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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-07
Most Soldiers Who Went Ouerseas n 1943 Or Before,
 Stand Good Chance or Being Discharged After VE Day

charges, both those for disability and points and the ones made pos sible by new inductions, would be about 100000. During the past 12 months discharges for disability and other causes have been about 450,000.
 Thus it would appear the num- bers discharged under the point plan may well exceed 1,300,000. which would 3e the case if other discharges did not mount Substan- italy above 450000. Actually, it seems reasonable to expect that other discharges may decline with the cessation of hostilities in Eu- rope. This should cut the casualty rate substantially until such time as large forces are put in action in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-07

So it would seem a good many who got overseas during the first part of 1943 should be in line. It would be a pure guess, but those with considerable combat experi- ence who were overseas up to the end of the Guadalcanal campaign in the Pacific and the landing on Salerno in Italy would have good prospects if they had few points for dependents and honors thrown in.
 There is one detail on which the army's recent announcement of post VIE Day plans was not too clear. It said the army's overall strength will decline by 1.300,000 net in a year, but that total dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-07
Unconditional Terms Reported
 By Won Krosigk-Proclamation From Allies Awaited AnyMinute

Washington, Moy 7-UP)Pesdent Trumon said today thot withholding reference the surrender forces Europe until could be completed for simultaneous statement here, London and in Moscow
 T have agreed with the London and Moscow govenments he said ho will make with reference the render of the forces Europe elsewhere until muo- statement be made by the three governments
 Until then, there is nothing can will say to you.
 The Presidents directed the crowd and radio reporters who beseeed the White House for
 Jonathan Daniels White House secretary released Mr. would the by the British ministry of information hot would be eoted VIE Day Britain with Prime Minister Churchill speo ing the British public at g a. (EWT)
 London, May 7 UP)-A Germon broadcast soid today that all remaining German forces Europe surrendered and there indications here that Allied proclamation the end of the would be made today.
 There confirmation from Allied hot the Ger had surrendered but sign London that the end of the
 Despite the Germon broadcast surrender fighting still between the Russons and the Gerons Czecho sovoko Gen. George Pottons U Third Army still against Progue United Wo Correspondent Reynolds Packard reported it eneounterng only slight resstonce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-07
NAZIs RETURN PRISONERS

London, May 7-(UP)-A French communique broadcast by thc Pa.'!s radio said today that a truce nas been concluded in the battle tor I.e French Atlantic port of La Rocnel.e and that the Germans have re- turned IFS prisoners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-07

The order for surrender given by Fuehrer Grand Admiral Karl Doenitz the broadcast said It the 2O74th day of the European
 Covers Million Troops
 Though the surrender order not confirmed inn meately it presumably covered the almost 100000 Ger troops still holding out in Norway Czechosovakia Austria Jugosavia the French Coast and the Channel Islands.
 Only an hour earlier, the BEG in it's Danish service broadcast report that the Norwegian garrison had capu lated Speedy confirmation of the surrender of the other German forces expected.
 An important announcement of undisclosed nature was expected in London around P M. GO a. m EWT), reliable sources said.
 The semi-oicia British Press Association said the hour of the VIE announcement being arranged lat this moment in telephone conversations between London Washington and Moscow It expected before dusk to- night.
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He Weather

Moderately Warm Full Weather Report Page 2.
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Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
Officer Gets First Taste of Combat, English Lads Attack With SnowbaIIs

