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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1944
Page
7
The Troy Record argues against raising payroll taxes, urging Congress to keep the Social Security tax at 1 percent for both employers and employees for three more years. It warns that higher levies threaten business with deflation and questions the government's ability to meet future obligations.
Public members of the War Labor Board led by Chairman William H. Davis, Vice Chairman George W. Taylor, and Dr. Frank Graham have submitted resignations. Davis aims to leave by January 1, Taylor by December 1, and Graham after wage talks conclude, amid tensions over Little Steel Formula and wage policy during Roosevelt era.
A fragmented article fragment discusses the tension between labor and industry in board proceedings. It notes that labor and industry present arguments in court while decision chambers risk turning into a debating society. The piece highlights a crowded WLB docket with months old undecided cases and public members feeling pressure to resign.
The piece argues that artillery determined battlefield outcomes in World War I with enemy fire causing the majority of Allied deaths. It notes American artillery superiority, wartime production surge, and General Eisenhower’s demand for 3,600 tons of munitions daily to hasten victory, stressing swift, large-scale output to save lives.
In a Washington public memorandum Ireland avoids pledging not to shelter Axis refugees. It states it will not alter its practice of denying admission to undesirable aliens, prompting criticism that the response offers no binding assurance against sanctuary for Hitler or others. The piece urges pressure on Prime Minister de Valera to reconsider.
Editorial argues the Dies Committee should not expire. its investigations exposed subversive influence and Communist activity in government. Warns Republicans against letting the panel lapse, fearing unchecked extremer elements and infiltration of inner government councils.
In a November 4 1944 letter from Watervliet New York the writer lauds Roosevelt’s leadership while defending the two term tradition and democracy. A second letter from Troy New York dated November 1 1944 complains of sugar rationing alleging favoritism at a local store where a couple bought five pounds of sugar without ration coupons while the woman had none.
The piece denounces the agreement by major record makers to pay about one cent per dollar of sales to the American Federation of Musicians led by Little Jimmy Petrillo. It argues the government endorses a monopolistic cartel and foresees similar levies across industries as technology reduces demand for traditional labor. It warns of a return to protectionist tributes affecting various trades and calls the setup a profitable racketeering pattern.
Fair Enough columnist argues that anti immigrant prejudice risks reviving nativist politics. He cites Roosevelt era tensions, calls for selective immigration, and compares U S openness to European regimes while urging cautious policy amid rising xenophobia and fraud.
Drew Pearson recounts President Roosevelt blasting the last two weeks of campaigning as dirty and unfair. Cabinet members note his renewed vigor and plans to push social security, wage and health provisions in January with farm workers and domestic servants to gain unemployment and old-age benefits.
The piece argues Japan’s business leaders may push for unconditional surrender earlier than military goals, fearing occupation costs and emphasizing American air power. It discusses risks to Tokyo, possible compromises, and strategic choices after German capitulation, noting Halsey’s Philippine emphasis and Formosa alternatives.
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