The Troy Record Publisher Attacks Truman Era Policy
A 1930s-era dispatch criticizes President Truman and Keyserling, accusing them of shifting from the Brannan Plan to popular policies. It notes concerns about the administration’s direction, congressional opposition, and calls for electoral change to end perceived national policy chaos. The piece lists publication details, pricing, and circulation data.
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Kim
Troy Record Company
Dwight Marvin
Niner Pietereit
Hope
Men of Ser
E. Valk
Brannan
Truman
Congress
Young Keyserling
White House
No Strike At General Motors
General Motors officials and United Auto Workers leaders celebrate a contract that promises five years of uninterrupted production and includes a living-cost escalator and guaranteed annual wage increases. The agreement aligns incentives with efficiency while offering pensions and long term security, contrasting with past strikes and Ford and Chrysler disputes. The piece also notes political commentary about Congress and the President amid stalled legislation.
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General Motors Corporation
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Chrysler
Ate
Ford
Arrest of Harry Gold Highlights Gaps in Security
A Philadelphia chemist, Harry Gold, was arrested and reportedly confessed as a go-between for Russian agents seeking atomic secrets from Dr. Klaus Fuchs. The piece laments that his capture comes too late, notes the likely replacement of spies, and questions whether U.S. security safeguards have truly improved after disclosures of Soviet penetration and the British scientist's leaks.
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Klaus Fuchs
Philadelphia
Harry Gold
Gold
White House
Canada
Britain
Dr. Fuchs
Wavering Standard Of The Administration
The piece argues the administration shifts with political winds, pursuing popular spending. It criticizes Edwin G. Nourse for resignation and notes Leon Keyserling as underqualified, advocating massive deficits and inflation on a socialist-leaning program. It condemns the broad shift toward government control and new economic doctrines guiding policy.
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Council of Economic Advisers
Edwin G. Nourse
Europe
Nourse
Leon
Keyserling
Aaiven
Regserling
Federal Housing Authority
Reyserling Os
Truman
United States
Do Nothing Congress Faces Adjourment Pressure
The Troy Record notes Congress aims to adjourn by August 1 while the White House frowns on inaction. It argues partisan gridlock harms governance as President and Republicans clash over control. The piece questions whether current stalemate justifies the President’s praise or demands policy action.
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Congress
Troy Record
The
Jefferson Papers Heralded as Nation’s Publishing Triumph
An editorial lauds The Papers of Thomas Jefferson as a monumental publishing project likely to occupy decades. It notes Jefferson’s vast correspondence, 18 000 writings by him and 25 000 collected by him, funded by the Library of Congress and backed by The New York Times and Princeton University Press. The piece praises Jefferson’s global influence and urges independent universities to lead public thought by revealing truth rather than propaganda.
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Thomas Jefferson
Library of Congress
Jeffeson
Truman
Jefferson
Julian P. Boyd
Princeton
New York Times
Adolph 5. Ochs
Princeton University Press
Pittsfield’s Senator Mel Carthy and a Communist label
The Berkshire Eagle remarks with sadness on Pittsfield politics naming Senator Mel Carthy and alleging Gerard Steinberg’s Communist ties. It cautions against mob judgment, condemns unsigned accusations, and warns of laws changing under pressure from public accusation.
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Pittsfield
Rankin
Mel Carthy
Gerard Steinberg
Steinberg
Wnien
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington reports show Democrats and Republicans equally eager to drain the taxpaying public for political gain in the $29 billion 1952 appropriation fight. Republicans and GOP-led Democrats failed to block wasteful admin costs, while Taber Jensen amendments offered only a small saving. The piece notes low House turnout on spending votes, unrepresented states, and prompts a cynical view of politicians claiming both economy and taxpayer protection.
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Washington
House-Senate
Sabe Tanaeia
Republiix
Truman
Truman-Cannon
G.O.P
Taber-Jensen
Congress
Senate
House
G.o.pers
Sanataremu
Taber-Fensen
Appropriations Committee
Maine
Zales Ecton
Montana
Robert Hendrickson
New Jersey
Brewster
Atlantic Seaboard
Funde
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Tost
State Department
Senate Committee
House Senate
Rough political fund drive taints Truman Chicago visit
Washington column notes Democratic fund appeal in Chicago with IRS ruling marking donations as tax deductible. It cites Kilison Boyle and Barkley at a Jefferson tribute as the scene for sharp political play. Absent congressmen and a Reynolds official's wife incur headlines as stories of party clashes and personal missteps emerge.
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Washington
Chicago
Truman
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue
George Kilison
Democratic National Committee
Bill Boyle
Nate Lightblau
Killion
Boyle
Chicago Daily News
Everett Dirksen
G.O.P
Senate
Alben Barkley
Barkley
Thomas Jefferson
Donaldson
Matthews
Jack Arvey
Chez Paris
Macy Norton
New Jersey
British Stand On China Ties In With Lie Move
An AP analysis notes Britain’s stance linked to proposed changes on China policy, amid UN seatings and East‑West diplomacy. It discusses United States acceptance, Soviet actions, and potential shifts toward appeasement as Red China’s status influences Western diplomatic exchanges and representation at the UN.
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China
Lie
Bevin
Washington
Potey
Poppings
Seeie
Ritalin
Enel
Europe
Dave
Shere
Rusele
Peiping
Peng
Fassia
Ethece
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
PET SPEECH PELVE Helen Galanoplos of Newark New Jersey argues for correct pronunciation of chaise longue in verse. She will receive an autographed copy of my Practical Handbook of Better Enotion. The poem notes common mispronunciation and explains longue is French for long and chaise is chair. Also discusses acoustics vs acoustica in Arthur Godfrey's remark and standard pronunciation ub-COO-stiks.
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Helen Galanoplos
Newark
N. J
F.B.M. A
Godfrey
Medical Society Called Fraidy-Cats
Federal Security Administrator Oscar Ewing branded the American Medical Association as a "fraidy cats" chapter of a League of Freigtened Men. He accused AMA leaders of betraying their duty while urging national health insurance to curb communism. The AFL group discussed unity with APL and CIO unions, inviting independent unions to join.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Oscar Ewing
American Medical Association
Ewing
AMA
League of Freigtened Men
United States
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
AFL
UMA
AMAL
Washington
Refre ‘Dary
Tobin
Unifocee Jon
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