Once again the call was for action. My men were waiting on the word.
 With a cry which was the equiva- lent of "Gung- g-How, "Banzai!", and Do you want to live forever?" I ordered them over the top in a desperate gamble. Snow was flying in every direction. Down went the fireman from Bldg. IT. A steadily widening smear of white appeared on the mail clerks chest. But did they stop? Not those hardened killers! Into the very teeth of the maelstrom they charged, routing the foe, and completely winning the day for the American Army.
 Three barracks orderlies are get ting Bronze Stars for gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. I am awaiting the Purple Heart as result of the ice ball that grazed my forehead, and the unit adds an- other citation to it's already glorl- ous record. Yes, friends, war is hell!
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
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of New York. He then spent a short time in Florida after 1925 and in 1927 shifted over to Dallas, Tex, where he became the south western representative for Fair child planes. While on this assign ment, he flew an aerial survey of southwest Texas and Mexico.
 He became associated with Stin- son in 1881, leaving in May of that year for the Philippine Islands. There he took up his position with the Philippine Air Transport Com- pany until he entered active duty with the Air Corps. During the ten years he spent in the Philippines, he accumulated total of 5M flying hours. He has piled up a total of 6M hours all together.
 Born in Bonaham, Tex, in 1895, Colonel Bradford finished high school in Bonaham and then en- rolled in the University of Wiscon- sin where he majored in science. In April, 1917, he left school in the Spring of his junior year to enter the Army. He attended the first Officers Training school at Fort Sheridan, H., and after receiving his bars, he transferred to the Avia- tion Signal Section, Signal Corps, as cadet. During May of 1918 he became a commissioned pilot and was assigned as pilot instructor at Gerstner and Rockwell Fields until the end of the war.
 Mrs. Bradford and young daugh- ter, Anne, are expected to join Colonel Bradford at this Base in the near future.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
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branched out with his own "ork". His claim to fame is his "wa wa" and "growl" type of play. His tone is extraordinarily powerful and it is said he has yet to play false note.
 This monster musical show is probably the greatest attraction yet shown on this Base. There's something for everyone's particu- lar taste and we're sure this clam bake will keep your feet tapping.
 The show starts at 1900, Satur- day May twenty-sixth at the Base gymnasium.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19

The following is ain excerpt
 from a letter written by
 Lieutenant in the Combat En-
 gineers to a friend at this
 Base. Shortly after it was writ
 ten, the Officer saw the real
 thing in Germany.
 Yesterday I got my first real taste of, combat. I had just reused myself from the lethargy brought on by the preceding evening and decided to inspect the barracks. Stepping out of the orderly room door, I was greeted fullface by a snowfall heaved from the arm of a rosy-cheeked little angel in an Eton suit. Making a nasty recon naissance of the tactical situation, I spotted my barracks orderlies and washroom marines entrenched be- hind the hedges and fences of our quarters, engaged in bloody com bat with half the London short pants set. Retrieving my hat, which was knocked off by the first snowfall, I further saw that they were getting the worst of it. E: "This is it, men," shouted. Bring up the achievements"
 Hearing these words, the first sergeant and the mail clerk rushed cut of the orderly room to the aid of their beleaguered comrades. l don't know where those English kids learned to throw, since they'd never handled baseballs, but as the fight went on their aim improved and they were soon bracketing in our position with deadly accuracy.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
DELAYED ACTION

Battle Creek, Mich. - Thirty years ago George Peabody applied for license to wed. It was re- fused because he couldn't get his mothers consent. The other day, George Peabody, 48, returned to the license bureau, bride on arm. We're going to get married" he announced. Mother finally gave in."
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
Rolling Kitchen
 To Sponsor Dance Here

The Rolling Kitchen Unit of Hartford, which has been providing entertainment and recreation for Bradley's hospitalized CTS during the past year, will broaden their activities this week by sponsoring a dance to be held at the Rec Hall on Tuesday evening for all per sonnel.
 The dance will feature the music of popular orchestra, hostesses from Hartford, plenty of refresh ments and entertainment.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
SALUTE!

