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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
German Generals And Industrialists Oppose Hitler's "War Of Desperation"
Won Is Offering To Unconditional lSuren Terms OverG Is To

prohibit the destruction of Breslau by handing over the town. He had arranged with numerous of his col- laborators to get into contact with the Russians. An excellent source of information also says a majority of the inhabitants of Breslau favored such a course, though ignorant of the plot, which was discovered at the last minute by the Gestapo through treason of one secretary to Spielhagen. After the execution there were large demonstrations in the streets of Breslau and shoot ings.
 There were shootings in Berlin, too, especially in the north and east where trains and planes from the east arrived and the crowds saw that Nazi officials are wont to save themselves and their possessions first. On such occasions the 8. s. troops were forced to shoot at wo- men and children, which not even patriotic Germans like to see.
 The situation of Hitler now is par- ticularly difficult, because he needs the very men who opposed the war until the last, namely the generals of the old school. When the west front was handed over to von Rund- stedt and the east front to Mann stein, Hitter was entirely in the hands of the old generals clique. II is symptomatic that Mannstein al- ready has succeeded, against the furious opposition of the Himmlel clique, in bringing back such mem- bers of the general staff as vor Book and von Kleist, long retired by Hitler.
 The situation now is as follows Hitler, If he wants to continue the war at least for a few months needs the full-hearted collaboration of these best generals. The general: however, are eager to end the war
 If Goebbels gloomy propaganda campaign succeeds the war may las all during 1945. If not, a spectacular surprise may take place any mo. ment, which may not finish the wal altogether, but finish the resistance ] of large part of the German army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
By CURT RIESS


 Copyright 1945, NEA Service, Incl
 Paris, Feb. 5 - Leading German generals are eager to finish the war at the earliest possible moment and before there is much destruction in- side Germany.
 I have learned from neutral soources that peace feelers already are being made via Portugal and Sweden. These feelers represent the generals and topmost industrialists as being willing to accept uncondi- tional surrender provided the con- trol of Germany is turned over to them
 Hitler, of course knows about these overtures. His only chance to continue the war lies in rousing the German masses to such hys- terical frenzy and spirit of self sacrifice that no matter what the generals and industrialists feel and wish, they must lead popular war of desperation"
 That is why Goebbels permits widespread publication of news of the general gloom within Germany and the desperation of the popula- ton. GoebbeS' present propaganda motive is to whip the people into desperation because only such a state guarantees a continuation of the fight under HitlerS leadership. OPPOSE DESTRUCTION
 This type of fight necessitates a scorched earth policy and destruc- ton of everything before retreat. Such scorched earth policy not only would result in the prolonga- tion of the war, but also would cre- ate more chaotic conditions for after the war in Europe situa- tion which would aid the under ground Nazi movement and make
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

the USAAF has turned in an amaZ- ing job, WIZ Blue Network War Correspondent Ted Malone relates on his Top of the Evening program heard each Monday, Tuesday ana Wednesday at 800 p. m.
 For example," Malone says More than 14,000 wounded men have been flown back to the united States by the ATC since D-Day III Europe-a figure greater than the total of American soldiers who died of wounds following action III World War L"
 "The Army lists some 37,000 men killed in action in World War l. with an additional 12O00 dead ol wounds. presumably after reaching field hospitals" Malone points out'
 Contestants chosen from studio audience answer questions and mSn in uniform profit, when Bob HawK 5 ."Thanks to the Tanks quiz airs over CBS, tonight, at 7:3O p. m', over OBS. Quizzees who answer tnelr questions correctly are permitted to designate the service men to whom their winnings (cigarettes) are to De sent Otherwise, the smokes are sent to conyalescents in armed forces hospitals. Lynn Gardner, vocalist and Peter Van Steeden's orchestra provide the music.
 Parks Johnson and Warren Hull, set up their CBS "Vox Pop micro phone in the USO "Buddtes Club" on Boston Common, tonight to take part in the observance of the fourth anniversary of the United Service Organizations, (WABC-CBS, 8:OO- 8:30 p. m).
 The "Buddies Club one of l8 similar service centers in Bosotn also is one of the largest of 100 in the entire New England area. It enjoys the distinction of having the only private building permitted on Boston Common.
 Cavalcade of America will broad cast one of the radio highlights o1 the season, when Bing Crosby will star tonight over NEG in dramatic and musical resume of his recent USO trip overseas. Cavalcade'S Feb ruary 5th broadcast will also be IT. celebration of the fourth anniversary of the United Service Organizations the publi csubscription organization which makes 1t possible for Ameri- can performers to brng entertain ment and touch of home to mil lions of our boys overseas and 1T camps in this country.
 TAKE 4-RADIO MONDAY .,,
 With an unrivaled display of in trepidity, Ed Wynn, as Bubbles, be- comes warden of state penitentiarJ filled with some of the most desper' ate criminals in the country during the Ed Wynn Show over WATR and the Blue Network tonight at 300 ? m
 Because he aided State Senator McGarrett" during his recent cleo tiOn campaign, Bubbles Is given thu fob as . political prune.' The fac that the post was turned down D! several experience. penologistS fall to disn1ay "The Perfect Fool"
 While Bubbles deals with . jai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
PRISON 'LAWYER'
 SUCCEEDSFOR
 66, BUT NOT SELF

