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in this war will not be forgotten"
 Tt is with the deepest regret that l am obliged to make such a statement to the house." he said, but after consultation with our Allies who equally are victims Of this unspeakable savagery, the gov ernment felt 1t their duty to make public the facts"
 Eden said the British prisoners were forced to build railways and roads into Burma. One eyewitness reported seeing half-naked pris- oners in a camp in Thailand whose privations had reduced them to ragged skeletons.
 "The same witness reported they wore no hats or shoes, and this, l may remind you, in a tropical ch- mate where the neighboring coun- tries are virtually uninhabited and where there are practically no To- cal resources which could provide medical or other material relief" Eden told the house.
 No Protection
 In Java, he added, many prisoners Were confined in camps without adequate protection against Malaria and with insufficient clothing and food to maintain their health.
 Reports from the northern area refer to the emaciated state of pri- soners arriving from Java, the foreign secretary said.
 The only exception to the record of Japanese cruelty he said, was that civilian internees held at Bang kok and Saigon were believed to have received 'tolerable" treatment.
 Eden added that prisoners of war held in camps at Hong Kong, For mosa, Shanghai, Korea and Japan proper also were understood to be living under reasonably satisfactory conditions, although he emphasized that these camps frequently do not provide adequate food.
 In Hong Kong, he said, conditions were deteriorating.
 Growing List
 The whole story would appear bad indeed, but have worse to come," he said. we have a growing list of cases of brutal outrage on individuals or groups of individuals. |"
 He then cited the case of an off, cer Of the Shanghai municipal police force who was interned with 300 others in a camp for so-called "po- litical suspects, who had incurred the anger of the Japanese occupa- ton police.
 'He (the police officer) was taken to an office in another part of the town," Eden related. When he em- erged from the building, he was practically out of his mind. His arms and feet were infected where the ropes had left deep scars, and he lost 70 pounds of his weight. He died within . day or two after his release"
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NCOuC11u6O 41CI1 rage J their forces along the remaining segments of either the Leningrad- Tallinn or Leningrad-Pskov rail ways, their position will be hopeless. Constant thaws have transformed open terrain into bogs, making high ways almost impossible.
 In the north, German position also is rendered difficult by the fact that only a narrow, 30-mile neck of land separates Peipus Lake and the Gulf of Finland.
 In a frontal attack, the Russians yesterday captured the railway junction of Tosno B miles south east of Leningrad and northeastern anchor of the German bulge. The garrison ito a large extent was ex- terminated" the Soviet high com mand said, while the survivors sur rendered.
 Assault Began
 Pushing another 18 miles down the main Leningrad-Moscow rail way, Soviet units reached the out skirts of Lyuban and began an as sault on the town. More than 300 Germans were killed in the first days fighting.
 Russian units inflicted a "heavy defeat" on the Spanish Legion, fighting with the Germans, in an undiscloSed sector. A considerable number of Spaniards were said to have been captured.
 Southwest of Novgorod, Merets- kov's forces captured Terebutitsy, three miles northwest of Shimsk, in an outflanking maneuver against the German stronghold of Staraya RuSsa. The Germans rushed up reserves from other sectors in an attempt to stem the Soviet advance, but were thrown back.
 Heavy German counter attacks also were reported north of Novosok- olniki on the central front and east of Vinnitsa in the southwestern Ukraine. The Germans were said to have used intoxicated" soldiers on the central front.
 All enemy thrusts were turned back and 4,500 enemy officers ard men killed. Sixty-five German tanks were knocked out on the Ukranian front alone.
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we put up with it, destroy our free dom."
 Hoyt also criticized government officials who warned repatriates ar- irving recently on the exchange liner Gripsholm against talking of Japanese atrocities for fear of re- prisals among prisoners tsill held by the Japanese.
 T don't agree with this" he said. 'If we tell the story of Japanese bestianty, frankly and boldly and as Q part of eacn days news, I think the Japanese will treat their captiveS better. With the war going against them, they will fear to do otherwise"
 Hoyt said he did not charge there was malicious obstructionism or 8 sinister conspiracy to withhold the truth from the people of this nation"
 ''It Is simply that there are too many men in the Army and Navy, sustained by too many like men in civil life, who do not think it necessary to keep the people in- formed"
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! shot down large number of the raiders.
 It was the first attack by British heavy bombers on Europe since they dropped 2,240 short tons of explosives on the German indus trial center of Magdeburg and smaller forces hit Berlin and northern France the night of Jan- uary 21.
 Bombers and fighters also shut tied back and forth across the Eng fish Channel during the night for new raids on the French invasion coast.
 Berlin last was hit in a major attack the night of January 20, when 2,576 tons of explosives were dropped in an assault equalling in weight the heaviest ever made on the capital.
 Last nights raids brought an al- most complete radio blackout over Germany and Western Europe. The Berlin transmitter was off the air for three hours.
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 U. s. Relief