Some flaw that is implanted Deep in all enlisted men Which sends them stalking pa
 tiently
 That happy moment when They find a spruce lieutenant All unwary of his fate One arm clutched full of bundles And the other round his date How word is grapevined swiftly. Til as far as eye can see Privates snappily saluting With fierce sadistic glee.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
Jewish Personnel
 Invited to Memorial Services in Hartford

Jewish Personnel of Bradley Field have been invited to attend Memorial Services of the Hartford Post 45, Jewish War Veterans, to be held at the Emanuel Synagogue, Woodland and Greenfield Streets on Friday evening at 2O00. Con- modore Harry A. Bait of Post 45 will be the main speaker at the Services.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19
'|Austere" Program For Krauts

Germany (CNS)-Germany will be re-educated with very "austere program" minus entertainment, comics and lighter newspaper and radio features for at least 6 months," according to OWI officials. "We are not trying to make life pleasant for the Germans" the OWI said.
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19

 THIS WEEK AT THE REC HALL The Recreation Hall located to the North of the Main Gate. Those attending social functions Monday 21 May 1945 JWB-USO DANCE Music by Gibson Wood and his Orchestra. Hostesses from JWB-USO in Hartford Sandwiches, fruit, punch and other refreshments
 Tuesday P May 1945 ROLLING KITCHEN DANCE Sponsored by Rolling Kitchen Unit of Hartford Host esses, refreshments and entertainment, including cheStra.
 Wednesday 23 May 1945 USO FROLIC DANCE Sponsored by the Windsor Locks USO with plenty of music, USO hostesses and light refreshments
 Thurday "A May 1945 JWBUSO DANCE Sponsored by the JWB-USO of Hartford and again feat types of refreshments, provided by Womens Auxiliary of Jewish War Veterans.
 Saturday 26 May 1945 USO FROLLC DANCE Windsor Locks USO again brings music, hostesses and refreshments to the Rec Hall. NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all affairs at Rec Hall begin at 2OOO, end at 23OO. Rec Hall open from 1000 to 23OO daily Features lounge chairs pool tables ping tables radio public telephone
Bradley beam., 1945-05-19

The happy pictured above Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kresge who Mr. Mrs for about five when this photo taken Violet Smith, who spends her duty hours Tool Room of the Main Hangar SSg Kge Squadron Bradeys basketball The couple married last Saturday the Base Chapel with Pfc Katherine Trombey Maid Honor Cpl John Beleni Best Man. Sgt Victoria Game and Pvt Joan Bridesmaids The bride who and chiffon with finger veil and who carried white marriage by her father Edwin C. Smith of Clifford Conn Her mother also attended the wedding Sg Kresge with h bride his when released from the service; meanwhile they
 make their home in East Hartford
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
THE COMMON COUNCIL

Now that the Common Council has formally
rejected the only proposal for an unrestricted
housing site which the Housing Commission felt
l. could recommend, Dctroits army OF unhoused
war workers are asking what is the next step
The Negro and white liberal leadership, which in
cludes some Of the Councilmen who voted for the
Oakwood site, have presented the danger-aden
facts of the housing situation with sincerity and IN
telligence.
Even Charlie Edgecombe warned that the
Housing problem is desperate and that the Housing
Commission could not now provide housing for re-
turning Negro servcemen of this war. The racist
policy adopted by the city government has led,
exactly where we warned that it-Would to dead
end.
Fear Of political reprsals from the Khan and
pro-fascists elements among whites was response
BILE for the Councils action. This same fear led the
city government to adopt the policy of protecting
llv-white neighborhoods. The liberal white and
Negro leadership has now recognized as never be-
fore the need for broad POLITICAL action. They
realize that the political strength Of Detrolts
liberal majority must be organized now to drive
from places of power the men who are selling their
souls for handful of fascists votes
At'least one of the next steps, therefore, must
be intelligent political action. William Rogell and
Gus Dorias are not only anti-Negro they are
menace to the entire community, white and black
These demagogues must be replaced by men who
are honest enough tc look facts in the face and
courageous enough to follow the dictates of both
their reason and their conscience.
We must not merely defeat these bigots in Of
fee, we must take positive action on behalf of can
didates who are dedicated to the welfare of the
whole community, candidates who will stand up
and fight for justice for all regardless of color
Neither the housing issue any other public issue
will be Justly resolved until the liberal majority of
Detroit organizes its political strength and takes
affirmative action in behalf of good government for
all the people.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31

