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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1945
Page
5
An OCR battered page lists the Troy Record editors officers and contact mentions circulation figures and subscription prices. It names David Mu and others and outlines delivery by carrier and mail options with annual and monthly rates for New York area counties and Vermont, plus references to advertising and staff roles.
Discontent grows as Congress contemplates measures to curb strikes and union power. Rep Sabath and Rep McCormack face opposition from leaders who fear rapid reform may threaten civil rights and political contributions. The debate centers on fines for contract violations and limits on union political activity.
Britain proposes drastic controls to manage farming, including land seizures and public ownership for noncompliant farmers. The program sets production targets and guaranteed prices to stabilize food supply, drawing comparisons to Nazi Germany while stressing democratic oversight.
A veteran observer argues that postwar German attitudes show denial and lack of contrition for Nazi crimes. He warns that neglect of past atrocities by all nations feeds a risk of renewed totalitarianism and future conflicts.
The House weighs a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the presidency to two four year terms. Rep Joseh Martin and Republicans push for debate while opponents argue it denies voters freedom of choice and risks undermining constitutional principles. The discussion recalls Roosevelt era precedents and stresses adherence to the people’s fundamental rights.
A fifteen year interval ends as Austria holds its first national election with around 90 percent of eligible voters casting ballots despite harsh winter conditions and voting hurdles. Elderly voters and women are noted among the participants while observers report no casual interference and the outcome is viewed as a positive sign for European democracy.
The article notes crushing communist losses in Austria and nearby regions, with polls showing minimal support. It argues postwar democracy, not communism, offers better living standards and liberty, while condemning wartime regimes and Nazi criminals as a cautionary contrast. It also reports deer hunting figures and critiques wartime memory and truth telling.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer urges residents to rest, eat simple foods, and keep well ventilated while avoiding overheating. It notes many prominent people have had colds or pneumonia, schools close to curb spread, and absenteeism rises from illness. Isolation at home is advised for those with colds to protect the community.
A Baltimore Sun reader notes a New York Times magazine writer observing returning veterans with children. Most fathers adjust well, children appear happy, and there is little evidence of widespread psychogenic issues. A few fathers do not return, but the majority resume life as if from a long journey.
The column recalls a festive Thanksgiving football era and Lily Baker a belle famed for sharp wit. Her response to a sleigh ride offer included humor about price and a ice water on the porch. The scene reflects local social life and playful banter of the time.
Readers discuss government aid to European countries, praising wartime generosity of fellow citizens and urging support for soldiers abroad. Citizens urge action for troops, clothing, and aid to Italy and Germany, contrasting views with anti aid letters. The records reflect a contentious community dialogue on international relief and domestic duty.
A veteran mother in Ruakirk quotes a letter from her son serving in the Army four years. He details delays in returning home from Leyte, notes 140 men on his post, and laments the island as a hell hole while hoping to be home by his birthday in March.
The Washington session of the Labor-Management Conference shows management divided by a few dissenters while aiming for a united front. Delegates discuss responsibility, contracts, and inflation, but public access remains limited. If no fundamentals unite them, managers should spell out the core causes of current labor troubles to energize public opinion.
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes President Truman’s cheer at a news conference about a Labor Management Conference while a health bill moves through the Senate. The Hill-Burton proposal would place federal funds under a private hospital lobby dominated council, letting private groups dole out funds with little federal control, drawing new scrutiny amid a broader health policy debate.
In Providence and national headlines a quarrel erupts over naming a street for Mussolini allies and the Duce. Critics denounce fascist praise and honor in American cities while defenders claim loyalty. The piece cites LaGuardia Field and public notices as symbols of contested memory amid wartime sentiment.
A discussion of heteronyms explains words that share spelling but differ in pronunciation and meaning. Examples include wind and wound, lead and led, bass and base, bow and bow, and other pairs that confuse readers and listeners. The piece notes mispronunciations in a traffic bulletin and highlights a call for a revised punctuation guide from Frank Colby.
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