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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1945
Page
3
The piece argues government will lift controls to boost business and industry, foresees unemployment rising as war orders end, but predicts rapid retooling and a rebound to or beyond prewar employment within a year. It portrays America entering broad prosperity with higher living standards. Rubber
The piece argues US funding for UNRRA remains vital with Russia as the largest beneficiary. It questions deep cuts to Soviet aid, notes Congress seeks more than 1.25 billion in new funding plus 550 million owed, and critiques communist bureaucracy hindering efficient recovery in White Russia and the Ukraine amid war damage and Romanians' struggles under Moscow control.
The text describes severe food shortages and failed agriculture, worsened by Russian removal of cattle and machinery. It argues UNRRA relief is insufficient for reform, with critics abroad accusing ineptitude and impractical do gooders, suggesting better targeting could yield more relief per dollar.
The piece argues for streamlined discharges for medical staff after service, noting high average ages and risk to practice. It urges simple reentry, special privileges, and clear discharge points, with priority on maintaining home medical care and safety while valuing experience.
Attlee told the Trade Union Congress in Blackpool that democracy is more than majority rule and must guard minority rights. He warned against equating democracy with Soviet models and urged a balance of local decision making, individual enterprise, and new postwar safeguards amid changing global and economic conditions.
A passage argues that using democracy to disguise a one party majority harms minorities and localities. It claims such use is not democracy but totalitarianism.
A critical look at President Truman five months into office questions whether his administration will let party loyalty color its policy. The piece cites McNutt and Biddle appointments and doubts about competence and political debt. It also notes broader concerns about the vice presidency and international challenges.
Washington Star reports Major James P. Devereux, commander at Wake Island during Pearl Harbor, survived imprisonment and is now on Hokkaido. The article credits his defense and leadership against overwhelming Japanese forces, noting his modesty and later promotion to lieutenant colonel.
General MacArthur explains the initial occupation approach in Japan, stressing patience until security forces are ashore to prevent outbreaks. He vows prompt fulfilment of surrender terms while reporting atrocities to the Japanese via their own press, aiming for stern yet enlightening reform backed by Allies.
Readers submit unsigned letters to The Record and may gain anonymity while proving good faith. The paper reserves editing rights and may shorten letters, with signed names required for publication.
A period of industrial conflict rises as unions and employers clash despite wartime vows. The piece urges restraint, cites President Truman’s stance, and warns of risks to auto production and public welfare amid wage demands and potential strikes.
The Capitol’s closed doors reveal a White House memo on the Kilgore bill split into three categories and labeled only desirable for the $25 weekly unemployment payment. Senate debate intensified as Byrd, George, Gerry, Radcliffe opposed the plan while Barkley and McMahon backed it, leaving the fate of the bill uncertain.
Legislation by Senators McMahon and McFarland proposes transferring title to surplus federally owned airports to states or their subdivisions with local request rights. The federal government would continue maintenance funding. The package also includes other military and agricultural proposals and a boundary clarification in the Texas Oklahoma Panhandle.
A reflective guide on pronouncing English words correctly amid wartime rhetoric. It analyzes heroism and related terms, offering tips for broadcast speakers on syllable stress and vowel sounds to improve clarity and morale.
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