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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1945
Page
9
The article analyzes President Truman's wage price plan, noting unions may seek large hourly boosts that could press for similar rises in other industries. Labor chief Schwellenbach hints at a policy to balance demands with arbitration, while debates continue on price adjustments as production and competition shape costs after price control ends.
The text discusses reactions to communism across history, noting that governments vary and that enduring forms persist if they prove advantageous. It argues communism is not new and critiques how people respond to radical change, suggesting most Americans do not favor communism and prefer modest societal shifts.
Lawmakers urge a full public disclosure of Soviet production and military use of loan funds. They demand Russia reveal open trade terms, postwar obligations, and plans for asset seizures, warning secrecy harms U.S. policy and international trust. They call on Stalin to provide clear facts before any further aid.
A summary noting discussions on amending a living code while Japanese citizens assess the old system’s fit for a modern world. The text suggests demand for democracy as a possible outcome and questions whether current governance serves various groups.
The document outlines the Far Eastern Advisory Commission's purpose to advise on issues involving Japan and the Pacific war. It notes uncertainty about conditions in Japan and acknowledges the commission may struggle to produce practical, constructive recommendations at first. General Ma A preme Commander is cited as a key figure to ensure the best possible outcome.
The initial gathering set for October 23 in Washington will proceed without General MacArthur who cannot attend. It is preferable he stay in Tokyo rather than join the purely advisory international group. The rest of the group likely agrees that his Japan administration has achieved tremendous success.
The article lauds three men for taking high honors from the 3 Hogsevelt Memorial Association and credits Army leaders George C. Marshall and Cordell Hull with shaping wartime policy. It notes advances like an improved jeep and the Duck truck, and compliments Bush era mobilization of scientific power across ships aircraft and ground forces. It comments on air travel shifts and demobilization pace.
The Providence Bulletin argues wage hikes benefit wartime readjustment but warn they can harm others. Higher industrial pay raises costs, raising prices and reducing buying power for farmers and service workers. Management and labor should assess broader effects to avoid fewer jobs and market instability.
Letters discuss anonymity in publishing, strikes, wages, and democratic rights. Readers urge atomic power be controlled by the people for peaceful use with fair representation on a Control Commission.
The era’s end of the war is praised for the atomic bomb delivering swift victory over Japan and potentially saving a million American lives. The editor notes the broader story remains and the scientific knowledge behind the bomb continues to unfold.
The report argues that a large military force is essential to secure peace and influence postwar terms. It favors a 4,000,000 trained force and a year of service after high school, risking disruption of education and signaling a shift toward organized security through force.
The column reviews Harry S Truman’s first year as president, noting cabinet dynamics, White House efficiency, and foes among conservatives. It highlights the push to balance liberal aims with party unity, concerns over personnel choices, and signals of potential conflicts over foreign policy and reform, including military church and reconversion efforts.
A. M. Billis relates being ordered to work under union rules, refusing to join, and facing recalls and losses as a civilian on military orders. Marion L. Martin recounts LB C freight lines run by George H. Blewett and Leonard W. Harper, noting expansion since 1934 and Harper’s Bronze Star service in 1942.
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