Mail Coverage Report, March 18, 1943.

Subject: CANTOR, MANUEL, Pvt.

Subject received mail from the following:

Mrs. M. Cantor, 560 Perry St., Trenton, N.J.
(REDACTED)
Morris Cantor, 305 Lexington St., Passaic, N.J., father.
(REDACTED)

Feb. 9, 1943 -- Mrs. M.C., 560 Perry St., Trenton, N.J. (wife)

"I see by the papers that the British people have again started a clamor for immediate action on the continent of Europe to supplement the brilliant advance of the Red army before Hitler has a chance for a breathing spell. It is to be hoped that this will bear fruit now, although that stinky statement by Hoover suggesting that we wait for 1944 to end the war burns me up. I think I'll write a letter to the editor of the Times on that. I was very disappointed today also to see in the Wash. Merry Go Round that the President is supposed to be unalterably opposed to the Kilgore Pepper - Tolan Bill. If that is true the bill probably won't pass and the war will be dragged on. I hope something will be done on that."

"My cousin (REDACTED) has gotten himself into an interesting mess again. Last week he was fined $400 again for operating his cab without a license. He opened up and gave the police a statement to the effect that he had paid out some $3,000 which was to get to (REDACTED) for licenses. He implicated (REDACTED), (REDACTED) and several others."

"Whereupon he was arrested on 3 charges of attempted bribery. Now I understand that (REDACTED) and some of his friends are in it and have promised that he will be protected and that it will all be used to defeat the gang in City Hall. The Trenton Times splashed it all over the front pages. A very nice smear campaign and a high government level, eh? But what can be expected from them?"

"You'll be interested to know that the case against Senator Novak has been dropped, Biddle classifying it as an error. The vote retinstating Pickens was a comfort also. It goes to show what can be accomplished when the public lets its voice be heard. If they would only shut up the Diaz Committee we'd be living practically in Utopia."

War Department: Military Intelligence Service. March 18, 1943 (Cont).

MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICER IN CHARGE
Subject: MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICER IN CHARGE
Subject: Cantor, Manuel
Private, ASN 324846647
Co. D, II Bn., I.R.T.C.,
Fort McClellan, Alabama.

Re: Credit check of subject.

This officer has checker the subject's credit standing with the Merchants Credit Associatiion, Anniston, Ala.

The Association said there was no record of any outstanding overdue debts of subject....


Re: Police check of subject.

The Provost Marshal, Fort McClellan, Alabama was interviewed by this officer on March 16, 1943 in connection with an investigation of the subject. The Provost Marshal said there was no record of any trouble by the subject either with military or civilian authorities.

No recommendations or comment.

James T. Coleman
Captain, Infantry
S-2, 3rd. Regt.

War Department: Military Intelligence Service. March 18, 1943 (Cont).

MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICER IN CHARGE
Subject: Cantor, Manuel
Private, ASN 324846647
Co. D, II Bn., I.R.T.C.,
Fort McClellan, Alabama.

Re: Interview with (REDACTED), Co. D, II Bn., I.R.T.C., Fort McClellan, Alabama.

From (REDACTED)'s observations and talks with CANTOR plus the comments of his intimates and members of the first platoon, (REDACTED) sincerely vouches for the subject's character and praises his soldiering efforts here. (REDACTED)'s personal comments are quoted: "Time and time again he has demonstrated both in the field, range and classroom a spirit that a great deal of the other men could certainly use. He has displayed and intense interest in the phases of the training program and has qualified in all tests. CANTOR has an ability towards leadership that was brought to my attention during my visits to his hut. The men there are continually asking him for advice in all sorts of situations. During our numerous talks, I have attempted to lead him into statements which would reveal any substantive tendencies but at no time did I ever succeed. He is extremely well versed in current events, psychology and a host of topics in all fields. It seems that officers have taken cognizance of his abilities, as was brought out in bivouac, when (REDACTED) selected him as Platoon Sergeant. If I were asked for a point blank opinion of him, I would recommend him unqualifiedly. I would like to see his spirit and determination as well as understanding present in all of the men."

No recommendations or comment.

James T. Coleman
Captain, Infantry
S-2, 3rd Regt.

War Department: Military Intelligence Service. March 18, 1943

MEMORANDUM FOR THE OFFICER IN CHARGE
Subject: Cantor, Manuel
Private, ASN 324846647
Co. D, II Bn., I.R.T.C.,
Fort McClellan, Alabama.



RE: Interview with (REDACTED), Co. D, 11th Bn., IRTC, Ft. McClellan, Ala.

This officer interviewed (REDACTED), Co. D, 11th Bn., IRTC, Ft. McClellan, Ala. on March 16, 1943, in connection with an investigation of Pvt MANUEL CANTOR, Co D, 11th Bn.

Pvt CANTOR states his parents were born in Poland. Subject reads Times American which is a Communistic paper. (REDACTED) states that CANTOR has engaged in politics and that he ran for Govenor of N.J. on the Communistic ticket and that he has held a political office in America. Pvt. CANTOR told (REDACTED) that he would be willing to fight the USSR. Subject is in favor of labor unions but not in favor of striking in time of war. Subject has discussed politics and it is his opinion that Stalin was right and not Trotsky. Subject believes the U.S. will become more Capitalistic after the war but subject doesn't believe in it. (REDACTED) would classify Pvt CANTOR as a liberal.

No recommendations or comment.

JAMES T. COLEMAN
Captain, Infantry
S-2, 3rd Regt.