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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1945
Page
3
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The article argues strikes in peacetime are a complex issue balancing worker rights with public interest. It cites 1945 Detroit idle workers, notes most unions favor restraint, and describes a forthcoming Washington conference on labor policy led by Secretary Schweenhach at Senator Vandenberg's suggestion to clarify public opinion and seek sound conclusions.
Government statements on taxes spark confusion as war ends loom. Authors warn postponing purchases until taxes drop risks long waits. Delays in declaring peace create speculation about postwar taxation and policy.
Editorial argues against perceived softness by occupying forces in Japan under General MacArthur. It stresses discipline, disarmament of Japanese soldiers, and the need to balance punishment for war criminals with avoiding collective guilt. The piece warns of Japanese brutality history and warns that punitive acts may not reshape national morals. It cautions about potential martyrdom and emphasizes the complex task of rebuilding a civilization.
The Buffalo News argues the Truman Administration contemplates a policy of controlled inflation to tackle the debt crisis, via wage increases while maintaining price ceilings. It warns of risks like runaway inflation or retrenchment harming employment, noting Davis seeks higher real wages and that peacetime productivity could raise real wages without political ease.
The article argues the law and act wording will neutralize reductions six months from now, predicting no price drop next spring. It suggests prospective luxury buyers like furs and jewelry may wait closer to two years before relief materializes, undermining early expectations.
The piece discusses the evolving British Empire, Canada’s push toward independence within the commonwealth, and the shift from coercive empire to voluntary cooperation. It reflects on historical breaks like the American Revolution, and contemplates future imperial ties, national identities, and shared values. The text also argues for a measured approach to Japan postwar as part of global stability.
The piece argues against a congressional jobs bill, warning that borrowing to fund employment is a dangerous path. It cites Henry Wallace's sixty million jobs and Britain's wartime debt as cautionary examples, contending permanent debt benefits elites but harms the broader economy. It condemns amendments as insufficient and calls for a fresh approach.
A letter page discusses discharges from the armed services and criticizes the Army point system. Veterans groups must press Congress for a fair rapid release, with emphasis on accountability and avoiding empty promises from officials. Readers cite support from American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
DAVID LAWRENCE argues President Truman should address the Roosevelt economic rights gap by affirming the right of business to earn a profit after labor and material costs, taxes, and a fair return on invested savings. He warns price controls and wage ceilings risk inflation, tax losses, and unemployment without clear profit incentives.
The Army issues secret orders under Brig. Gen. A. M. Gurney to prevent war veterans from appealing to Congress or press about redeployments to the Pacific. The 96th Division at Camp Shelby faced protests over transfer to Japan, which reportedly led to the rescinding of the 95th Division’s transfer. Presidential poker with Truman in Washington and Potsdam is noted amid OPA crackdowns and prosecutions led by Theron L. Caudle. The piece also covers hoarding of manpower at Pain Beach, a Capitol chaff section, and railroading tensions with Southern Pacific over discharge of skilled workers.
A fragmented digest on word origins and pronunciation contrasts. It references life versus lived, long lived versus short lived, and odd spellings. The piece touches on marijuana etymology, place names, and phonetic spelling with fragments on English parts of speech.
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