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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1946
Page
6
The Record Newspapers urges re election of Edward J. Donohue as Surrogate Judge. It lauds his patient, discussion based approach to probate disputes, ability to unify antagonistic personalities, and adherence to precedent while handling interpretations of wills. Endorsement cites his efficiency and substantial support ahead of Election Day.
Correspondence released by the State Department shows a clash between the United States and the Soviet Union over intervention in Bulgaria’s elections. Secretary Byrnes urged a Big Three meeting to safeguard ballot secrecy, while the Soviet reply rejected outside guarantees, insisting free elections are Bulgaria’s prerogative.
Jom L. Lewis presses for government to reopen mine contracts and wage talks amid ongoing labor dispute. He demands royalty paid on coal weight at mine exit, not shipment, and argues current 5 cent royalty funds miners but profits others. He cites failed vacation guarantee and potential Nov. 20 walkout as leverage. Washington touts seizure of mines as stabilizing, while Lewis questions benevolence of government operation.
Walters discusses the miner leaders and government maneuvering amid Seattle talks. The piece portrays Lewis as pressing for government-led operation, aiming to keep mines running and push nationalization of the coal industry, with tensions between operators and mine owners.
Virginia Democrat Semilor Byrd blasts government excess and expanding civilian payrolls after war, urging Congress to curb spending and dispose of surplus property. He cites War and Navy clerical growth by 2,370,000 and argues bipartisan effort is needed to trim the federal establishment. He warns against preserving the status quo as elections approach.
The text discusses cotton production and supply going into Oct 1 projections. It notes yield well under nine million bales, a shortfall of over one million bales for domestic use next year, and a large carryover of inferior quality. It cites export trends, wartime factors, and a long-term decline in the export market shaping domestic consumption needs.
The Record prints readers letters urging anonymity for contributors and pledging publication if unsigned. Voices express sympathy for a Waterotter resident’s loss and condemn hit and run drivers. Others question Troy city tax auctions, urging full disclosure of rental income and costs before property takings, while discussing Archbishop charges and a butcher's reputation amid public vilification.
The piece analyzes the Missouri and national political scene, noting fragmented delegation with Democrats and Republicans, predicted Republican gains in the House, uncertain Senate outcome, and discontent with the Truman administration amid farm and urban concerns. It cites Franklin D Roosevelt and the New Deal as central issues shaping voter sentiment and party alignment in Missouri.
The piece surveys postwar diplomacy with Molotov pressing for expanded UN debate power, Western tensions over Security Council vetoes, and U.S. public opinion shaping policy. It also reports Nazi-era inquiries into Father Coughlin’s ties and German moves to influence U.S. politics, including communications through German foreign office channels.
Frank Colby argues on standard American English usage for pronunciations of words such as China and Japanese. He cites dictionary authorities and notes that common usage often prevails, advising readers to follow the majority pronunciation rather than prescriptive norms.
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