Puerto Rican Home Rule Gains Ground Under Marin Governance
The text credits General Luis Muñoz Marin as the first elected governor of the inland territories and notes Puerto Rico increasingly exercises home rule. It calls Marin a symbol against Yankee influence and references the Muñoz Doctrine as a known stance, while acknowledging past shortcomings but asserting tangible progress in self-government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Manon Marin
Puerto Rico
Munoz
Marin
Inlands
Budget Madness: Truman Seeks Four Billion Tax Increase
The Troy Record denounces budget madness as President Truman calls for four billion more dollars. It argues economy and deficit financing threaten public service, warns Congress to cut appropriations substantially, and urges voters to pressure lawmakers to reduce totals and reject added taxes if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington
Congress
Troy
Puerto Rican Home Rule Bears Fruit
A critical editorial on Puerto Rico facing over population and a mono crop economy. It discusses a Bogota conference resolution on a broader American commission for European colonial possessions and U S opposition, citing mixed reactions in the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Muerto
Bogota
Americas
Great Botan
Fiaice
Netherlands
United Sistes
Upider
Deleg Fey
Cmain
Pueptn
United States
Pavan
Poscin
Adi Grant
Texas
Beng
Vaughan Medal Controversy Sparks White House Clash
The Vaughan medal dispute widens as Representative Vinson and Truman face criticism over military medals linked to Major General Harry Vaughan. Drew Pearson questions propriety of such gifts and revives debate on congressional restraint and allied honors amid a broader look at the Legion of Merit and reciprocal honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
House
Representative Vinson
Armed Services Committee
Harry Vaughan
Vinson
Argentina
Vaughan
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Whitehouse
Washington
Congress
John Lo
Green
John L
John De.re
Mr. Green
Sam
Hickenlooper Attacks Lilienthal Over U235 and Awards
Senator Hickenlooper urges the resignation of AEC Chairman David Lilienthal amid a dispute over the disappearance of four grams of U235 and criticism of Communist fellowship grants. He questions secrecy surrounding the AEC and warns the inquiry could be mishandled while defending Lilienthal's earlier support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenlooper
David Lilienthal
Atomic Energy Commission
Iowa
Lilienthal
Comparson NA Far
A Martyr to Service James Forrestal Death and Public Strain
The piece frames James V. Forrestal as a martyr to duty and public criticism. It links his death to service inccribed injuries and to the relentless pressures of two wars, rapid military mobilization, and political hostility. It argues that unofficial strains and ingratitude helped shape his end and warns future officials of the cost of public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Forrestal
Navy
Covatry
Defence
Forrestal
James Forrestal
Puble
Correstal
Korine
Picayune
Franco Fires Back at UN Over Regime Legitimacy
The article reports General Franco’s anger at UN rejection of his regime as respectable. It notes his 0-minute speech in a Spanish Parliament attacking Britain and claims about wartime promises, including a contested 1941 London telegram and rumors of 1944 invasion plans via Spain, with Eisenhower and others countering his views.
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Franco
Montreal Star
United Nations
Great Britain
Thei
Britain
France
Ais
London
Foreign Office
Amt
Hich
Spain
Vunbappas
Pranen
Eisenhower
Sherwood
Stimson
Thers
Paris
United States
Potzdam
Lewis Douglas
Mutusi Life Insurance
Lallis Johnson
Truman Finance Committee
John ‘Son
Douglas
Truman
Ambasesdor Douglas
Johnson
Norman Thomas
Tima
Roosevelt's Political Return and Roosevelts Smile in Rooseve
A fragmented account describes Franklin D. Roosevelt’s political comeback after his father’s death, detailing endorsements from parties and shifts in support among Democratic and labor groups. It notes his bid for a seat and the context of New Works Doth district politics, with references to potential future roles and party reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raosevelt
Pam Deajer
Fae
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
Lo Bloom
New Works
Roa Roosevelt
Ennihidats
Four Freedoms
Ovetes
Benjamin W. Shalleck
Tammany Candy
Monterly Toaders
Brea
Peice Ghartier
Nea Roncreastan
Piometana
United States
Pincin Perhaes
Vintra
Eve Roverser
Ores Brat Tomerterim
Peper
Opmya
Letters to The Record Critics Cite Pigeons and Potholes
The correspondence page from The Record features readers complaining about city upkeep and editorials. Topics include stray pigeons damaging property, cracked Eleven Street repairs, and political commentary about Taft and labor. The letter from Doris K. Ellis of Waterford criticizes Plain Mad for endorsing communism while calling for better civic engagement.
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Eleventh Street
Railroad Avenue
Taft
Congress
Washington
Friends of Labor
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington reports a confrontation over Taft-Hartley Act stance as President Truman clashes with labor leaders and Congress. The piece traces Truman’s inconsistent position, a controversial letter to AL Whitney, and the political maneuvering shaping labor policy and potential repeal efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Alf Whitney
Taftway
Sam Ray Sur
Majents
John McCromark
Corasnant
Ray Isaen - McCormark
Jed Ram
Lasik
All Hoyer Labor and Education Comitter
Arerpt
Lyns-Rachyrn- McCarmeck
T-H
United Mine Workers
Howse
Wagner
Lesineki
Whitnes
Truman Meind
Ray Jmin
Sims
Gerpite
Snairman
Vaughan Medal Fight Delayed by House Panel Debate
The Army awaits approval from the House Armed Services Committee to award the Order of San Martin to Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan amid heated debate. Rep. Norblad spots Vaughan’s name and halts the move while Vinson urges delay to review all foreign decorations. The panel votes to defer the decision, keeping Vaughan from wearing the medal for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry Vaughan
House Armed Services Committee
San Martin
Peron
State Department
Vaughan
Argentina
Vaughan Sow
Congress
House
Armed Services Committee
Oregon
Jalert
Walter Norblad
Cal
Philip Hooper
Army
Norblad
Colonel Hooper
Louisiana
Overton Brooks
Vinson
Woorblad
Department of the Army
Douglas
Take My Word For It On Personal Pronouns
A tutorial discusses personal pronouns in English focusing on nominative and objective cases. It explains common errors like you and me versus you and I and illustrates correct usage with examples from dialogue and student questions.
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TE Obor
Ligne Filbert
Syed
Andy
Filbert
Pet
Sera
Cathy
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Denys Wortman
Mr. Fields
Kee U
Pal Otce
Record
Fdr, Jr
Grand Lodge
Pny
Doris K. Ellis
Waterford
Ray Tucker
The
Merry
Dougla
Louis Johnson
Arizona
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Douglan
Democratic Committee
Louis
Nera
Cape Ital
National Committee
Trouglas
Aay
Democratic State Committee
Lew Douglas
Sime
Lewis
Orlenalis
Sohn L
Greenifer
Murray
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