(Continued from Page D nue of relief, in view of Early's statement, apparently has been closed.
 The state department for some time had been attempting to make arrangements for third Gripsholm exchange. but Secretary of State Cordell Hull recently disclosed there had been little progress.
 In any event, the army-navy re- port left no doubt that the Jap anese government had brutally dis carded all civilized rules in the treatment of prisoners captured in the Philippines.
 The story aroused congressman and government officials alike to deep anger which, many of them de-
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railways under tropical jungle con- ditions without adequate food clothing, shelter. or medical care
 Prisoners Drowned
 At sea-8oO prisoners were left under sealed matches and drowned after an Allied submarine tor pedoed the Lisbon Maru November l, 1942.
 Eden estimated that deaths among British and Indian war pri- soners in Thailand alone ran into the thousands with the health of all survivors deteriorating rapid ly in the jungle camps.
 Latest information reaching the government indicated that the great majority of British Empire prisoners in Japanese hands were being forced to live under much different conditions than those re- lated in postcards and letters.
 Some recent communications from the prisoners were fin terms dictated by the Japanese author ities," Eden said in giving Con- mons WIldI Ile Sd1u was SA ave news about the treatment of Bri- tiSh prisoners of war and interned civilians in Japanese hands,
 The prisoners included those from the British commonwealth and India" he said.
 Between 80 and 90 per cent of the total prisoners and internees held by Japan were confined in the Philippines, Netherlands East In dies, Borneo, Malaga, Thailand or Indo- China, Eden said.
 Inspection Denied
 "The Japanese government hitherto has withheld permission for neutral inspection of any camps in the question:" he said We have not been allowed to know the number of prisoners, nor have their names been indicated to us"
 Eden warned the Japanese to re- fleet that fin the time to come the record of their military authorities
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clared, can be quenched only by the visiting of retributive justice if not now, after the war-against responsible Japanese from the em- peror down.
 There was little demand, however. for an eye-for-an-eye policy toward Japanese in American hands. As of Jan. 2, the War Department said, only 377 Japanese fighting men had been taken prisoner since the start of the war. Indicative of Amer ican treatment of war prisoners is the fact that none of the 377 Jap anese prisoners has died.
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way you do. It keeps you interest ing-and. of course, young.-K. J."
 'Pittsburgh: Dear Walter: I feel compelled out of fairness to rise in your defense against the caStiga- ton printed in 8 recent issue of the Messenger here. know this editor well. I know what goes on in Homestead, and I must say that, despite the fact that you are so far from the place. you have a clearer picture of what goes on there than the editor who wrote the blast against you. He hopes, of course, you'll reply to his attack and get his name in over 300 papers. He's that kind. Or he is trying to throw up 8 Smokescreen to camouflage what would make more interesting reading if you sent an investigator to unravel the whole truth about the industrial grab of the century. Don't retract a thing. You nailed them good, mister. Congratulations on your excellent work and your Spunk. ."-(name omitted by WW)
 Boston: Dear MT. w.: We are trying to bring this newspaper con- test to the attention of the working press everywhere. Any mention certainly would help the thing along. Sincerely: c. w. Morton. The Atlantic Monthly, 8 Arlington St., Boston"
 CThe magazine offers 5000 for the best article on Freedom of the Press in the U. s. The main purpose of the contest is to exam inc the functioning of newspapers in & democracy. Newspaper read CTS as well as newspapermen, no matter their job, are eligible. En- tries not later than May 1)
 "McCaw General Hospital, Walla Walla, Wash: Dear Sir: I wish you could see the fellows here listen to you. Their emotions are intense in their faces. And when you tell us about certain Congressmen ham, pering the war effort - you should see their fists clench. Even with their malaria and wounds you can't picture their icy contempt-for these politicians and their double talk. I tell you the returned sol- diers are getting madder and we lean on men such as you keep us informed. Sincerely, Pvt. M."
 "New York: Well, Cong. Rankin (whom you called punk and a member of the House of Reprehen- sibles) sizzled on the House floor and then confirmed everything you said about him. Behind the shel- ter of House immunity, of course. He also said your real name is Lipshitz. Didn't you, five years ago Con the radio and papeD offer any, one $10O.OOO in cash if they could prove it? And does that offer of $100, 900 still go?-G. Roache.'
 Make it $200oO0.
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 will be sent only to those request ing them, and will be mailed by town clerks to their last known ad- dresses. They will be counted up to noon on election day.
 Provisions already have been ap- proved for the making of new electors by commanding officers al camps, and for towns to hold spe- cia1 sessions of boards to admit servicemen as electors at any time, instead of at stated intervals as now provided by law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-28
WILLIAMS INQUEST TODAY

