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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
6
An editorial urges strict enforcement of speed laws in Troy to curb speeding on Second Fifth and Pawling Avenues. It argues police highway patrols and swift penalties, noting wartime patrols reduced and traffic safety must be prioritized over overtime parking.
The piece argues Americans and some Congress members seek rapid demobilization and homecoming while calling for Germany to be policed and Japan disarmed. It questions halting Selective Service and replacing drafted soldiers with volunteers, noting logistical and geographic challenges of occupying vast areas.
The editorial views President Truman’s postwar program as a mix of prudent reconversion goals and costly promises. It portrays him as a consummate politician aligning diverse elements for immediate action while cautioning over debt, taxes, and feasibility. The piece urges careful examination of details and prioritizes prompt, prudent congressional discussion.
The piece discusses government support for veterans after demobilisation with billions of dollars and a strong administrative framework. It highlights General Omar Bradley as veterans administrator and Bernard Baruch’s call for a work director to help ex servicemen and civilians alike, plus centralized information and streamlined care for the sick and wounded. It stresses coordination across agencies to aid reintegration and avoid citizen confusion.
Leaders of separate veterans bureaus are urged to collaborate to ease millions of veterans back into civilian life, offering a constructive, collective public service.
The new President and Secretary of State push work while employees reorganize. Six assistant secretaries named, including Waktion Benton and Donald S Russell, with Cohen leading the drafting team. Cautions rise about lack of executive board and need for policy overhaul to reflect America's global role.
A Newark News column declares censorship of GI mail lifted by Army and Navy officials, allowing full expression in letters home. It notes previous efforts to hide details, predicts a flood of intimate, heroism and hardship stories, and expects GIs to mix frank updates with lingering laconic posts.
A reader asks The Record to publish anonymous letters supporting the 10th U. S. Infantry Division known as The Timberwolves and recounts their combat record across Europe. The writer urges homeward repatriation amid demobilization and Pacific occupation fears.
Washington analysis by David Lawrence argues for tougher punishment of Japanese militarists and a clear separation of military and civilian wartime offenses. MacArthur is poised to apply justice to army personnel and prison administrators, while ongoing occupation aims to prevent resistance as Japan experiences a controlled transition.
The Washington By Merry-Go-Round notes Drew Pearson awards Byrnes praise while acknowledging mixed Capitol Hill opinions. Critics warn Byrnes lacks first hand foreign affairs experience yet could be shaped by long time State Department insiders whose influence could steer policy and limit independence.
Westbrook Pegler notes leaked documents show the Roberts Commission hurriedly blamed General Short and Admiral Kimmel for dereliction of duty without trial. He argues the inquiry served Roosevelt and hid Washington’s strategic failures, leaving Short and Kimmel publicly disgraced.
Charles F. Fren ce notes rare coin values may rise as veterans return to civilian life and hobby demand surges. He expects prices to stay high long term, with collectors hesitant to sell unless forced, citing past market highs and a low chance of a 1930s-style slump.
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