The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

war, Germany was ready [ est barrage of bombs in hist, This gives the key to the present German drive to the sea through the Low Countries. What Hitler wants in Holland is air bases plus new submarine bases in Nor- way the Na2ls plan 10 put the greatest squeeze in history on Eng land, subject her to q terrific air bombardment. and land invading forces for the first time since the triumphal march of William the Conqueror in 106G.
 The military strategy of the Naxis is the old SchIleffen plan used by the Kaiser's troops in the last war. Briefly sum marked, the plan Is: OUT. FLANK, DEVELOP, DESTROY.
 To this, the Nazis have added some streamlinlng of their own, namely the "locusts" or para chute troops, whose objective is to get into the enemys radio and telegraph offices, disrupt com municationS, and cause as much confusion as possible behind the lines.
 FIFTH COLUMN
 Confusion also has been created by Na2i agents sent to Holland in advance. The Dutch govern ment had realized the presence of these spies and done itS best to detect them. Many of them were dressed in the uniform of Dutch soldiers, and in order to spot that, sudden and secret orders were issued such as: "Between 2 D. in. and 6 ?. m. no soldier shall salute an officer"
 Then all soldiers who saluted officers were arrested. Some were found to be men who saluted from force of habit, but some were found to be Nazi agents, who na- turally had no access to sudden army orders.
 The Dutch army even changed It's uniform frequently during re- cent months, in order to prevent the Germans from copying 1t wholesale for Nazi agents.
 ROOSEVELT CALLERS
 A deep wrinkle furrowed the brow of General Edwin (Pa) Wat son, genial White House secretary, as he eyed the long line of call- CTS waiting their turn to see the President. It was 12 o'clock and the President was scheduled to re- ceive Secretary Hull and Under Secretary Welles at 1 D. In. for an important luncheon.
 Watson's eye shifted nervously from the clock to Rep. Joe Casey, good looking young Massachusetts Democrat, who was to go in next.
 "How long will you take, Joe?" asked Watson. "Will ten min- utes be enough?"
 q guess so. You know, all we are allowed in the House is five minutes"
 Gan you tell your story in that timc?"
 "Well, that all depends, Gen. eral," replied. You see, in the House, while our speeches are limited to five minutes, we don't have to yield to anyone. But with the President it's different. He does a lot of talking himself. Now, if I can beat him to the draw and get an agreement not to yield, could get through in five minutes"
 Say, that's great idea" beamed MT. Watson. From now on I'll tell all visitors that we are applying House debate rules to White House confer ences. Thatll keep things mov- ing on schedule here"
 NOTE-Fond of young Casey, Roosevelt chatted with him for more than 20 minutes, while Wat son verged on apoplexy.
 GERMAN SUPPLIES
 Diplomats arriving here from Berlin tell a significant story of Germany's shortage of food and materials. Undoubtedly this had something to do with Hitler's de- cision to stake everything on vic- tory this summer.
 Returning officials report that "Ersatz" coffee is brewed from apple peelings.
 The shortage is not only in foodstuffs but also in clothing, which is rationed to insure the supply for the armed forces. A woman may buy clothing only to the extent of 100 points" in the course of a whole year. And a single pair of silk stockings rates Qn saolnfe