Chicago. Jan. 2s-CUP)-The final inquest into the staying of Mrs. Frank Starr Williams today was scheduled for Feb. 8, after her daughters, Mrs. Patricia Goodbody, 28, and Miss Elizabeth Born, S3, were given "a clean bill of health" following lie detector tests.
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FIGHTING IN ROME

London, Jan. 2s-(UP)-Partisan guerillas have cut the German controlled rail line between zagreb and Belgrade in six places in Cro- atia. a Jugoslav communique ar1- nounced today.
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'sNew York: The London Express would like to reprint your Nov. 10th column If I Wrote the Peace Wire collect if any objection"
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Washington. Jan. 28-(UP)-Sec- retary of State Cordell Hull, com- menting on the Japanese atrocities, said today it would be necessary to assemble "all the demons available from anywhere and combine their fiendishneSs to describe the conduct of those who inflicted these un- thinkable tortureS."
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Allied Headquarters, Southwest Pacific, Jan. 28-CUP)-Gen. Doug- las MacArthur, commander of the American forces on Bataan until he was ordered to Australia, de- clined to comment today on the Army Navy report on Japanese atrocities.
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Walter. Wi11cI1eII
 In Ne1e York

way you do. It keeps you interest ing-and. of course, young-K. J."
Bradley beam., 1944-01-29

MONDAY-January 31
 7:30 P.M.-Dancing Class for Be ginners, U.S.O. Center
 8:3O P.M.-Birthday Party and Dance, N.C.C.S., K. of c. Hall, 121 Yyman Street TUESDAY-February l.
 All Day-Open House (swim- ming), Y.M.C.A., 122 Chestnut Street
 8:15 P.M.-Birthday Party and Dance, N.C.C.S., A State Street 8:30 P.M.-Dance, Y. M. c. A., 122 Chestnut Street WEDNESDAY-February2 2 7:15 P.M.-Torchbearers' Youth Group (servicemen invited), Sal vation Army, 12 Stearns Sq. 500 P.M.-Birthday Dance for Colored Servicemen, Women's Club, 35 Spring Street
 500 P.M.-Dance, Y.W.C.A., 26 Howard Street
 8:3O P.M.-Symphonic Hour, Finger Painting, Voice Record ing, U.S.O. Center THURSDAY-February 8
 500 P.M.-Birthday Party and Dance, Jewish Welfare Board, 130 Maple Street
 500 P.M.-Photography Class 500 P.M.-Open House for Col ored Servicemen, 1869 Main Street
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you like to sing or play an instru- ment; you stay at home Saturday afternoon to listen to the opera broadcast; you spend a summer evening listening to a symphony or band; you Wrangle with your friends over the comparative merits of Louis Armstrong and Benny Goodman" To that definition we would add-if you attend the Tues day evening concerts of recorded music at the Base Library. Bring your letters to write, bring your pipe or your cigarettes, bring a nickel for "coke" and relax in the informality of our weekly "Pops" concert.
 Next Tuesdays program is made up, as usual, of request numbers, which accounts for the variety of both composers and compositions. The first recording will be Enesco's Roumanian Rhapsody built on au- thentic Roumanian themes, freely treated. This will be followed by Fin Heldenleben, by Richard Strauss. It is generally agreed that this is an autobiographical piece, with Strauss himself as the hero, since he quotes literally from sev- eral of his well-known compost tions.
 The third composition to be play ed in Haydn's Surprise Symphony which has it's first performance in London in 1792, and became an inn mediate success. As an architect in tones, Haydn ranks among the highest and his Surprise Symphony is a fine example of his art.
 The program will close with .Mozart's Quintet in E fiat for Wind Instruments and Piano, chosen be- cause of it's brilliance and original ity.
 Remember the time and place, 1945 next Tuesday at the Base Li- brary.
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HARTFORD TRANSPORTATION.

