The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-22
Walter Wincllen
 CO1St-tO-CO1St

inbiting Gen. Eisenhower's human qualities. No man in world his- tory ever had more power-but he never became a martinet . During the North African campaign the driver of the generals jeep fell asleep at the wheel. The jeep skidded off road and overturned. Neither was hurt .. Later when Eisenhower was asked what he had done to the driver who had fallen asleep, he replied: Poor chap, when we returned I sent him to the hospital to sleep to his hearts content"
 Before Eisenhower left for Europe to take up his duties as Allied Su- preme Commander, he said to Gen. Marshall: General, haven't had time to thank you yet"
 Marshall replied: Don't try to thank me. You go over and do the job and we'll have cause to thank you"
 This reporter recently revealed that Eisenhower always spoke out against the "subversive groups in America who were giving aid and comfort to the enemy" at time of our nations peril. Because of his warning about the threat to our democracy from within and without, he became known as Al armist Ike"-like many other Amer jeans who shouted similar warnings Now Eisenhower has returned after licking the Nazi military ma chine. But the bitterest irony is this: After trouncing the Germanazi armies-there are still swastika outfits in America that have more power to hurt our democracy than any Nazi in Verminy!
 Pen-portraits about Gen. Ike al- ways include this yarn Some years ago when he was on duty in Pan- anna he casually remarked to a friend: This is fine day to have your appendix removed" Asked whether it had been troubling him, he replied: No, don't even know I have an appendix, but it might rear up and put me out of action some time when things aren't so quiet"
 Eisenhower's knack of inspiring the feeling of comradeship with the men who worked and fought with him made the Allies an unbeatable team. His informality is priceless asset of his leadership. Frixample, when the Allies invaded Africa he sent this note to Gen. Patton: Dear Georgie: Algiers has been ours for two days. Gran defenses crumbling rapidly with Navy shore batteries surrendering. Only tough nut to crack is in your hand. Crack it open quickly. (Signed. Ike" Patton aid just that.
 One of Eisenhower's strongest and most appealing characteristics is h.s deep and sincere humility. When his home town, Abilene, was celebrating Eisenhower Day" some time ago, he sent this cable to his citizens there: If you folks try to high-hat me and call me by titles instead of Dwight when I come home, shall feel like a stranger The worst part of military rank is its loneliness. I wish I could be home with the old gang at the cafe!"
 The generals history making deeds speak most eloquently of his devotion to America. But when asked about his views on democracy, he answered sucoinctly: "Democ- racy? Look what it has done for me. Took me off a Kansas farm; gave me the best education in the world; gave me chance to make a career for myself"
 Gen Eisenhower never made any secret of the fact that he despises bigotry. And 1t must never be for gotten that the first Eisenhowers to come to America were refugees. They came here to escape religious persecution in Germany |. . Eisen- noWer's glorious contribution to preserving our liberty is the most lethal reply to the bigots who would deny refugees the right to seek asylum in the U. s. A. .. America would never have the aid of his great leadership-if his fortfathers weren't allowed to enter America.