Medals Of Honor Presented In Troy For Local Heroes
The first national Medal of Honor ceremony in this area will honor Lt. Col. William J. O'Brien and Sd. Thomas A. Baker of the 103rd Infantry. Undersecretary Patterson will pin the awards, with many veterans and residents expected to attend from across New York and beyond.
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Ourreut
Trey
Robert P. Patterson
William J. O'Brien
Thomas A. Baker
103Rh Infantry
Troy
Brita
Washington
Institute
Jupiter Plagius
Armory
Wila
Social Security Bill Risks and Promises Debate
In Congress the Wagner Murray Dingell measure is praised for aims like better hospitals medical care for all and greater aid to the aged blind and dependent children but critics warn of higher taxes burdens on employers and employees and increased federal control likely delaying postwar recovery and risking economic depression. The proposal promises widely shared benefits yet its cost and reach raise serious concerns among lawmakers.
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Congress
Wagner
United States
Shims
W Sll
New York Opposes Federal Action on State Financial Aid
The text argues that Washington involvement risks intruding into state matters. New York would accept only a small portion of benefits and bear a large share of costs. The bill is labeled a political maneuver rather than revenue law, expected to pass through House committees without full debate.
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Washington
New York State
Alabama
Trey
House
Sanzte
Stauld
Saratoga Springs Bid For World Peace Congress Reviewed
Saratoga Springs vies to host a world peace congress with strong backing from its Chamber of Commerce. The piece weighs Saratoga’s claims against Vienna Prague Geneva and The Hague, praising local spirit and urging unity while noting rival cities’ advantages.
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Cky
Strategs Springs
Comemerce
San Francisco
Conace
Wiliam E. Bex
Coma Ion
World Pesce
Evercining
Sarzto
Philadelphia
Airhplace
Vienna
Prague
Geneva
Hague
Saratogs
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Saratoge Springs
Meire
Saratoga Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Troi
Wallace cites harmony with Russia to avert renewed world danger
Secretary of Commerce Wallace argues that the five great powers including the United States and Russia must cooperate for lasting peace. He notes historic rivalries and fears, but insists Russia could move toward liberty and stable democracy, given time, while warning against antagonism and a renewed German threat.
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United States
Russia
Germany
Wallace
Ull
Becaus
France
Russia United States in Tension and Hope for Reform
A reflection on Soviet policy and U S interests highlights Russian security fears, the need for strong democracies, and the potential benefit of a higher living standard in Russia to foster democratic reform. The piece argues that signed commitments could leverage goodwill and curb Bolshevik influence, while praising American democracy and seeking mutual understanding.
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Germany
United States
Reich
Russia
America
Sugar Shortage Critique of Washington Mismanagement
The piece argues sugar shortages stem from mismanagement in Washington under Roosevelt and Truman. It cites Rex Tugwell and Cuban and Puerto Rican sugar politics, warns of waste, and urges intelligent action to avert future shortages in meat butter eggs and other commodities. It also mocks wartime policy and notes cigarette smoke and Nazi mustache banter as aside reflections.
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Senor Murray
Representaive Anderson
Secretary of Agriculture
Roosevelt
Truman
Puerto Rico
Rex’ Tugwell
America
Cuba
United States
Washington
Utah
Murray
Tere
Oice
Medal of Honor Tribute by Truman Highlights Lindsey
President Truman awarded Sergeant Jake W. Lindsey the Medal of Honor in a joint session of Congress. Truman invoked Henry Clay’s line to praise those who risk their lives for a new birth of freedom, underscoring the Nation’s high regard for the honored infantryman.
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Detroit Free Press
Truman
Henry Clay
Jake W. Lindsey
Congress
United States
Food Czar proposal urged by letter writers in The Record
Readers urge appointing Herbert Hoover as Food Czar to organize U S food distribution amid meat and dairy limits and hunger abroad. They advocate returning experienced farm workers, warn against party politics, and stress home and international food security with editors editing letters for publication.
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Ofte Dé Writers of Communications
Record
United States
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Bernmik
New York
Englang
Australia
Tyre
L. A. Rose
Pacfic Fighters Home Wish From A RECORD Reader
A RECORD READER from Troy voices the ire of mothers and citizens over Pacific service members remaining overseas. The letter argues soldiers sailors and marines who have fought for three or more years deserve relief and return home while others have not shared the burden. It urges arranging homecoming for all who have earned a rest.
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Pacific
Europe
United States
Russia and Japan War Entry Sparks Tokyo Debate
Washington observers ask if Russia will enter World War II against Japan. Officials refuse forecasts, while analysts weigh Russia advantages and Japan’s possible reactions. The piece notes Cairo Declaration ties, Manchuria, Port Arthur, Korea, and Japan’s potential surrender timing under pressure from business and military factions.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
San Francisco
Ofd
Fokyo
Farast
Siberia
Toyko
Moscow
Far East
Ferring
Manchuria
Dalren
Port Arthurs
Rusela
Rasale
Korea
Cairo
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Roosevelt
Churchill
Teheran
Hing
Japaneise
Tokyo
Tere
Ite
Trieste Controversy Highlights Postwar Peace Machinery
Washington Merry-Go-Round traces the Trieste dispute to postwar power politics and stalled peace machinery. It notes past Balkans bargaining among Churchill Stalin Roosevelt, the shift of Lend-Lease to Tito, Tito’s distrust of the British, and a Milan to Bari flight saga before ending with the Split conference plan.
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Drew Pearson
Trieste
Washington
Sumner Welles
Welles
Hull
Roosevelt
Hult Gnalty
San Francisco
Veheran
Stalin
Churchill
Balkans
Tha Balan
Berlin
English Channel
France
Balhans
Russia
Romania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
England
Greece
Albania
Qermatian
Teheran
U. S
Mihailovitch
Tito
U.S
Westbrook Pegler on Tobin racketeers and labor politics
A column recounts Fair Enough Westbrook Pegler's examining old Dan Tobin racketeers and a New York Journal American report showing Leon Racht disguised as a truckman confronting a union agent Abe Spitzhberg. The piece notes bribes, truck unloading in New York, and Supreme Court approval of certain labor practices, with references to Byrnes and Roosevelt and Japan-Russia war context.
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New York
Leon Racht
New York Journal- American
Dan Tobin
Mr. Recht
Abe Spitzhberg
Racht
Virginix
Jersey
Hudson
Washington Street
Spitzhere
Teamsters' Union
Hacht
Chins
Zoon
Leon
Jack Harris
Lasley
Mr. Racht
United States Supreme Court
Arong
Jimmy Byrnes
Byrnes
Frank Roosevelt Ture
Life
Heepf
Sidney Hillman
the & EO
Chicago
Roosevelt
Frank
Old Stimson
Mr. Big
Pronunciation Q A on War Time Words and Errors
In Deshler and Roswell letters readers debate English usage and pronunciation. Critics defend DRAM-uh for general sense while DRAH-muh suits theatrical meaning. comments touch hearty, corpsman usage, and correcting syntax in wartime prose.
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Deshler
D. W
Pacific
Roswell
WL K
Brookion
New York
2Ndavits
Bevérly Hillis
Wilshire
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Minswer
Frank Colby
Pope
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