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. 5-CUP) While 66 ex-convictS enjoy their legally won freedom, Clyde MeekS, whose amateur law practice show ed them the way, still sits behind the walls of the Missouri State Penitentiary seeking the legal loop hole that will set him free.
 The stopped. balding Meeks has spent IS of his 40 years behind bars, with two years of freedom out of the last 20. Now serving a sentence for forgery, he was previ- ously imprisoned on charges Of burglarly and highway robbery.
 Meeks' legal lore was acquired through a brief correspondence course in one of the "learn-law- by-mail" schools While he skill fully avoids being charged with practicing law without license, he has let 1t be noised around that he is available for pertinent conversa- tions.
 No Fees, but Gifts
 Despite his statement that he had no desire to burden the courts with useless litigation the peti- tions flowing from Meeks' ready fingers have averaged IS to 20 month. He said at least 66 former inmates have been freed because of his legal efforts since 1940.
 Meeks said he charges no fees because he has no law license-but accepts gifts" from grateful clients. It is estimated that he receives about $10 from each "client" for his services. Those who have read briefs prepared by the convict lawyer say they are wordy, correct in detail legally styled, and ex- pertly typed.
 Meeks' legal career got off to a bad start. In 1899, during a parole from a 15-year term for robbery, Meeks was charged with forging check in his home town, Spring field, Mo, He was convicted and sentenced to five years. Fresh from the final lesson in the mail order law school, he demanded and got a new trial on the grounds that the man whose name was alleged 10 have been forced was not on court.
 He was convicted again and this time sentenced to seven years Tn stead of the original five. He acteo at his own lawyer at both trials.
 Rule Change Frees 50
 Back at the penitentiary in Nov- ember, 1889, Meeks began serving the seven-year sentence with the prospect of serving the 35 months remaining from the 15-year sen- tence too. Ordinarily, the service of the incomplete sentence would begin at the end of the new sen- tence.
 Through petitions which Meeks said he prepared the supreme Court invalidated the prison policy. The new rule was that prisoners must serve out their original sem tence under the parole revocation, then serve the new sentence.
 The new regulations freed 50 convicts who had served their sec ond sentences and were finishing their first. The releases did not apply to Meeks, because he was still serving the forgery sentence and hadn't started on the incomplete portion of the other. Again, Meeks' love of the legal left him in a spot. If he had wait- cd to file the petition after com- pleting the term for forgery, he would have gone free with the rest.
 Meeks is now employed in the prison auditors office as book keeper and typist. His primary ob- ject is to get his own release from prison; then he wants war jo5 not legal career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
WAVELETS
By BILL HARRINGTON

It's all play and no work for CTS who vie for free Stork Club dates via the Blind Date" phone on the Wit-and-woo session, tonight at 8:30 over Station WATR. Headlining the tempting trio who'll accompany the lucky service men are Peggy French, soon to be seen in the new Broadway comedy, Calico Wedding" and June Warren, star let of radio and television. Arlene Francis is mistress of ceremonies, and Tom Wallace produces the series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

possible comeback of the Nazl regime.
 But large parts of the German population are strongly opposed to scorched earth policy. They un- derstand that such a policy, while costly, perhaps is effective if there is enough terrain toward which to retire and make a counter-attack, as the Russians and Chinese did. But Germany is small and without deployment space, so behind the scorched earth many Germans see only the destructive part of the pol icy. Some obey but without enthu- siasm.
 Those with enormous possessions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

at stake, mainly industry, are open ly opposed to the Scorched earth plan. These industrialists hope to save at least something If and when they hand over possession to the Allies and deal with Allied indus trialistS.
 Spokesmen of this group is Franz von Papen, who is today in Port of Galet, Spain, and openly divorced from the Hitler regime. This is the reason why his wife and daughter hid out, trying to get into an Allied prison ship when we seized Papen's possession. Incidentally, this is an old plan already written up in my book, The Nazis Go Underground. :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

