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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1945
Page
5
The War Department expands discharge groups to include those aged forty and forty one, plus 19 WACs, with others meeting points for retirement. Younger men are praised as better suited for combat, while aging veterans returning home deserve gratitude and a prosperous welcome to Troy and surrounding areas.
The piece argues Soviet leaders pursue a lone hand through three readings: oriental mindset with different morals, a hidden ultimate goal of safety, and a commitment to ideology. It claims Moscow uses frontiers to install pro communist regimes next door, citing Poland Austria Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and plans in Romania Hungary and Eastern Germany.
The analysis argues Russia seeks to use crises to expand Sovietism across Europe and potentially Asia by leveraging a tripartite peace guarantee. It suggests Moscow will act even if Western powers resist, testing limits and forcing concessions under its own rules.
A editorial admonishes Washington to clean house in the GPA and OPA, arguing mismanagement and poor enforcement fuel shortages, black market activity, and public discontent. It urges price ceilings, strict food controls, and better leadership as President Truman faces a pivotal challenge and chance for reform.
The piece argues that Nazi and Japanese regimes seek to revert to medieval tyranny and slavery, contrasting this with Allied resolve to preserve civilization. It asserts that education under the Axis would be suppressed, minorities oppressed, and all life controlled, while the Allies defend modern progress and liberty.
The piece argues for a cautious, time‑delayed approach to Roosevelt memorials, noting the danger of lavish or biased commissions. It cites Hyde Park actions as already acting memorials and urges a national standard only after a quarter century to reflect true historical contribution, beyond current politics.
Detroit Free Press recounts the USS Franklin attack near Japan in March. Nearly 900 officers and men were killed with over 200 wounded. Captain Gehres and crew displayed remarkable courage as the ship evacuated and later returned to Brooklyn Navy Yard with the band playing.
Frances Perkins steps down as secretary of labor and Judge Lexis B. Schwellenbach former Washington senator is named to replace her. The article notes Perkins’s strong New York labor record but argues she was out of depth in Washington and that labor problems were shuffled to other agencies. Schwellenbach may unify the department’s diverse interests.
Letters to The Record discuss Troy city employees pay disparities with street sweepers lagging behind other crews. Readers cite aldermen backing the mayor’s budget, Dewey anti discrimination law, and call for transparency about funds and tools.
The article argues Americans misunderstand wartime purpose and objectives. It asserts the main goal was keeping war and battle zones far from U S shores, with Allied support enabling continental safety. It notes frontiers near the Rhine and praise for Allied aid, stressing the security of the American people as paramount.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports Congressman Muley Bob Doughton of North Carolina opposes tax cuts until the war ends. Senator George, chairman of the Finance Committee, favors delaying reductions, while President Truman also rejects tax cuts now. The item notes White House and State Department debates, plus commentary on the broader U N labor and peace policy discussions.
A discussion of proposed large pay raises for lawmakers, union patronage, and the legalities of gifts to members. The piece critiques the idea of unions funding lawmakers as a political favor and analyzes potential tax and legal implications under the Corrupt Practices Act and existing statutes.
In a humorous exchange a teacher and student explore the verb cleave in both senses to cling and to split. The dialogue touches on double meanings and similar pairs like loosen and unloosen, and extends to pronunciation notes for valet. The piece playfully charts language quirks and etymology with literary references.
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