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Show Thursday. June 2, 2005 NORTH COUNTY NEWSPAPERS Page 9 Perception and reality don't always match up during war Don Norton looks at the difference between what Allied leaders through would and what really happened during the occupation of Germany. DonNortqn NORTH COUNTY SlAFf "" FJar is not "civil." as iii 1 we aTe learning from II 1 1 fl media reports of racial If llfl and tribal violence; terrorism, threats of terrorism, and alleged torture; abuse of prisoners; and the disruption of families, not only among residents of war-torn nations, as well as refugees, but among spouses and children of military personnel. Evidence of incivility often shows up in the kinds of memorabilia veterans bring back from wars, for example, the leaflets dropped over Japan, warning citizens of impending (read "atomic") destruction of Japanese industrial cities; the popular enemy weapons that many veterans appropriated and then sent or brought home as war souvenirs; stories and souvenirs from prisoner of war camps the list could go oa There came into my hands this past week (from WWII veteran Earl Lelegren) a small (4x5 inches), four-page four-page booklet, signed by Lt. General Omar Bradley, instructing American troops on how to interact firmly but civilly with the German population during post-war occupation. What follows fol-lows are excerpts from that pamphlet: "W7e are now fighting on German soil, and we are in contact not only with the soldiers of our enemy but civilians ci-vilians of Germany. As conquerors, we must now consider our relations with the people of Germany. "It is imperative that you do not allow al-low yourself to become friendly with Germans, but at the same time you must not persecute them. American soldiers can beat and have beaten German soldiers on the field of battle. It is equally important that you complete com-plete the victory of Nazi ideas. "To guide you I have issued these special "bank" orders. They may appear to lead along a narrow path, but they are NECESSARY. You personally must prove to the German people that their acceptance ac-ceptance of Nazi leadership is responsible for their defeat, and that it has earned for them the distrust of the rest of the work! "Special Orders for German-American Relations "L To remember always that Germany, Germa-ny, though conquered, is still a dangerous enemy nation, a. It is known that an underground un-derground organization of the Nazi program pro-gram for world domination is already in existence b. The occupational forces are not on a goodwill mission. "2. Never to trust Germans, col lectively or individually. . . . b. Except for such losses of life and property suffered by them, the Germans have no regrets for the havoc they have wrought on the world. "3. To defeat German efforts to poison poi-son my thoughts or influence my attitude at-titude c. There will be attempts at sowing discord among Allied nations: at undermining Allied determination to enforce the surrender; at inducing a reduction in occupational forces: at lowering moral and efficiency of the occupying forces; at proving that Nazism Na-zism was never wanted by the "gentle and cultured" German people. "4. To avoid acts of violence, except when required by military necessity. For you are an American soldier, not a Nazi "6. Never to associate with Germans. . . . c. Specifically, it is not permissible to shake hands with them, to visit their homes, to exchange gifts with them, to engage in games or sports with them, to attend any of their dances or social events, or to accompany them on the street or elsewhere. Particularly, avoid all discussion or argument with them. Give the ( jermans no c hance to trick you into relaxing your guard "7. To tx- lair hut firm with Germans, Ger-mans, a. Lxpenence has show n that (iermans regard kindness as w eakness. eak-ness. I. very soldier must prove by his actions that the Americans are strong. . . . b. rirniness must be tempered with a strict justice. Americans do not ie-sorl ie-sorl to Nazi gangster methods in dealing deal-ing with any x-ole." In fail the post-war occupation of both Germany and Japan was much more smooth and civil than these instructions imply. Hostility was minimal; mini-mal; for the most part, according to the stones ol veterans. Allies and the defeated populace interacted freely and olten cordialiv. Tour offers unique look at Utah County's gardens NORTH COUNTY STAFF For gardening enthusiasts, the Hidden Garden Benefit Tour offers an opportunity to personally get an inside look at some of Utah Valley's most beautiful private gardens. This year's tour, taking place Friday and Saturday will feature 13 spectacular gardens in Provo and Orem. Also included in the event are exclusive gardening workshops work-shops at the Thanksgiving Gardens Visitor's Center and plant sales at select gardens. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Hidden Garden Benefit Tour, which is produced by the Celebration of Health Foundation. To celebrate this milestone, new features have been added, including live musical performances perfor-mances and a mystery plant contest. Contest prizes include gift certificates for local garden gar-den shops, garden-themed handmade quilts and a bronze sculpture by Gary Price. Tickets for the tour can be purchased in advance for $ 12 through the Celebration of Health Foundation and most local green houses and garden shops. During the tour, tickets will be available at the gardens for $15. A new option available this year is the $27 deluxe ticket, which includes all the benefits of a regular ticket plus Saturday brunch at the Chef's Table restaurant in Orem (only available for purchase pur-chase through the Celebration of Health Foundation). All proceeds of the tour will benefit emergency and trauma services at Utah Valley Regional Re-gional Medical Center. "We are excited about the changes we have made to the tour in celebration of our 10th anniversary," said Dennis Morganson, Hidden Garden Benefit Tour coordinator. "They are sure to make the event an unforgettable experience experi-ence for all who attend. Best of all, as participants enjoy these spectacular gardens, they will be providing vital support for life-saving medical services in our community." For more information, visit the event Web site at www. hiddengarden.org or call the Celebration of Health Foundation Founda-tion at 357-7600. St. Peter's Church holding summer fund-raiser NORTH COUNTY STAff St. Peter's Catholic Church will present a Summer Gala fund-raiser to benefit the Community Com-munity Crisis Fund. It will be Saturday from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at St. Peter's, 634 N. 600 East, American Fork. The cost is $7 for an adult dinner and $3 for a child's dinner. din-ner. The activities will also include in-clude music and an auction. AD proceeds will be given to the Community Crisis Fund, which provides assistance to individuals in-dividuals and families in crisis. It has been operating more than 20 years and provides food, pays rent and other bills, helps w'ith living expenses and oilier neressiK 'ha! may help thove with a sei ions need. The fund is available to anyone any-one in tin community and does not dis niiiinale. f or tit kets and info call Caihv H Iman at 1H2-7K32. WASATCH BALLET CONSERVATORY 'Odessa and the Titans' atUVSC The premier of "Odessa and the Titans," Ti-tans," an original story ballet based on Homer's Odyssey, will be performed by the Wasatch Ballet Conservatory Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at UVSC's Ragan Theater. Tickets are $4. The conservatory, located in Lindon, is in its fifth year of dance instruction and has 180 students. The production is written and directed by Allison T. Wolsey, owner and director of the conservatory. The show includes ballet, jazz and tap dancing. BOOK SIGNING The Gillmore Gun Author Dennis R. Stilson, who has written writ-ten "The Gillmore Gun and I" will be signing sign-ing copies of his book at Porter Place, 24 W. briefs Main St., Lehi from 3 to 5 p.m. on June 11. The book details the journey taken by the weapon Gary Gillmore used to kill two Utah County residents in the mid-1970s after af-ter Gillmore was convicted, sentenced and executed for the murders. The case made headlines when it reinstated the death penalty pen-alty in the United States after a decade of no capital punishment. JOHN HUTCHINGS MUSEUM Upcoming programs Various program are coming up at the Museum, located at 55 N. Cemer St., Lehi. Here is what's on tap over the next two weeks: Grossology: June 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. Here is a chance to learn about snot and other gross things. It's a real class and a whole new world Cisi is $1 Class is limited lim-ited to 20 students Fossils and where in the heck to find them: June 17- Attendant e at this two part class will entertain. te; h and get students stu-dents dirty. Part 1 will he held in the classroom. class-room. Part 11 will tx- in the quarry, where students will hunt for their ow n fossilized plant or animal. Sun ess is guai anleed. Class on June 17 will lie at 4 p.m. and June 18 at 9 a.m. C ost is $5. (lass is limited to 20 students. Digital Photography: June is. Class will focus on basic tec hmques of digital photography, pho-tography, including how to download a digital card onto a computer and how 1o get images ready lo print. Basics on digital imaging will also tie taught and working with Photoshop. Students will need a digital digi-tal camera and card for this t hiss. Prints are included. Cost: $3. 1 ime. .'. 'JO to 5 p.m. Class is limited to 1(1 students For more information, contati the museum mu-seum at 768-7180 or visit ww w hull limgs-museum.org. limgs-museum.org. No lecture will tie given tins month, however, the museum will stay open on June 20 until 8 p.m I-ree admission is in effect ef-fect throughout the week of June 20-25 as part of the Ix-hi Roundup. wi w w. c o no &j a r b i oe e . c e on "W jpqfc y- Tf TT tft i a. M fc1 t .WiW mi srs i a ... "IT- '-5. X v vmm m an scape with Utah-adapted and native plants CRtfs! tji&h W at e.-r G&m&evanmy District Ywt partner In watr ti -r-"s lUote .Wise. . "... t"i"A ' V;,. 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