Driver Rates Hit Troy as Auto Insurance Soars
Troy drivers face higher auto liability premiums amid rising accident costs and large jury verdicts. The piece argues rates reflect accident costs and warns drivers that personal responsibility at the wheel and fair juror deliberations are needed to curb prices. It cites opinions from a Quaker-leaning author and notes state insurance oversight.
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President's reorganization plans meet Senate resistance
The President's proposed reorganization of federal agencies faces sharp Senate opposition and little support. After eliminating several major plans, Congress appears wary, with vested interests and political calculations hindering efficiency aims. The Hoover Commission's groundwork may be wasted without swift, decisive action.
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Hoover as Statesman and the Political Game
The article surveys how U S presidents shifted from statesman to politician, noting Washington through Lincoln as foundational, with Hoover seen as a rare statesman whose post defeat freed his best work. It critiques Truman and parallel biographers, highlighting Hoover’s impact as a reformer and public servant amid partisan limits.
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Congress Adjournment Looms Amid Election Pressure
Spokesmen in Congress seek early August adjournment as election concerns overshadow legislative work. Both parties push to return home, while officials emphasize economy and restraint. Appropriations and government reorganization loom as key issues, with little chance of further major bills before recess.
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Congress Adrift as Budget Battles and Politics Dominate
The piece laments a Congress preoccupied with votes and personal gain over policy. It argues executive maneuvers, delayed measures, and political calculations hinder business and reform, urging earlier adjournment as lawmakers focus on reelection and district interests.
Berlin Rally Fear Signals Western Resolve and Risk
Warnings from the Foreign Ministers Conference mark Western Allies prepared to repel any attempted putsch on Berlin. Reports say East German Communist youth show waning enthusiasm for a large rally, while thousands may gather with hard‑line leaders. Moscow aims to deepen East West German estrangement and block reunification by provoking clashes.
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Present Truman foray inspires party rally songs
The piece notes aldermen and district leaders reacting to Truman era politics as they crowed at a rally. One man sits and writes a verse praising the president, describing him as a broad-shouldered, friendly, real American figure.
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Readers seek guidance and Canasta card queries published
The Record Columns invite anonymous letters to prove good faith with signed names and addresses. Readers ask about Good Friday dates in the nineties and Canasta rules. Replies provide historical date examples and clarifications on melding red and black threes.
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Truman meddles in North Carolina senate race
President Truman and Democratic leader William Boyle intervene in the North Carolina May 27 primary to back Senator Frank Graham against Willis Smith. The move aims to bolster liberal candidates while fending off opponents tied to McCarthyism and southern obstructionists. Public tension grows as Truman weighs favors and state needs with national and regional political stakes.
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Bayar Sworn In as Turkey President
Bayar was sworn in as president of the Republic of Turkey, succeeding the People’s Party. Ballots counted by the assembly, with a near full turnout from members elected May 14. Turbulent inauguration amid cheers as supporters hailed the new leader and denounced the old regime.
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Hoover attacks party leaders over four halted Hoover plans
A Washington talk outlines how Republican Senators blocked Herbert Hoover's four reform plans to reorganize government finance. The piece cites key GOP figures like Taft Lodge and Knowland opposing plans to transfer duties to the Treasury and to reorganize regulatory bodies, while liberal Republicans backed Hoover. Also noted are Senate office crowding and a Pennsylvanian primary melee involving Anthony Cavalcante.
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Railway Labor Executives Association
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Take My Word For It By Frank Colby Colloquial Speech and Standard American Usage
A discussion on colloquial language versus formal usage cites Kenyon Knott and Random House. It argues colloquial speech is everyday speech of cultivated people and should be seen as Standard American. Pronunciation guidance is given as kuh LOE Rwee ull.
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Lie's Moscow Visit Reported Profitable by U S Office
A leaked U S Information Office message from Parvin reports Lie's Moscow trip earlier this month as very promising and profitable. The message quotes Schuman and notes an easing of tension, while reflecting cautious optimism about future developments.
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