Government's three branches and court picks debated
The Troy Record urges selecting Judge Bromley for the New York Court of Appeals, praising his wartime service and Cravath tenure. It contrasts Bromley with Charles Froessel, endorsing the Republican candidate as best qualified for the high court. The piece discusses judiciary independence, free speech, and the need to outlaw communism, framing it within national governance and education milestones.
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Albany
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Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
New York
Len
Bruce Bromley
Charles W. Froessel
Bromley
Thomas D. Thacher
Thacher
Froessel
Troy Record
Brooklyn
Cravath, Swaine and Moore
New York City
Ceri
Verdict Returns Contempt Finding in Communist Party Case
The jury finds contempt in the trial of eleven members of the Communist Party national board in the United States. The evidence suggests they plotted to undermine American democracy by force and obstruct justice. Witnesses testified to efforts that extended beyond routine disagreement, touching on deep political influence and attempted suppression.
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Apa
Communist Party
New York
United States
Jas
Pamich
Medina
Rensselarrs Birthday Highlighted at Seasonal Event
A muddled note recalls a birthday celebration for Rensselarr and mentions attendees, festive seating, and a ceremonial mood. It references a May timing and a year of milestone reflection, noting a formal observance within a community event and a commemorative tone.
Vote Yes on Amendment No 2 for veteran bonuses
The Troy Record urges readers to support Amendment No 2 allowing veterans outside New York to receive the war bonus if they resided in New York for six months before service. It argues the measure fixes an unintended residency restriction and grants equal rights to all who served, regardless of where they settled afterward.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Institute—engineers
Canada
Troy
Trojans
New York
Troy Record
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Record
Russia
Peron
Argentina
Leland Lovett
Navy
Clyde Lewis
Veterans of Foreign Warn
V.flw
State Department
Rotary Ernest Gross
Sen
Warren Austin
United Nations
House Appropriations Committee
Cong
Jack McFall
Rensselaer County budget debate over 150000 windfall use
The county faced two choices for the 150000 from the alms house sale: reserve for a welfare home or invest to reduce debt. Officials chose to invest to save interest, arguing the move mirrors prudent business practice while revealing how public money was handled.
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Rensselaer County
Brahan
Ence
Walter
Tamorrea
Senator Thomas Polls Public Opinion On Power Policy
A partisan debate notes Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma has compiled 44 000 ballots to gauge public sentiment on government built power lines and steam plants as part of a Southwest hydroelectric dam program. Early results show 1477 of 1499 replies opposing the policy, but questions arise about polling fairness and scientific validity.
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Oklahoma
Southwest
Thomas
Associated Press
Senate
Sind
Re. Takai
Ind
Jowanst
Comanness
Tennessee Valier Authority
Campatlee
Nat Senaing
Thames
Socialism in America debated in The Record letters
A reader letters page criticizes socialism and welfare state policies, contrasting Fabian socialism with Marxist models. The letter, signed by George J. Murphy of Albany, argues the danger lies in gradual state control and warns against British welfare precedents while urging independent thought.
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the Record
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Washington
Johnson the Defense Secretary Shapes Policy Through Decisive Meetings
Washington notes say Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson drives clear policy with the joint chiefs of staff. He holds frequent Tuesday sessions and additional meetings on Monday Wednesday and Friday, pushing for concrete deadlines and rapid decisions while stressing economy and service efficiency. The piece lauds his firm leadership, contrasts with Forrestal, and highlights Johnson’s knowledge of the three services and his role in forging unified defense steps.
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Louie Johnson
Au Thumbeaul
Johnson
Dan Wiesen
House Armed Services Committee
Secretary of Defense
Jervices
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Adm
Louis Denfeld
Naval Operations
Hoyt, Vanedenberg
Air
Omar Bradley
Army
Stuart Symington
Francis Matthews
Navy
Gordon Grey
Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Steve Arly
Assistant Secretaries of Defense
Joint Chicta
Nape
Air Force
Roosevelt
Bull
Halseyini
Richardson Beard
Unifica
Take My Word For It By Frank Colby
A humorous column on the word historical and whether An should precede it. The author notes shifts in usage across American and British English, citing eras when Ne appeared and discussing evolving linguistic norms.
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Frank Colby
National Whirligig By Ray Tucker
Washington readers ponder the atomic bomb as a war weapon amid Navy Air Force debates. The piece weighs whether relative stockpiles decide victory, notes limits of A-bomb power, and recalls Nagasaki and Manhattan Project concerns. It cites experts and government figures on potential effects and strategic implications.
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