authority has not segregated the Negroes into any
one housing development but has scattered Negro
families through practically all developments"
This condition is too democratic to suit the self
styled experts so they proceed to create racial
problem by recommending that districts be either
one or the other Certain slum-clearance projects
should be devoted entirely to colored occupants;
others entirely to white"
The report grudgingly comedies that perhaps
in a democracy like America where the ideal of
equality is so often expressed there should be no
racial problems" Nevertheless, they take crack
at the democratic character of Bridgeport's hous-
ing development, raising the old inter-marriage
DOGGY by stating: 1--WE believe that inter-racial as
ISOLATION, friendship, companionship and marriage
will not be greater in the postwar period than these
were in pre-war times. To force such conditions
would prove DISASTROUS
These experts therefore advise the city to force
segregation upon the Negroes and lay the grounc
work for ghettoes 1t is tn. old story of fear fear
that democracy might work, fear that Negroes and
whites might get along together in peace. They
want to put up a wall between the races so that
the little Negro kids and the little white kids may
learn to throw rocks at each other so that the evil
flower of race hatred may bloom in Bridgeport.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
FIGHTING TOGETHER

Democracy won double-victory last week
which will not only hasten the destruction OF
fascism in Europe but will thwart to some degree
the growth of fascism here in America as we'll
Stars and Stripes announced that Negro and whlte
boys were fighting side-by-s side in the lst and hh
armies on the Western front and that Negro COMBAT
troops PLAYED their part in the gallant dash across
the Rhineland These boys volunteered tor action
at the front They begged for this chance to smash
the Nazi myth and with it the racial myths OF thef
own country.
How some whites who know the truths OF
Negro life in America must marvel at the splrlt Oh
these men. These proud black boys Graded IN the
racestricken hnterlands of the blighted South ana
IN the dirty sidewalks of the ghettoes of the urban
North have risen above the gripping circumstances
of their life to destroy the enemies of their country
The boys are ramming the wall of color with
muscle and blood The slurs of bigots who would
keen them on their knees are insults to all America
The Negro soldier is proving his worth and meeting
every challenge in this war Those W.T. would
force these black boys into segregated and second
arv role today are prolonging the war and Spl1ng
the blood of innocent youth white and colored Our
bows believe they are fighting for freedom Tor
America and for themselves. They are determined
and courageous and they will not be denied the
victory they seek
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
LABOR LOOKS AHEAD

Victor G.. Reuther. assistant d.
rector OF JAWS War Policy d.
vision, is candidate for the board
OF education in the city-wide cleo
ton 20 be held Monday. April =.
JAWS FAR Practices Committee
earnestly urges every reader of
this column TO go 10 the polls and
vote for VIC"
Detro.:s educational systc m
needs 10 be llberallzed. Il needs
Our present school
board has been dominated so long
by the same reactionaries 1t has
almost become impcrvious to new
ideas designed TO equip our youth
for every day life in our virile.
growing and progressive city. The
one or two moderns left on the
present Board OF Education are
solely in need OF having their hands
strengthened before they too be-
come tired liberals OF yesteryearS
New and progressive programs
Of education need the stimulants
of a person like Victor Reuther
An example OF what we Sre .alk-
ing about can be found u the
enactment OF the intercultural code
which a; present needs 10 be I'M
plomented.
THE CODE was conceived as 4
means Of enabling our public
schools 20 prevent a recurrence
Of the l943 racial disturbance 10y
beginning now 20 teach children
Of various races. CrCcdS and ma
,onalities how to 1--we. work anc
play together
Although. for considerable time
the code has been IN effect, pre-
cious little has been done 10 &C.
the superintendent and the princi'
pals Of the schools TO adhere &C
the code and 20 implement the in
tcrculiural program Also, prac
tically nothing is being done. &c
change the ill-conccived racial anc
religious views OF some OF our pub
4. Ia ia 4
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31

