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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1945
Page
5
Memorial Day remembrance honors Union veterans and all who served in the Civil War, Spanish and World Wars. Citizens deck graves with flowers, reflect on patriotism, and vow to carry the torch, building for descendants and memorializing those who shaped the nation.
The piece notes Civil War veterans aged near 96 or more in the mid-20th century, with estimates of alive veterans ranging from 240 to about eleven in New York, amid pension roll figures and mortality rates. It contrasts earlier wars’ longer survivor spans with the dwindling Civil War remnant.
A reflection on Civil War memory and the enduring desire for a new political setup that could end warfare. The author imagines time extending into the distant future and hopes those who recall past battles witness a lasting peace.
The article argues wartime cutbacks at the Watervitet Arsenal do not signal unemployment or weaker effort. Colonel Partridge notes alternative production or jobs for workers displaced by reduced fighter plane output. It cautions against misreading reductions as defeatism and urges continued full home front devotion across war industries.
The Levant conflict over a new treaty to replace the League mandate risks widening into regional warfare. Officials say it would give France basing rights and cultural dominance while the Levant states insist bases are needed en route to Far East possessions. The dispute draws in Britain Russia and the United States as mediation hopes rise.
A WW II communique discusses the Kamikaze corps, noting how lone pilots crash to damage ships, the defense limits of naval firepower, and the persistence of such attacks. It contrasts Japan’s need to stop production with the likely continuation of death by own action missions until the aircraft industry collapses. It also touches on war crime trials and a quip about Germany.
Providence Bulletin argues President Truman’s stance on no tax cuts during the Japanese war reflects prudence. It notes the federal deficit in tens of billions and suggests reflecting excess profits taxes sooner could aid reconversion. Congress should act promptly to shape a new revenue act after the war ends without delay.
In a 1920s to 1940s spirit, Pearson recalls US Latin America interventions and compares them to Soviet actions in Poland. The essay traces Monroe Doctrine precedents, British meddling in Nicaragua, and Russian aims on Poland, arguing both powers bent to influence and warning against foreign interference near the Americas.
Pulse of the People column notes writers may sign or request anonymity in The Record. It discusses a reader seeking redress for rancid butter bought with ration points, asking if legal action is viable. A lawyer suggests possible relief but questions proof and practicality, advising future shopping caution.
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues President Truman shows bipartisan spirit by inviting former Republican leaders Hoover Dewey and Landon to consult on public policies. He compares coalition cabinet concepts, notes wartime politics, and forecasts a possible 1938 renomination while stressing need to reflect 22 million opposing votes.
President Truman invites Former President Hoover to White House to discuss the world food crisis. Hoover argues prompt, army assisted relief with commandeered mills, ships, and transport is needed as Europe faces severe hunger and requires rapid restoration of order. He notes military control could act faster than UNRRA or new relief bodies.
The text explains ostracism in ancient Athens where citizens wrote names on ostraka to banish individuals for ten years. It contrasts ostracism with exile, noting the return of rights after banishment and that it originated from broken pottery shells. It also includes a note from a post office clerk about the term nixie for undeliverable mail and its suspected origin from German nicht, with a humorous aside about nixie collectors.
Ray Moley notes President Truman’s push to reorganize the executive end of government appears sound and likely to pass. He contrasts with FDR’s earlier attempts, cites congressional guardrails, and argues streamlined agencies within departments will raise efficiency and reduce overall spending while offering modest taxpayer relief.
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