The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-22
A PROPOSALS

Reports are still current to the
effect that a widespread peace Of
fensive involving many proposals
suggested to many peoples may be
expected soon.
Some people will inevitably lis
ten 10 these projects" says British
Ambassador Lord Halifax, but
England never will"
The English have decided, he sayi,
that dealing with Hitler is the
same as talking with a mad dog and
they are determined to defeat him
before negotiating.
Halifax refuses TO predict the
duration Of hostilities, but points
out England from the start had
planned for a three-year war at
least.
And while | remain convinced
We must continue preparations
for a long war, | do not exclude
the possibility any moment OF an
internal crackup. such as occurred
in the first World War" he says,
because Germany's 10000, 900 peo'
pie cannot stretch all over Europe
and impose themselves on the peo-
pies OF an entire continent"
There may be sound foundation
for the theory that Germany will
crack. The policing problem con-
tinues to grow larger and more COM
plex. At the same time Hitler by
his purges continues TO make more
and more enemies among influep-
tai people.
The new "V' emblems indicate
need for renewed faith in the power
of German armies to win. Police
automobiles have appeared or tho
streets bearing a placard inscribed
with the letter ~" in red.
The German radio is urging Ger
mans and residents Of countries al
lied to Germany and Of occupied
territory to display "V' signs
everywhere TO represent the word
"Viktoria," as a symbol of conf
dence in German victory.
The word "Viktoria" has been
specially coined for the occasion.
Germany needed a word TO fit the
letter selected by England for the
greatest propaganda drive of the
war. II stands for the victory OF the
secret sabotage societies being pro-
NOTED In all nations coming under
German oppression. II was a smart
move that Hitler made in offsetting
1t with a display in Germany OF the
1lsNAr I'D . aawT nHAwA 20 ST.
It, indicating victory for Germany.
English leaders felt that ar in
tensive propaganda campaign just
now and a drive for organization of
all people Of anti-German ~leanings
would be a great help in winning
the war. The idea was well received,
but now with the V being displayed
on both sides II is all becoming a bit
confusing. The Germans are on the
defensive, however, In this V war
of words, as England had hoped
they would soon be in all phases OF
the war. The letter V has been
called the symbol OF change and
parting OF the ways. The war may
now be al the vertex OF the ".
German losses in men and equip
ment have been heaTy.-Food sup
plies are limited and there Is always
the memory OF the suffering and de-
feat which the previous World War
brought.
The drive into Russia may have
a good temporary effect, but wheth-
er Hitler is successful in this or not
will make no great difference. II
he loses, the bad effect will be i'm
mediate. II he wins there will even
tually be u~nfavorable and trouble
some resctionsIThe Russian people
may fight among themselves and re-
volt against their government. but
they are united against other ma
lions. Russia is a big country. A
huge military force would be re
Quired to enforce German dictstion
n resistance in the present conquest
should fail.
Hitler's only hope is 10 progress
rapidly enough to conquer England
before American aid can stop him.
He may succeed. but many Ameri-
cans and practically all British
doubt II. Should the war continue
five years. as some predict, Herr
Hitler will be a busy little man.