tributed TO his TOO liberal policy
with the natives there. We don't
believe IL though. Cornelius Van
derbilt writes that the Duke has
been offered a Henry Ford Job
as sort Of European super-sales-
man. The columnist also report
ed that English conservatives arc
eyeiNs r.!s Oake for a top-pcace-
maker iob when the Germans are
dealt with.
sen. ALBERT HAWK r. Nj
has introduced an antl-lynchlna
bill i'm tho Senate similar 10 ono
pending before the House judiciary
committee. II is like one o. the
statute books Of the state Of Vir-
ginia
Tire Rcd Cross movie appeal for
funds with Ingrid Bergn r
stressed The all races 49, all creeds
idea We gave and we think YOU
should. TOO. but how about making
the Rcd Cross live up'to that!
That's all for now keep
fighting and write your folks
back home In Dixie. II any. 10
get out there and show the world
they won't take any more second
class citizenship - even " thcv
10 nothing hut meet in the VIII
lage square at an appointed hour
and sing America
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
STARTING TROUBLE

1t has been reported that study of the housing
situation in Bridgeport, Connecticut has recently
been made by group Of st. Louis experts. Tie
study project was sponsored by the Bridgeport
Chamber of Commerce. This group Of self-styled
acknowledgement Counselors found some
thing in Bridgeport which disturbed them no end
We quote from their report: IN Greater
Bridgeport the coored population scattered over
a larger area than it is in many other cities, and
this scattering has been particularly noticeable
since the war imigrations The local housing
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
BOOK NOTES
By GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

play, a poem. an essay. a pictorial
presentation. or any form adaptd-
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are no limits on authorship. CIthcr
The winner W.. be selected first
on the basis OF its impact on the
reader in the fight against racial
or religious intolerance, against
social or economic discrimination
The publishers also announce
that the book which can reach
the widest public is the one In
which they are most interested.
a book Of limited appeal. no
matter how excellent a literary
work. might reach only a hand
full of readers who already agree
with its views. while a modern
Uncle Toms Cabin could influ-
ence hundreds Of thousands.
the release states.
OF the $4,000 award. 81 500 will
be an outright award and 81 50(
advance against royalties on the
sale OF the book Closing date fOl
the contest is Jan !, 1916. and tho
book will be pIb. shed IN tho late
spring Of that year, according e
present PLANS. Entry blanks may
be obtained from Julian Messner
Inc, 8 West 4Oth s1eeI, New Yori
IN NV
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
By GEO. W. CROCKETT
Executive Director
L AW Fair Practices
Committee

not have these problems y twenty
years ago our BOARD ~ Education
rad instituted in olr public schools
me X nd of education 'cn' would
nave taught the students re- g.oas
AMI r5tt7. tolerance TIC t+-AnS
and the various con Uug.tv or-au.-
Id'.CDS concerned Ma ms prop
lon today CONSTITUTE our last best
hope Tor acCoN1pl now, With
he WORKERS IN our, plants what
should nave been sCcompl she'd
during the past two decades when
many Of these workers were stu
dents in our schools These pres
ent-day agencies. however. have
every right 10 expect our Board
OF Education 10 relieve them OF
the problem during the next two
decades.
You can help bring this about bv
going 20 the po,'S on Monday -
case a vote Tor JAW s Victor c.
RClthe~
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31
Protest Curtailing
By Capital Transit
Ry HARRY McALPIN

WASHINGTON. y C-tNNFh
Negroes and labor groups last
week protested tho request of the
Capital TRANSIT company here be-
fore tho publc Utilities commits
SION for permission 10 curtail is
schedules duo 10 manpoVcr short
ages
These groups told the TUG they
wcrc confident there are other
means of SolvIrg tho company
nanp1wcr shortage without the
added Inconvenience 10 the gen
crai public then request would
bring. They cited tho coup7nN 5
ynNrUHci refusal to I'D Dc by the
Executive Order 93i6 cf.tnc PrcSi-
don't of iho United Stat. out9w-
rNg discrimination u hu'n' md
employment because OF race. creed,
colnr or national origin.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-31

Three OF New York's most
militantly liberal congressman:
Adam Powell, Vito Marcantonio
and Emanuel Coller, are raising
Ned about the trial and convic-
ton OF those four Negro WACs
at Fort Devens. The gentlemen
from New York are asking