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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
5
The article records a historic tie at The Tit’er Hécard event with widespread public attendance. It lists advance payments and monthly circulations, noting figures in dollars for various services and regions including New York and Vermont.
An editorial urges citizens to vote, noting low turnout in past elections and the risk of neglecting amendments and propositions. It argues that voting is a duty and criticizes indifference while warning about compulsory ballots and the ease of casting ballots with modern voting machines.
The analysis notes Malenkov’s address as a tool to shift blame for hardship onto the West, while stoking patriotism to tighten ties with the Politburo. It argues the speech mirrors Lenin and Stalin tactics, portraying the United States as a greedy aggressor and appealing to fear to unify the Soviet people.
New York enthusiasts praised the Madison Square Garden horse show with 10 000 spectators and 500 entries. Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other international units attended the grand entry, though a rider admitted not riding a horse in a year due to modern transports like motorbikes and walkie talkies.
The piece laments absence of real election contests aside from Dulles and praises Mulholland for legal experience. It accuses Lehman of bigotry and criticizes the O'Brien Brennan campaign for mudslinging, urging genuine discussion of candidates and values in democracy.
The piece discusses expanding commerce between India and the United States, prioritizing economic ties. It notes India's need for cheaper grains, U S wheat offers, devaluation effects, and the difficulty of securing strategic raw materials as talks in Washington proceed.
A reader laments the mudslinging in Senate and district attorney races. The piece argues voters deserve truthful records, condemns distortions, and hopes the campaign ends with a return to principled public service.
The article recounts Georgi Malenkov of the Soviet Politburo accusing the United States of seeking world domination. It argues such charges are unfounded and notes America’s postwar territorial stance, citing the Philippines as counterevidence to alleged imperialism.
The Labour government’s bill reduces the Lords delaying power from two years to one, paving the way for iron and steel nationalization before the next election. Critics say it treads on constitutional balance and could curb future legislative refinements.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Dr Karl Moompton warns against across the board cuts in Defense Department research funding. Dr Compton resigns as chairman arguing capable scientists should guide programs with rational financial control and mutual understanding with non technical officials.
A set of letters to The Record discuss anonymity for readers, marriage details of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. including his marriages to Joan Crawford and Mary Lee Epting, and a Dairy program named Milk For Health arguing milk as affordable and vital. It cites production up and consumption down in New York City and suggests increased milk use over costly vitamins.
Washington reports that the removal of Admiral Louis Denfeld as Chief of Personnel has damaged morale among sailors and officers, weakening the Navy’s core and stirring bitterness among captains, commanders, and warrant officers, while Truman and Secretary Johnson face criticism over his replacement.
The piece reports miners in Virginia and West Virginia voting to end the strike while operators fear violence from Lewry’s squads. It notes miners moving to nonunion work in Virginia and western Kentucky, and covers a separate China row where Britain allegedly met with Chinese communists against Bevin-Acheson accords. It mentions Robertson aiming to amend antitrust laws to curb unions, Truman uncertainty on a Russian atom bomb, and assorted curiosities about Johnson, Snyder, and Hoover.
Franklin Colby quips on world politics and anti Mexico bullfighters as he notes a Florence South Carolina Negro James E. Jones raises funds for the March of Dimes. The column mocks committee finances and recalls Tammany era quotes while debating language myths.
Amid a United Nations Assembly discussion on the future of Somaliland Eritrea and Italian colonies the Soviet delegate derides US and British moves to align strategy with their interests. He calls out air base activity in Libya and argues for trusteeship and delayed independence timelines.
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