corruptly uses votes for personal gain, forecasts a pivotal November vote, and frames the contest as a test whether the party remains principled or becomes self serving.
Chiang Kai-shek appears to be narrowing Nationalist control to Formosa after the Chushan retreat. The move may boost bargaining power, while building defiance with a large defense force. Analysts note risks and costs of a broad withholding tax plan discussed in the piece.
The Nationalist commander overestimates morale while Jiang and his mainland armies are beaten. Hainan’s fall weakens revival, Chushan retreat sours defenders, and Formosa clings to hope only if relief of arms and funds arrives soon. Island natives resent influx of mainlanders amid the bleak odds.
Republican Senator Taft questions Truman’s fitness and honesty during a national political tour. He cites scripture to challenge the Democratic champion, contrasts past and present campaigns, and argues Truman frames prosperity to keep voters content while criticizing New Deal policies.
Reorganization of the federal government faces Senate resistance as Hoover Commission reforms, already partly implemented, risk being halted. President Truman proposed 21 additional plans. Senate rejected key measures including abolition of the National Labor Relations Board general counsel and Treasury Department restructuring.
The Ways and Means Committee backed by a large majority a plan to tax dividends. The issue has been contentious for years and now faces floor action in Congress. Supporters cite fairness and revenue, while critics note tax avoidance and reporting gaps among shareholders.
Washington Evening Star reports President Truman fills the CEA with Dr. Noy Blough joining to replace Edwin Nourse, elevating Leon Keyserling to chair and John Cark to second in command. Blough’s tax expertise complements Keyserling and Clark, while the trio balances housing, taxation, banking, antitrust policy, and public works, signaling a pro free enterprise yet pragmatic council.
Dr Gerald Ehrlich of City College New York named most popular instructor by evening students Known for dramatic classroom stunts including live mice demonstrations that rouse and inspire students, transforming dull facts into vivid learning experiences The method elevates engagement and motivates inquiry despite imperfect reproduction of texts
Letters to The Record discuss anonymity for contributors and editorial policy. A reader questions Menands’ plan to build a new school, noting a $50,606 yearly tax plan and the impractical timeline to reach a $500,000 objective, questioning benefits to current pupils.
Washington debates rising price and credit inflation tied to deficit financing and wartime spending. Federal Reserve views money supply as the driver of price hikes while Treasury needs bank borrowing to cover a growing deficit. Inflation charts warn that unchecked borrowing, spending and lending fuel higher costs across food and essentials.
Washington column reports Japan launched incendiary balloons across the Pacific to Oregon Washington and even Texas while censors hid news of the debris and fires. After the war, 60 000 balloons were said to have crossed from Kurile Islands and Formosa at high altitude and fast speeds. The piece also notes Soviet plans to build airfields near Okinawa and discusses diplomacy and political maneuvering in Washington including remarks about Louie Johnson and Baruch.
A compilation of readers questions on pronunciation across places like Sodus Seaford and Los Angeles. It covers machete Massachus sets hewsin how to say clinch and den tetae with guidance on syllable stress and common mispronunciations.
Washington reports the NLRB studies whether a Fifth Circuit ruling casts doubt on hundreds of NLRB decisions won by CSO and AFL CIO unions from 1947 to 1949. The court found the non Communist oath requirement may apply to federation officers, not just local unions, pending Supreme Court guidance.
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