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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1944
Page
5
Obituary recalls Hobart V. Thompson lifelong dedication to Troy industry and civic life. He contributed to hospital history railroads military efforts and education, shaping both old and new Troy. His steady efforts and thoughtful conservatism left a lasting imprint beyond his final retirement.
Allied forces push toward Arnhem as Britain’s Second Army fights to relieve the isolated airborne troops. A successful breakthrough around Arnhem could open a route around the Siegfried Line toward the Ruhr and Berlin, while a German hold could delay invasion and prolong the war.
The article asserts Earl Browder, jailed in 1943 for passport fraud, was released by President Roosevelt and now aligns with Sidney Hillman and the PA C to affect the 1944 election. It portrays their alliance as part of a plan to support the President’s re election and influence Democratic leadership.
An editorial attacks the Roosevelt Browder alliance alleging entry of Mrs. Browder into the United States and a planned takeover of the New Deal by Communist elements led by Earl Browder. It warns that the Democratic Party and New Deal risk collapse if Communists join, urging Governor Dewey’s election to defeat the bloc.
Governor Dewey argues in Seattle and Portland that Roosevelt’s leadership lacks unity and will to win the war. He accuses the president of failing to prepare successors and contrasts his own call for united effort and decisive action with Roosevelt’s term.
The passage argues Roosevelt did not retire into an elder statesman role or adviser and suggests this reflects a perceived lack of administrative ability. It cites Dewey’s claim that there is no indispensable man in America to support the point.
The passage discusses the Fulbright Taft resolution favoring worldwide freedom of the press, noting that true press freedom requires public demand, intelligence, and willingness to endure abuses. It questions how freedom would work in postwar Germany and contrasts government influenced press in France Russia and Britain with democratic models.
The article traces the German use of paratroops from the invasion of the Low Countries to Normandy and beyond. It notes airborne forces as pivotal in North Africa Sicily and Italy, with Crete and the Netherlands highlighting their evolutive role and eventual strategic backlash against Germany.
The Rochester Times Union argues that renewed German bombing of Southern England shows a continuing flawed strategy. It contends Germany lacks productive capacity for military needs and wastes industry on terror, such as Dover bombardment, as the Nazis fight from behind fronts with insufficient manpower.
In a Sept 18 1924 letter from Schagaticoke Emmanuel Grouchy is cited as a marshal whose wrong road at Waterloo altered history. The writer contrasts Grouchy with Napoleon and references later exile and a critic’s call for decisive action toward a peaceful outcome.
Editor warns readers that letters to the Pulse should air grievances and opinions on public matters, not personal attacks. The note cites an uptick in communications attacking presidential candidates with unsubstantiated accusations and urges civil discourse.
A listing of radio programs airing on WTRE Troy and other stations including morning news, cooking segments, music hours, sports, and variety shows featuring hosts and groups such as Horace Heidt, Gilbert and Sullivan, and local reporters.
The article reports President Roosevelt privately acknowledges a tougher re election fight than in 1940 as Dewey’s Westward campaigning claims gains. White House aides warn of a hard line on domestic and foreign issues and suggest a broad stumping tour to energize labor and farmers while addressing concerns about the New Deal.
The piece surveys British and American leaders likely to shape postwar policy. It weighs Churchill's hold on power, Eden as a future PM, and the Roosevelt Stalin axis, noting concerns over reliance on personal friendships and the need for wider institutional decision making beyond heads of state.
A newspaper feature discusses how to pronounce polio and related words. Readers ask about polio, interest, and drapery terms while experts cite dictionaries and offer guidance on correct enunciation and usage.
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