It's an old American habit-wait until the last min, ute and then yell about the big rush. poor servce anu no reference to the long lines of which will shortly throng the office of the Internal HeV accrate report on receipts for 1914 We have in mnd
 at present the statement that 27OOO auto owners m the Waterbury district have yet to apply for their 1929 at present by mail After the 18th it will be necessary to cali at the branch office If shortage Of clerks or ewer experienced clerks hand there will be some oelayS and the usual grumblng will follow. Now is the time Uo file your application Just mail the necessary lnfora ton and fee and you will get service Wait until the line forms and you won't even get sympathy YOU cant say the motor vehicle department officials ont warn you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

Radio Shorts "Hedda Hop pers Hollywood" pays a Hats Off" tribute to William Bendix, screen- lands loveable lug, and star of The Life of Riley" tonight, 7:15 p. m., over CBS .. Originally scheduled to appear on "A Date With Judy" Tuesday, February 6, at 8:3o p. m, over NEG, Frank Sin atra is forced to postpone his ap- pearance indefinitely Dressed to kill is the culprit stalked by MT. and Mrs North" who investigate the death of famous dress de- signcr, in Fitting for Murder" Wednesday. Feb. at p. m.. over NEG. Kay Kyser's College of Musical Knowledge" troupers troop to the Naval Air Station, at Paris Island, s. C., for their broadcast on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

break and other hoosegoW incidents, Jerry Wayne sings to Warnow's or chestral accompaniment.
 James Melton, handsome young American tenor, will share guest honors on the Telephone Hour to- night with eighty young ladies. The WAVES Singing Plato~' from the United States Naval Training School Womens Reserve. at Hunter Col lege, New York, will come to Studio 6-B. Radio City, to perform with Melton, Donald Voorhees,, and the 57-piece Bell Symphonic Orchestra. The program is heard on NEG at 800.
 Popular music fans who are given tc making comparison of the re- spective appeals of the Dorsey brothers will be given an unusual opportunity to do so during the week of February 5th.
 Both Tommy and Jimmy will be heard on "The Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands over the Blue net work at 9:30 EWT. Tommy will broadcast from Providence, R. l., on Monday night for the war workers of the Gorham Company, and Jim my will be presented from Washing ton, D. O., Saturday night In salute to the Department of State and the foreign service.
 It's long way from 8 Japanese concentration camp to an appear ance of Phil Bakers Take It Or Leave It" quiz, but Elsie Nyland did it. Miss Nyland. born in China and recently returned to the United States on the s. s. Gripsholm after being held in Jap camp since 1941, waa one of Bakers recent contes- tants. Since 1t was the first time that former enemy prisoner had appeared on the series, Baker cast aside another precedent, allowing Miss Nyland to answer the category of questions that was her first choice though someone else had already answered the category in full Bakers only departure from the previously answered list of questions was the $64 query, which he changed to, What did you say was the name of the company you work fOr2" Mis- Nyland answered, The Chinese News Service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

EAGER TO END WAR
 I also have learned through neu- tral channels that dependable Nazis s. s. troops have been moved to areas not endangers by the Allies but by potential outbursts and riot There also have been mass sur- renders of the Volkstrum to the Russians. These surrenders take place according to well-prepared plan, not on the spur of the moment or in a moment of apine.
 Dr. Spielhagen, Deputy Mayor Of Breslau, who was executed as "a coward oevoid of honor" was a member of an old reactionary na- tionalist family. He had planned to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
-cURT RIEsS REPoRTS-

Curt Riess, noted author and analyst, Is on assignment in Eu- rope as international correspond ent for NEA and Waterbury Democrat. Author of such best sellers as "The Nazis Co Under ground" and Total Espionage" Riess Is recognized as an author ity on German internal affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
Good Evening.
TAKEN FOR A SLEIGH RIDE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

A new England sun IS slowly setting
 Der the hills at the end of day; snow-capped mountains and meadows
 Make a grand and glorious display. SAlong the hard-crusted roads
 Autos slither and they skid, High banks of snow border the road
 Houses and barns are completely hid. Cars stall on the icy highways,
 They skid into the road side, Instead of travelling under the power Of gaS' Much better to take sleigh ride Snow- bound are the country folks,
 For days they have not been to town, Looks like they're going for a sleigh ride
 So they haul the buffalo robes down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

