The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-14
Observations
Isolation, Then
Strangulation Of
Berlin Probable
By HELEN EssARY

Military observers believe they
have Russian strategy figured our
hen the Red armies roll up 10
Berlin-an occurrence which, ac-
cordins to present indications, may
take place in matter Of days
Recalling the horrible sunferings
that the German Wehrmacht has
inflicted on millions OF Russian
civilians, it is considered extreme
" likely that the Soyiets will sur
round Berlin, but make no immedi-
ate attempt 10 take the German
capital by storm
Instead. IL is felt the Soyiets will
haul up their loug-range artillery
and. in a re-enactment OF the selges
Of old, lob shells into the stricken
heart Of Nazidom.
More than a deep desire for re-
veuEe will m0tiyare the Russians
II this strategy is adopted II is
pointed out that such tactics are
identical with those being follow
ed by the Russians in their pres
ent treatment Of other isolated Ger
man and Prussian cities Besides,
the Russians can save many. lives
IN their own military organization
through this method, instead Of at
tempting a street-by street assault
on the city.
Owls PROPAGANDA WAR
FARE BRANCH has leaned over
backwards in its adherence TO
broadcasting the truth to the Ger
man people and the result has had
q tremendous impact on the NaSis.
owl reports reveal cases where
captured Nazi soldiers are stunned
70 know that American factual
broadcasts were scrupulOusly cor.
rect and that Germans had been
duped by their own propaganda
chief. Or Josef Goebbels
one reason for this is that Owl
absolutely refuses to broadcast or
send in Ieaflet form any informa-
ZION that doesn't come from excep-
tionally high sources.
SPONSORS OF THE HOUSE
APPROVED work or jail bill will
try 70 push the measure through
the Senate before the lift advance
OF the Soviet armies on the Russian
front makes such legislation appear
unnecessary.
Administration leaders. while
highly pleased with the work OF the
Russian armies IN Germany. are
fearful that the Soviet forces may
defeat the legislation, and thus
achieve more than the organized
opposition has been able 10 do.
Those backing the measure, how
ever, are arranging 10 combat this
idea by saying the bill IS needed
regardless OF the situation In
Europe.
MEANWHILE, THE CHANCES
OF NURSES being drafted for the
services appear slim.
II seems possible. although rath-
or improbable, that Congress would
enact Legislation conscripting
nurses for the Army, Navy and vet
Grams hospitals
The hope and expectation In in
formed quarters is that now that
the need for additional nurses to
care for the sick and the wounded
has been made so crystal clear by
the President, enough OF them will
volunteer TO make IL unnecessary.
JESSE H. JONES FAMOUS RE
PLY to President Rooseve!t's let
ter OF Jan 90, asking Jones to step
out OF the post he held as secretary
TO the Department Of Commerce
and head Of the federal lending
agencies. required Is drafts before
Jones was satisfied he had accu~-
atelv voiced his sentiments
The earlier drafts were said to
have been spleenful and explosive.
couohed in thunderous blasts at
the PRESIDENT and his official and
unofficial advisers