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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1944
Page
5
The piece argues raising the minimum wage to $264 a week would ripple through industries, risking bankruptcies and unemployment unless production prices rise. It urges careful study by economists to avoid inflation or deflation, advocating a scientifically grounded program before implementation.
The Rye gathering mirrors the Dum bornton Oaks role in laying a peace promoting world order. It aims to end wartime trade disruption by restoring international commerce and investment, with private sponsorship and debate over government direction in cross border finance. Strong expectations hinge on reviving prewar prosperity through expanded global trade.
The article argues that postwar trade and credit freedom has given way to strict government controls stemming from post-World War I reconstruction, currency depreciation, and dislocations in international trade. Britain is unlikely to return to free trade, with a government directed economy likely to persist for years after hostilities. The piece warns against returning to closed economies and calls for discussion of intermerce's role in peace and world prosperity to avoid overwhelming strain on any future peace organization.
The article examines Wang Ching-wei’s split from Chiang Kai-shek and his leadership of Japan’s puppet Nanking regime. It discusses Chinese loyalty, Chiang’s doubt, and the potential impact of Wang’s death on Japanese control, including the challenge of retaining allegiance and the possible rise of Chen Kung-po as successor.
The article rebukes Harold Ickes for claiming 68.5 percent of papers supported Dewey and 7 percent neutral. It argues a free press must express editors opinions and warns against government pressure to align editorials with New Deal views. It notes Ickes repeats warnings at a new administration’s start.
The Secretary of the Interior has submitted his resignation to President Roosevelt. A resignation would be a surprise and a shock to us if the President accepts it, but we could take that shock with equanimity.
Analysis notes Hitler's four month absence, Himmler's repeated dispatch to relay his message, and growing suspicions of deterioration or even death. The piece questions Hitler's role, suggests Himmler may lead, and critiques the idea he is essential to Germany's war effort. The commentary also mentions the Philippines hemp reopening and a local election gag about double-headed coins.
A Milwaukee News tribute to Alfredo Sarmo, a Filipino PT boat steward who fought with guerrillas after his ship sank. He returned to report for Navy duty when U S forces landed at Leyte, embodying patriotism and loyalty across races.
In Louisville Times satire mocks Hamilton Fish’s defeat and Clare Boothe Luce’s victory as a political pill. The piece praises Luce’s charm and fashion sense while lampooning political discourse and the tendency to forgive past campaign remarks.
Writers of communications to The Record Newspapers request anonymity in our columns by signing no names while still present in print. the newspaper cannot guarantee publication of the communication or prove the signatories’ good faith.
A Waterford letter writer laments scarce groceries and high prices claiming regular customers get no extra service while managers favor profit. Readers rail against empty shelves and loss of community loyalty. Another letter bemoans theater disruptions from talkers and rude habitus, urging managers to enforce decency.
A letter from Roscoe W. Chandler dated November 19 1934 questions allowing very small infants in theaters and describes the experience as unpleasant. He urges theater managers parents and moviegoers to exhibit more thought to make attendance a nicer diversion.
London reports that Churchill and Stalin signal a supreme Allied winter push to crush Nazi Germany. The piece predicts a decisive offensive to smash Siegfried Line and cross the Rhine, with heavy casualties but rapid German dissolution expected as Allied forces converge from both west and east.
The Record reflects on political hokum and repeating campaigns. It notes no new ideas, mocks slogans like Keep Us Out of War, and quotes a local leader about past slips surfacing in office races. The writer, FLL Strickland, predicts ongoing taxes and events through public life as of 1933.
A discussion from a radio program and readers about idioms and the meaning of promise as used in everyday speech. Helen Hayes and others are cited while noting English’s expressive but ungrammatical tendencies and the pace of living language.
The piece notes a liberal tilt in the new Senate with Democrats and several Republicans backing FDR’s foreign policy. It lists incoming senators from North Dakota to Iowa, highlighting Moses, McMahon, Hoey, Johnston, Morse, Taylor, Saltonstall, Capehart, Ginningson, Fulbright, Hicklenlooper, and broader support by Pepper, stressing a cooperative approach to building a permanent postwar peace.
The piece weighs the next three weeks as decisive for the war in Europe with weather as a key factor. It discusses Allied breakthroughs, German morale, supply port delays, and the aim of ending the war before Christmas while rejecting a winter trench stand.
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