Women of America have been asked this year 10 consider sending Valentines straight from the heart
 to husbands sweethearts and brothers overseas AS matter of fact members of the male sex may also send similar greetings from your old pal Jack or from the Gang" Instead of the Od-fashiOned razz greetings with comic background instead of lacy, frily paper creations Miss Peggy Eaton editor of Program Notes
 has started nationwide movement to have Amerlcans send pint of blood Miss Eaton appeals to the women folks We are appealing to the men. It's one way to show affection admiration and respect in real ana lifesaving way The plan calls for person to donate
 pint of blood for military purposes and then mail a Blood Donor certificate with their usual Valentine to let the boys over there know that this time it came straight from the heart. Persons who have studied the plan and who have given enthusiastic approval ot its purpose visualize future Valentine days in peace times when persons will flock to designated places un- der Red auspices and their sympathy for less fortunate Americans with straight from the heart" actions pint of blood has been the difference between life and death for some wounded man, 1t mas been pointed out and when 12,OOO,OOO Tanks return to civilian duties they will be in position to give direct testimony of the value of the Red Cross work in Oper ating it's mobile blood plasma unit. If you are anx- ious to be of service this year well there's suggestion It's your chance to go modern and observe Valentine day in patriotic way straight from the heart"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

HOW TO WIN FRIENDS" is the title of this little dissertation And find unnecessary to offer apoo gies to Dale Carnegie, in fact, we tender our prouse thanks to the officials of the Connecticut Railway Lighting Company for their thoughtful remembrance The little booklet is promised the principle, Good Public Relations is Good Business It is addressed to employees bus operators particularly The complete title of the book is "How to Win Friends for Yourself and Your Company. It has number of gentle hints on courtng favorable opinion The ideas could be adopted by every business firm It would bring ray of sunshine into drab uncertain often unpleasant business contacts It would inject friendness into public relations. The book offers suggestions to both epoye and the patron asks employees to check on their personal appearance each day before leaving the garage and to remember that
 the most important people in transportation business era the passengers. They provide the money to pay all
 t&e costs of business including our wages They must be pleased with service. On the other hand and by the token the public expected to take into consideration number of factors the most important Of which is that the bus operator HUMAN BEING and he expects to be treated such He is not responsible for all the ailments and defects in the transportation system service It is book which both employe and patron read with mutual appreciation and benefits Incidentally plan to appropriate few suggestions for the basis of another Tower item in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

Brass Nuggets You place bet easily these days most any event except horse racing. You can take your choice in the current murder trial and wager that the verdict will be first degree second degree Of the only loser in the drama will be the accused Either way, he loses His life on the first degree count his fes freedom the second degree Yet of the boys for the want of thrill that accompanies gambling instinct "hunch" willing to bet for the "fun of it". Over 750 vital jobs open in Water bury reports the WING yet believe it not next week more than of fathers with wives and children looking to them for support being drafted" for military service Either faulty of loyalty to their employer lack of confidence in the Selecve Service system to follow through the threat of Work Fight led them to daily around until their number flashed up" Local Snatra bobby y-sockers" have grievance They charge that the sponsors of popular radio program have to select specials Extras so that an opera star can take Frankies place. In other words Frankie is still their idol when it to singing popu
 lar Songs and Lawrence Tbbett is just opera singer . The telephone company is really swell outfit to work for and to work with Its announcement on safe- guarding the pension and benefit privileges of it's em- ployes serving in the Armed Forces very liberal and encouraging It gives incentive to empoye-stockholders to give not only what is expected in the line of days work but little something more It is morale booster Here's hoping executives of our Socaed intuition indus tries will read the official notice and remember some Of their promises in the years to come
 Good Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05
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Mnndav,s "(ag-of the-Day"

Bill Burton, who guides the car- eers of Dick Haynes and Helen Forrest, tells of the sentry at an army camp on Long Islanf who was bitten by a valuable dog from one of the neighboring estates. In self defense the soldier Jabbed the ani- mai with his bayonet. The dogs owner brought charges, with the evidence showing that the sentry had not been badly bitten.
 Why didn't you knock out the dog with the butt end of your rifle?" asked the judge.
 Well" said the soldier, clinching his case, Why didn't he bite me with his tail?"
 George Burns screams uncle, but not affectionately, when Ora cie's uncle John drops in for visil and takes over the Burns household during the George Burns and Ora. cie Allen broadcast tonight at 8:3( D. In., over CBs.
 The Air Transport Command Oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

The Ar Transport Command Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-05

break and other hoosegow incidents Jerry Wayne sings to Warnow's or chestral accompaniment.
Evening star., 1945-02-04

broken chairs around it. On the
rear wall is a conglomeration Of
small hardware, bits Of harness,
forks, shovels and rakes. On the
floor are kegs of nails and bolts. In
the back room Is the big drum of
kerosene and a clutter of miscella-
neous tools; in the shed beyond are
the bags OF grain and bales OF hay.
OF course, the general store Is a
mart of business. But 1t is much
more than that. It Is q place where
men gather to wait for the Sis local
from the city; 1t is place to dis
cuss and settle local, national and
international affairs. The general
store deals in commercialities, but it
also deals in democratic friendliness.
It has played-and is still playing
its role in the drama of country
living.