At O20O every morning, two and one-half ton truck is available to transport personnel from Hart ford to the main gate. This truck leaves the railroad station prompt ly at the above hour and makes one stop at the Keney Tower.
 A 1905 daily, bus to Hartford leaves from Windsor Locks.
 The Bradley Field bus leaves for Windsor Locks daily on the hour and on the half hour. By leaving at 1880 connections can be made in Windsor Locks with the 1905 bus for Hartford.
 At 2315 daily a bus leaves the Hartford Railroad Station for Brad ley Field. Two buses are available if the situation warrants. These arrangements have been for the convenience of the men who are on pass or furlough, thereby eliminating the need of hitchhik- ing.
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WINDSOR LOCKS

SUNDAY-January 30th
 4:00-5:30 A.M.-Symphony Hour 3:00-11:OO P.M.-Open House Hospitality. Soldiers and guests invited MONDAY-January 31st
 8:0O-11 :0O P.M.-USO Social and Dance. Refreshments served. TUSEDAY-February 1st
 8:00-11.O0 P.M.-Regular Dance. Bradley Field Orchestra WEDNESDAY-February End 4:OO-5 80 P.M.-Child Activity. Housing Unit -z:.: :* 8:OO-11:00 P.M.-Informal Danc- ing
 THURSDAY-February 3rd 8:0O-11:3O P.M.-"Get Acquaint- ed Dance" FRIDAY-February 4th
 8:00-11 100 P.M.-Battle of Brad ley. Reserved for military person nel
 SATURDAY-February 9th 8:00-11:0 100 PM. .-B Battle of Bradley. Staged for civilians, in connection with Fourth War Bond Drive
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Nine-O-Two Party Elects WAC Queens
Pre-St. Patrick's Day Affair Features COlOrful Decorations

Known officially as "A Two Months Before St. Patrick's Day Party" the 902nd entertained with dance and party last Saturday night.
 Two representatives of the WAC Detachments were selected to reign over the affair as Queens" The two honored WACs were Pfc. Mar garet Mowry and Pvt. Marion Wood. Pvt. Wood was presented sceptre topped with a large sham rock and Pfc. Nowry was crowned with green and white crown by Capt. Anton w. Bondy, Command ing Officer of the 902nd. Master of Ceremonies, Sgt. Victor Blais, gave an introductory talk.
 The decorations, considered to be the most colorful ever seen at Bradley, were of St. Patrick's Day motifs. The lower floor was used for dancing, and was decorated with large cartoon panels enscribed with the names of Enlisted Men and guests of Irish background. The entrance way was decorated to resemble an Irish Shanty, and the walls were hung with Sham rocks.
 Refreshments were served from four separate buffets on the upper floor, which had been transformed by Squadron 902 artists and camou- fleurs to resemble New York's fam ed McSorley's Old Ale House. Flor adora girls enlivened the walls in their ornate gilt frames. The Police Gazette and portrait of John l.. Sullivan decorated the bar mirror. The public house featured old fashioned Free Lunch, and the brass rail was fanked by gleam- ing spitoOnS.
 The only suggestion of 1914 came from "The Face On The Bar Room Floor. The "Face," was a large and sad eyed picture of Herr Hitler which had been nailed to the floor to receive the tramplings of sev- eral hundred pair of shoes.
 One feature of the evenings en- tertainment was Ye Old Barber Shop Trio, starring TI3 Robert Nofke, T/5 Charles Kincannon, and Pvt. Ed Pollick. This moustachio'd trio really rendered Sweet Adeline and Down By The O-Old Mill Stre-e-e-am.
 More than 300 persons danced to music furnished by members of the Bradley Field Band.
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SPRINGFIELD

Next week the USO in Spring field will feature a number of par ties in connection with the third birthday of the organization, which is to be celebrated nationally this year.
 SUNDAY-January 30
 10:OO A.M.-11 100 A.M.-Sunday morning Coffee Club, followed by the Church Cavalcade Ca guide to the church of your choice), {, USO Center.
 10:OO A.M.-2:00 P.M.-Bruncheon Especial program, junior host esses, gree photographs to send home, luncheon served), J. W.-B., 130 Maple Street
 7:30 P.M.-Chapel Service, Sal vation Army, 12 Stearns Sq. 7:30 P.M.-Party with Junior Hostesses, Y.W.C.A., 26 Howard Street
 500 P.M.-Music Night-Infor- nal Sing, U.S.O. Center
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Officers Party, Dance
 At USO Next Sunday

