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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1943
Page
10
The speaker laments global and domestic limits on truth amid censorship and propaganda. He argues that many regions suppress knowledge while a free nation hides portions of truth, urging a post dark age renaissance where freedom of learning and access to truth are valued by those once deprived.
A trade survey of about 230 large prime war contractors finds manpower and material shortages as the main slowdowns in production. Six percent blame government procedures, citing design changes, material controls, investigations, and red tape. The Troy Record argues such interference reflects inefficiency or ideological aims, worsening war output and not likely to change.
An editorial urges plainclothes police squads to curb rising teen delinquency amid wartime strain. Parent and civic duties are stressed as service members leave homes, schools offer limited after hours help, and the nation faces potential crime waves if youths run unchecked.
The piece argues that indoctrination can mean teaching truth or imbuing beliefs, stressing the need to distinguish. It cautions that propaganda health depends on motive, condemning self serving indoctrination while praising ideas and information that advance public understanding.
Secretary of War Stimson states General Douglas MacArthur proposed the Pacific strategy now used in the Southwest Pacific and oversees major blows against Japan. An AP dispatch supports no clash with the War Department or high command, and notes that MacArthur’s authority remains separate from Mountbatten’s Southeast Asia command.
The text argues the war against Japan remains vital alongside Europe, noting successful blows on Japanese outposts in the Pacific that set the stage for a grand offensive. It expresses hope General MacArthur will cooperate and criticizes isolationist editors, praising allied strategic initiative and command competence.
The piece notes the Red Army advancing toward the Polish border and questions Stalin’s aims whether to push into Germany or halt near Poland. It urges a swift Anglo American Soviet conference to align plans on invasion, postwar governance, and regional issues, warning time is running short.
The United Rubber Workers CIO convention in Toronto refused an immediate invasion of western Europe and a march on Berlin. It argued the focus should be on producing weapons of war while air forces damage Germany and morale is broken.
A reader notes rumors of drafting girls and asks if any truth exists. The editor replies that all women’s units with armed services are filled by voluntary enlistment. no girls are drafted for these organizations. The piece includes reflections on postwar changes and a wish for peace with Evangeline Schaghticoke’s sign-off.
Mrs. Spelvin reads The Good Earth and chronicles wartime era canning and garden abundance turning to hoards of jars potatoes beets and salacious misgivings about a looming famine. A neighbor mentions pigweed as a salad delicacy while sunflower seeds are toasted for a possible famine snack. The piece ends with a threat to travel to Washington to “cut somebody's throat” if the alarm proves false.
A Swarthmore writer pens a patriotic letter praising his sister's new baby and reflecting on postwar diplomacy. He recalls wartime service, Wilsonian ideals, Kellogg and Stimson as visionary leaders, and warns that delays in Allied diplomacy risk future conflict. He vows to keep campaigning for peace and hopes his sister’s family avoids another war in twenty years.
Washington report says women, especially housewives, should work part time in war plants. The War Manpower Commission advisory committee found part-time schedules yield satisfactory results and could add many women to the labor pool who cannot work full eight hour days.
A technical discussion considers whether General Marshall could serve as both chief of staff and overseas operational commander. It recalls World War I terms where General March and Pershing managed authority with the secretary of war approving plans. If Marshall goes abroad he could still act as Chief of Staff but would likely delegate back home to Deputy Chief of Staff General McNarmey, with continued wardroom oversight.
Readers submit questions on English pronunciation and word origins. Topics include Luftwaffe pronunciation as LOOFT-wah-fah, phthisic vs phthysic spelling, braught and taught usage, vestige and prestige sounds, penicillin etymology, and the der pronunciation of de. A columnist offers clarifications and notes on etymology and accent.
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