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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1944
Page
5
General Eisenhower urges workers to move away from danger points and contribute to the war effort without inviting annihilation. He warns that the Gestapo fears 12,000,000 determined Allied workers who can decide the fate of the Third Reich by timely action.
A critical assessment of Roosevelt and Dewey following a political address. The piece contrasts Dewey’s high minded refusal to attack with Roosevelt’s perceived personal smears. It argues Dewey has maintained dignity while Roosevelt’s campaign rhetoric risks undermining his claims to public service.
The American Legion criticizes universal peacetime conscription while General Marshall urges a larger standing army. The piece argues for a science based readiness, emphasizing physical fitness, education, and leadership development rather than year long service alone. It cites U S Navy officer training and Russia’s liberal education policy as models for fostering skilled leaders for future defense.
Postwar agricultural economists at the Harris Foundation talk of surplus crops and looming acreage cuts as America faces a farm-heavy economy. They warn production outpaces consumption, with rail and retail shortages persisting for some foods, while wage pressures and policy shifts shape farmer prospects and the nation’s rebound.
The piece lauds the French Maquis and Allied push into France, crediting partisans behind German lines for hindering Nazi advances and aiding liberation. It warns of a future resistance built from slave laborers repurposed by Hitler and notes a clandestine network among “Hitler’s serfs” prepared to act with unidentified tools when needed.
The piece weighs whether Don ald Nelson should stay as head of the War Production Board or be reassigned. It argues that a fulltime WPB chief is needed in peacetime reconversion, notes the political stakes of his possible foreign duties, and condemns shifting him without clear leadership. It also mentions unrelated remarks about a new laundry girl and wartime topics.
The piece argues Finland bore a heavy price for backing Nazi Germany, delaying exit from the war and facing territorial concessions plus reparations. It notes the United States refused to sign the peace deal with Finland while Britain and Russia did, and laments the stubborn stance that prolonged the conflict’s costs.
Henry Wallace urged viewers that postwar problems span generations and hinge on basic principles, not personal popularity. He argued Roosevelt must cooperate with Churchill Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek, yet warned that fate lies with the people, not any single leader. He insisted England acts by national interest, not personal likeability.
The Record reports Governor Dewey in Los Angeles argues for expanding Social Security to cover over 20 million Americans and extending unemployment insurance. He calls for medical services access, veterans’ aid, and state local roles in postwar security and job creation, framing security with freedom and opportunity.
A dense OCR transcript lists radio programs and times across multiple stations. It names hosts, show titles, and segments such as Morning News, News Highlights, breakfast programs, music blocks, and variety features, with numerous partially legible entries and occasional station identifiers.
Raymond Moley argues that large federal land holdings and a new presidential proclamation creating the Jackson Hole Monument spark concern in Wyoming over state revenue and rights. The dispute centers on executive power, with Wyoming historians and geologists challenging the monument’s scientific value and the impact on taxation and state autonomy.
The article notes President Roosevelt abandoned a pledge of nonpartisan conduct and delivered a sharply partisan address on September 23. It questions why he moved into campaigning earlier, suggesting the shift aimed to maximize political power and contrasts with prior stance during the July to August campaign period.
Fair Enough Seeks Registration. The speech praises soldier voting rights and urges registration before mid October deadlines. Roosevelt’s campaign shift is noted with speculation about Dewey’s rising radio appeal and Democratic denials. The piece cites a San Francisco docks worker case involving Harry Bridges and Longshoremen’s unions, alleging political coercion and suppression of speech.
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