STAMPING OUT NAZISM

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVIII, Issue 23319, 1 October 1945, Page 5

STAMPING OUT NAZISM

Stern Measures (6.30 p.m.) WASHINGTON, Sept. 29. The War Department has released a report dated August 20 from General Eisenhower on the American zone, stating that about 80,080 persons were being held under mandatory arrest in connection with denazification ami another 35.000 war prisoners would be added to them. About 70,000 ardent Nazis not subject to mandatory arrest had been removed from public offices. The demilitarisation of Germany was proceeding rapidly. Considerable political activity was expected in future months. Most of the organisations proposed had been Leftist. The food situation in West Germany was, perhaps, the most serious problem. The average consumption was one-third below the daily subsistence level of 2000 calories. Black markets were n_ot developing significantly, but inflation was growing. Placards threatening reprisals by former members of the Wehrmacht against German women who fraternise with Americans were found posted in the centre of Munich to-day, says the Associated Press. This is the latest of several instances of underground activity attributed to the remnants of the SS Brigade, who are roaming the Bavarian foothills. The authorities believe that cold and hunger will shorilv force them to surrender. The first newspaper edited and published by the Germans in the United States zone was on sale for the first time to-day. The title is “Der Tag Espiel” (Daily Mirror>. United States headquarters at Wiesbaden announced that King Leopold, who has been living in the United States zone of Austria since last May. will travel to Switzerland on Monday under military escort. Minister Dismissed The dismissal of Friendrich Schaffer, much criticised Conservative minister and President of the Bavarian Civil Administration, was announced yesterday after General G. S. Patton had made a personal report to General Eisenhower on his efforts to de-Nazify Bavaria, says the Associated American Press. Dr. Wilhelm Hosgner, a social democrat. described as a veteran opponent of Nazism, has been named to succeed Schaffer. The statement from General Patton's headquarters said Schaffer’s resignation, which was offered to the military government three weeks ago. has been accepted and a Liberal Regime substituted.