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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
7
In Troy a committee and officials meet to discuss bids, training days, and a proposed exchange. Attendees include Bevis Bo Fer and others as they review plans, costs, and responsibilities.
The piece argues civilians will resist little and be deterred by Allied advances. It notes German propaganda, fear of reprisals, and respect for military authority as factors. It predicts rare effective civilian resistance, with many Germans disillusioned as the war nears its end.
Brest, a former U-boat base, surrendered to American troops after 46 days of combat. About 17,000 German prisoners are added to Allied captures in Western Europe as air and sea power shift in favor of the Allies. German garrisons retreat to avoid annihilation while Western ports surge in Allied control, signaling shrinking German sea power and reduced rescue prospects.
Report describes Allied push in Holland near the southern Siegfried Line. Outcome of the struggle is seen as decisive for German resistance and potential collapse, with mention of airborne units in Holland and efforts around Armasen as part of the campaign.
The piece accuses Sidney Hillman of trying to buy the Democratic Party with union funds and labels Republicans and labor leaders as using race to attack Hillman. It defends Hillman’s record, argues the attack aims to aid Dewey and the Republican Party, and condemns the issue of racial prejudice as unfounded and harmful.
The President proposes Arthur Bliss Lane as ambassador to the Polish government in exile in London, challenging Moscow which refuses to recognize the exiled authority. The move signals Washington’s stance toward a postwar Polish order and may clash with Soviet plans for Poland. Stalin favors a strong Poland but opposes the exile regime, raising questions about Poland’s future after liberation.
Sites and the Soviet Union back different candidates and disagree with Washington and Moscow. Lithgow is named ambassador to Norway and George Wadsworth minister to Syria and Lebanon, moves seen as recognizing independence. Most picks have prior diplomatic or public affairs experience and are expected to perform well.
In a careful reflection the organization defends its wartime origins and the ideal of honorable discharge as a prerequisite for Legion membership. It credits the Legion with defending veterans rights, supporting national defense, and urging future efforts for disabled veterans and youth programs while warning of dangers in service. The piece notes continued postwar responsibilities and the Maquis and Germany division notions as context.
The piece contends John L. Lewis wields harsh labor leadership tactics and political influence, drawing Republican criticism. It cites violent friction at the UMWA convention, Edmundson's ouster, and Lewis’s inflammatory remarks likened to Nazi era rhetoric, noting perceived parallels with Huey Long.
Readers may sign to keep their letters anonymous in The Record columns, else publication is not guaranteed. The note cites delivery woes, shoe shortages for paper routes, and asks readers to support carriers, with a call to continue public feedback and a veterans reunion invite from Troy 1944.
Radio listings detail a full day of local station programming with multiple shows. Schedule items include morning news, music blocks, features like How Modern Romancer, The Aldrich Family, and The Thin Man, plus mid and evening programs and news updates from various stations.
Fragmented OCR text shows a collage of time stamps names places and program notes. It lists Albany Wake presence theater fashion and children’s segments with scattered figures and headlines.
The piece reviews Governor Dewey's campaign slogan claiming there is no indispensable man and contrasts his view of cabinet-led, top-down government with Roosevelt's personal decision-making. It notes Churchill’s comments at Quebec and implications for the 1940 campaign, outlining Democratic counterarguments and the political dynamics of personal government versus mechanical governance.
A reminiscence on the 1928 Hawaiian commemorative half dollar issued to honor Captain James Cook. It notes Cook's birth in 1728, career in the Royal Navy, voyages in the South Pacific, and the coin's obverse and reverse designs. Mentions mintage, proof variants, and contemporary values. also includes a reader question about a 1798 penny and a teaser for next Friday.
The piece recalls President Roosevelt's Quebec hello to Winston Churchill and Eleanor Roosevelt's sharp remarks on the two leaders. It notes Mrs Roosevelt's sharp retort about Churchill's stance on Hong Kong and China, and the President's light jab about the Prime Minister being the guest of honor.
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