Streets Transform Troy as Repairs Advance
The article notes extensive street improvements in Troy under Mayor Atern’s program. Public Works crews resume residential street repairs, with Trojan involvement from Fitzgerald Bros Construction Co. Work from West Street to Third Street and Broadway to Mullen Street shows careful execution despite disruptions. Residents and businesses gain renewed civic pride as downtown and surrounding blocks improve.
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Anarchy v. Law Over Pittsburg Strike Threats
The piece denounces a sweeping strike that halted utilities in Pittsburg and threatens public welfare. It argues a national issue arises from the dispute, calls for mediation or compulsory arbitration, and urges government action to defend essential services and public safety.
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Labor unrest and the call for expert arbitration
The piece argues daily labor procedures require enforcement by courts and questions binding decisions by special labor boards. It stresses the need for labor experts to resolve conflicts and warns that vandalism and strikes threaten community order and democratic society.
Peace Progress and Prosperity in Democratic Critique
A political column argues the Truman administration bears blame for economic and postwar policy failures. It accuses Republicans of obstruction while urging a Republican Congress to redirect domestic and foreign policy and control inflation. The piece emphasizes reconstruction and budget reform as crucial to national recovery.
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Handegair
Taft
Lincoln and Free Market Debate Echo in wartime Era
A writer argues that calls for permanent government control mirror Abraham Lincoln era warnings. The piece praises limited state power while criticizing postwar interventions such as the OPA and wartime controls, noting their failures to align with supply and demand in the current meat market and economy.
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Siewards
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Attaire
Male
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Opposition to meat price controls sparks economic critique
A reader argues that removing OPA meat controls boosted public access and quality while prices fell after the return of controls. The piece blames stockyards and producers for shifting to profitable prices, notes layoffs in slaughtering, and calls for broader regulatory reform beyond meat.
Russia Advances Toward International Atomic Energy Control
The article notes a shift as Russia agrees with the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission report on stages of atomic production. It highlights Baruch's approval as a step toward international inspection and strict safeguards, aiming to curb warlike use and advance global security.
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United States
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Russia
Moon Broadcast Hope Traces Public Reaction to Space Link
Readers envision a broadcast from the moon as the Army plans a rocket mission to a sister planet. The note requests candid citizen input and a direct, unguarded view of recent Earth events, hoping the moon’s flaw reveals blunt opinions.
Record Letter Policy Clarifies Signed Submissions
The Record Newspapers will publish signed communications to preserve annual columns and show good faith. Unsigned names may not be published. the paper reserves the right to edit and shorten letters as needed.
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Bus Stop Riddle at Broadway Fifth Avenue Corner
A reader complains about bus stops and driver attention at the northwest corner of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. The note questions signage and blocking as the Troy Fifth Avenue Bus Co may bias rider access for three years.
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Fifth Avenue
Do Will Gdimit
Rinity
Language quirks and correct spellings explained
A reader offers guidance on pronunciation, hyphenation, and usage for terms like habaneta, post office, and bad as a prefix, citing style guides and examples from Montgomery daily. The discussion touches Spanish origins, German terms, and pronunciation hints for common words.
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United States
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Bad Teeleherhal
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Montgomery Daily
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Watervliet Gridiria Star Recall of Historic Football Team
Watervliet Gridiria recalls the glory days of Watervliet High football under coach Jones. The piece celebrates standout players such as Matt Lennon Jack Ane and Bud McGrath, and notes the town’s pride in its past gridiron success and upcoming return of football.
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Waterplint High
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Watervliet
Citizens urge OPA extension critics face diet of bread and water
A letter to The Record blasts politicians and labor leaders including LaGuardia and Winchell for pushing an OPA extension, arguing those who campaigned should endure deprivation. The writer laments societal turmoil, urges adults to let children grow normally, and favors sports and healthy living under athletic guidance.
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Troy
Washington Roundup Notes on Farm Policy and Wallace Plans
The column discusses farm policy tactics under the Truman administration, cattle market tactics, and pork supply trends. It notes Secretary Anderson’s stance against immediate decontrol, big producers’ influence in markets, and how political maneuvering around Wallace's 1948 bid could reshape Democratic strategy. It also covers Blay Wallace’s post resignation activity and potential 1948 run while touching on general Republican and Democratic positions.
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Sucratny Anderson
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Wishington
Heny Willice
Triman Himente
Wallace
Maleong
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Maynyrd Kelly
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House
John McCormnck
Ant Democratic Congressional Camipaign
Joh Sparkman
Waliaen's
Soviet Plans Push Toward Higher Industrial Output
Moley notes Soviet aims to lift pig iron to 19.5 million tons and steel to 39 million tons yearly while boosting coal, copper, and chemical production. He argues American capacity remains high and Russia seeks to raise output gradually, with heavy emphasis on industrial rehabilitation and long term growth into 1950. He warns about shortages and suggests world stability may improve if postwar production expands.
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