Officers of Bradley and West over will be guests at a party and dance to be held at the USO Center, 49 Chestnut St., Springfield, on Sunday evening. 6 February.
 The affair will be one of the first of it's kind ever run for officers at the Springfield USO. Hostesses will be present to act as dancing partners but those attending may bring their own guests. The Bradley Field Or chestra will provide music for the party which will begin at 20OO hours and continue until midnight.
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Cpl. Sidney Dawes orating to a gaping audience. Regular feast of reason and flow of soul this boy gives out Must get that stuff on the Gate.
 Pfc. Nick Calsesno thumbing his black book in phone booth. So we don't do, Nickie? !? Distant pastures may look green, but then, a bird in the hand, my stalwart guard.
 Congratulations certainly in or der for Bandmaster Rene K. Pittet now daddy to two proud sons. Theme song of new arrival: You heard me cry last night" (You ain't kidding). -".:
 People We'll Sure Miss:
 Is it true that Mildred Taravella will join up with Uncle Sam? When you're natty WAC, Millie, don't forget to come back and show yourself to your old pals.
 Oracle Johnson (of the Bloom field Johnsons) to be a Cadet Nurse. Won't she just look too, too divine!
 Bouquets to Hostess Mary Zenzic, now Mrs. George E. Gordon of Will son. Georgie is navy, and they're both so, so happy!
 Want to win a nice pretty $25 Bond, gals? Well, then, bring your bestest beau to the USO on Satur- day night, February 9th, to the epic of the season, "Battle of Bradley" /" Pm so excited! Ten lucky winners to walk off with bonds tucked away, but tucked away!
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For Your Pleasure At the USO's

tai Orchestra and Hostesses. 8:3O pm. WEDNESDAY,
 Social Hour-U.S.O. Club-9:3O- II pm.
 Swing Shift Dance-Y.M.C.A.- 1 am. (Thursday).
 Service Mems Party-Central Baptist Church. Hostesses and Refreshments. 8 pm. THURSDAY :
 Sketching of Service Men and WACs-U.S.O. Club-7:30-9 pm. Ballroom Dancing Instruction U.S.O. Club-7:30-8:30 pm. Military Dance-U.S.O. Club 8:3O-11 pm.
 Dance-Y.M.C.A.-8-11 pm. FRIDAY
 Afternoon Tea-U.S.O. Club - 3:30-5:O0 pm.
 "2S" Night Club Frolic-U.S.O. Club-8-11 pm.  Game Night-U.S.O. Club-8-11 pm.
 observation-disclosures and Orchestra-8:3 :30-12:00 pm.
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Sgt. Joe Stewart is some shakes at square dancing. Quite a spectacle to see Stewy cavorting around to beat all get out. An adaptable lad. Elsie, Wanda, Joe and Tony play ing pinochle in the lounge. Nice do- mestic scene: so nice to come home to, as time goes by.
 Understand Al Caroselli is feel ing somewhat better. We miss you, Al, boy; and please convince the medics we look for you up on that bandstand. {And you'd be surprised who keeps asking for you.)
 Disa and Data:
 Cpl. "Ruby" Rubenstein teaching Whitey how to whirl.
 Barbara Oates trading repartee with Pfc. Antonio Hollywood Tony) Pernesiglio. When inter viewed the Apollo of the Bronx re- moved his Corona Corona and re- marked: My friends refer to me as Frank Sinatra II. The only diff ference between me and Frankie is, I'm All"
 < Snuffy Smiths new hairdo. Can't do thing with it since he washed it.
 Elaine, looking so nice, but sigh ing for old meanie, Pvt. Lawrence Kruter, who would be in the hos pital when she so wants to dance.
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 Pvt. Louis Good Time Martyr Marton practicing doubletalk on a bit of blue, five feet two.
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HARTFORD

SUNDAY
 Coffee Hour-9:3O-11 :OO am. Open House-U.S so. Club-3-7 pm.
 New Members Party - U.S.O Gub.-7:30-10:3O pm. Swimming -Y.M.C.A. - 3-8:30 pm.
 Victory Party-Y.M.C.A. - 8-11 pm. MONDAY
 Community Singing at U.S.O Cub.-8-10 pm. Informal Dancing-U.S.O. Club. -9:30-11 pm. TUESDAY
 Get Together Party-U.S.O. Club -8-11 pm.
 Square Dance-Y.W.C.A.-8:30- 11:45 pm.
 Dance Soldiers Recreation Gen. ter, Brown School. 79th Regimen
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ENESCO, R. STRAUSS, HAYDN AND
 MOZART MUSIC AT LIBRARY TUESDAY

On the jacket of Ellie Siegmeis- ter's "Music Lovers Handbook" is the following definition of music lover: "You are music lover IF