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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1943
Page
10
A Smith committee report says the Emergency Court of Appeals in Washington is too remote for local OPA rulings. It suggests appointing Leonnet Resin to handle appeals or establishing branch courts. The committee notes OPA is not the only agency needing congressional review.
Washington gossip notes Senator Langer and Representative Tolan push a proposal to convert the Senate garage beneath Union Station into sleeping quarters for servicemen. Public support is weak, with many senators resisting losing prized parking.
A New York City radio broadcast by Mayor LaGuardia triggers FCC scrutiny as FCC chair Fly calls the mayor’s remarks accusatory and urges a Republican response. Curran seeks rebuttal, but LaGuardia delays, stoking a Sunday controversy over political content on the city station. The piece criticizes the mayor’s self serving stance despite past municipal competence.
The article notes rising Allied invasion speculation in the Balkans amid Russian advances toward Romania and fears of Soviet expansion into Bessarabia. It reports guerrilla actions in Yugoslavia Greece and Albania, German attacks on Kos and Leros, Bulgaria yard disruptions, and unconfirmed rumors of Albania leaving the war.
The article notes German occupation forces in Greece and the Balkans face growing strain as Soviet advances from the northeast and Allied air power from Italy threaten. It argues liberation for Yugoslavs, Greeks, and Albanians nears despite continued enemy efforts to bolster defenses.
Secretary Hull’s public report on the Moscow conference paints the alliance as a historic start toward united wartime action and a framework for postwar peace. It outlines Italy’s reconstruction as a test, questions Baltic and Polish boundaries, and the need for ongoing cooperation amid complex territorial disputes. The piece also notes the Duke of Gloucester as Australia’s next Governor General, signaling imperial links during wartime.
Current Comment notes St Vitus Morning in Germany, a war of nerves. The piece recalls medieval Germany, hair tearing, and shrines to Saint Vitus. It asserts renewed 168-hour workweeks aid Germany to endure and contribute to peace in the twentieth century, with sardonic tone.
The piece argues that the OPA has wielded broad delegated powers with methods that verge on extralegal and Gestapo like enforcement. It cites commissions, tribunals, and star chamber style sessions as evidence of potential judiciary role overreach and urges Congress to impose clear limits to prevent abuses.
New York Sun reports Congress moved to observe December 7 as Armed Services Honor Day. The President’s designation of December 7, 1941 as a day of infamy may block approval. Critics call it false sentiment and unnecessary, noting no single day can honor all service members and arguing the date marks a disaster rather than a worthy national tribute.
Westbrook Pegler reports Henry Kaiser uses labor contracts to control shipyard work across the West Coast in May 1941. he avoids negotiations with individuals by dealing with unions. Ruth Myers of the CIO shipbuilders accuses a Kansas City union led by J. A. Franklin of graft, insurance kickbacks, and political influence. The piece notes Labor Board politics, Kaiser’s large payroll, and discrimination allegations against Kaiser for promoting black workers, while unions collect dues and influence growth amid wartime mobilization.
Editor urges readers to sign for anonymity when sending letters, notes a 14 month labor battle over rail wage increases. Describes emergency board veto, Byrnes backed agreement, then calls the fight a political football and argues the raise from 70 to 46 cents per hour is modest and inflation is overstated. Mentions a strike vote to gauge rank and file opinion.
A letter from Troy dated November 12, 1943 argues for government continued operation of the coal mines through next spring to shield the poor from hardship after the end of the strike. The writer criticizes John L. Lewis and questions the Smith Connally Bill while urging wage protections and noting ongoing Wage Board negotiations.
The article argues that Lend-Lease should not damage US British ties and criticizes the British report’s attempt to compare dollar values. It stresses Americans do not begrudge loans or leases to Britain and that Britain’s sacrifices exceed pure dollar terms, urging stronger US solidarity.
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