Troy Record Masthead and Associated Press Note
The Troy Record lists David B. Plum as publisher and Dwight Marvin as secretary with Frank L. York as treasurer and Dwight Marvin as secretary. It notes the 6100 private branch exchange connecting all departments and membership in the Associated Press with exclusive rights to use news dispatches.
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Troy Record Company
David B. Plum
Ho Berts
Frank L. York
Dwight Marvin
Troy
Associated Press
Associated
Draft opposition hinges on perceived unequal exemption rules
Opinion piece argues opposition to the father draft stems from many able men in nonessential government desk jobs being deferred. It criticizes exemptions for fathers, urges reform to place nonfathers and nonessential workers into service, and supports Senator Bailey’s bill to strip able-bodied nonfathers from the payroll and redirect them to combat roles.
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Congress
Washington
Wheeler
Bailey
North Carolina
War Department
Religion and Russia Faith in freedom echoes amid church history
The Archbishop of York’s Russia visit suggests tolerance under a constitutionally echoed regime. Historic ties between church and state under the Russian Empire shaped Orthodoxy and autocracy, while Bolshevik policies branded religion as an enemy. Despite persecution, many Russians remained devoted.
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York
Russia
Stalin
Great Britain
Holy Synod
Lenin
Persecution shifts as religion gains cautious freedom
The text notes that open brutality eased while the Communist leadership pivoted to a pedagogic campaign against religion. Persecution slowed, religious freedom was professed, and communicants, especially elders, kept attending. It asks whether education and propaganda will drop their goal of eroding belief.
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Zinoviev
Regulator Rhetoric Sparks Time-Travel Rant Against OPA
A sharp critique targets the OPA region news piece titled Region News Settler arguing its call to rollback welfare controls and rationing would return the nation to medieval scarcity. The author mocks the Bureaucracy and foresees a descent to caveman conditions before civilization returns.
Tydings bill would move up Philippine independence date
Senator Millard E. Tydings of Maryland proposes a resolution to grant Philippine independence now rather than 1946. The plan, backed by the Philippine government-in-exile in Washington, would set the date within 30 days after enactment. The piece argues Japan currently rules the islands via puppet regimes and stresses the need to counter Japan’s propaganda with true self rule.
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Millard E. Tydings
Maryland
Philippine Islands
Washington
Roosevelt
Hull
Philippines
Manchuria
Proclaiming Filipino Freedom Now Aims To Prove U.S. Commitments
The speech argues that preannouncing Philippine independence will solidify goodwill in the islands and impress China and other Far East nations. It claims the United States has pledged freedom and seeks to demonstrate genuine postwar intent by acting now rather than later.
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Burma
Philippines
Far East
Tax simplification proposals loom as Congress weighs changes
Congress confronts multiple paths to tax simplification including eliminating the victory tax and merging normal and surtax rates, potentially raising the normal rate to 10 percent. A withholding reform is proposed to match taxes for employment income, easing returns but possibly raising final bills for millions. The Treasury predicts March deadlines and a likely spring action as wartime finances loom.
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Congress
Treasury
France and the United States Fight Nazi Terror Together
The piece notes allied efforts between American Rangers and Corsican French forces against Nazis in France. It recounts historical U.S. aid to France, past wars with France, and alliances from Jefferson to the Third Republic. It emphasizes renewed Franco American unity and shared fight for liberty on French soil amid World War II.
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Minneapolis Star Journal
France
North
Africa
United States
England
Britain
America
Louisiana
Spain
Jefferson
New Orleans
Napoleon
Europe
Second Empire
Louis Napoleon
Maximilian
Mexico
Panama
Preserve Anonymity in Letters to The Record
Readers may sign letters with their initials to keep anonymity while proving good faith. Unsigned contributions may not be published. A birth record inquiry discusses Troy county clerk records and possible baptismal or doctor affidavits as alternatives. Music and art value urged during wartime, praising classical masters and education. John A. Massey, Troy, Sept. 23, 1942.
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Pulse of the People Vy. U. S. Pat Office
Record
Troy
Hfe
Herbert Spencer
Mozart
Handel
Debussy
Shakespeare
Dante
Madanine
Confucius
John A. Massey
Typewriters Exceed Arms and War Production Details
A government production brief notes typewriters in service at 325,000, rivaling airplane engines and far exceeding other arms. It discusses Roosevelt's figures, certified authorizations for more typewriters, and debates over production reports while linking milk consumption and wartime prosperity to economic growth and women’s rising payrolls.
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U. S Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Congress
War Production Board
Armed Services
Washington
Donald M. Nelson
War Department
Nelson
Henry Wallace
United States
America
Five Words to Watch in Public Speaking
The column lists five common mispronunciations and gives the correct forms. It cites production coupon schedule essential substantial and official as examples and notes a Washington broadcaster mispronounced words. The piece urges readers to request a pamphlet on public speaking.
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Washington
Frank Colby
Pamphiet
Quebec conference ends with shipping clash over troop transports
At Quebec Allied leaders clash over how to move millions of troops by sea with British and American transports. Lew Douglas cited British tonnage to Lord Leathers, then won over by the American view as Gen Somervell praised his work. Also notes a bombing incident, church-state tensions, Hull’s diplomacy, and Boddy offered Internal Revenue post.
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Washington
Quebec
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Lord Leathere
Lewis Douglas
Arizona
Roosevelt
Fred
Douglas
Lord Leathers
Gen
B. B. Somervell
Lew Douglas
Somervell
Lew
Italy
Conte di Savoia
Hull
Admiral Storni
Storni
Foreign Office
Guy Helvering
California
Manchester Baddy
Los Angelsa News
Baddy
West
White House
Dean Landis
Boddy
Internal Revenue
Helvering
Kansas
Treasury Department
Morgenthau
Los Angeles News
Willkie
Senate Hesitates on Fulbright Resolution and Postwar Aims
Senator Connally signals Senate hesitation, arguing no action on the Fulbright resolution. The piece discusses postwar aims, allied intentions, and risks of premature treaties, touching on Britain, Russia, the United States, and a potential international police force. It questions sovereignty, mandates, and the relevance of the League covenant in shaping future actions.
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Washington
Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
House of Representatives
United Nations
Britain
Russia
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
Department of State
Admiral Standley
Moscow
Stalin
India
Churchill
Roosevelt
America
Pacific
Japan
Atlantic
Europe
League
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Rensselaer County
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St. Mary's Academy
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