NAZI PROPAGANDA ACTIVE

Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 190, 8 May 1940, Page 9

NAZI PROPAGANDA ACTIVE

Stories Of Impending Trouble CONFLICTING BERLIN REPORTS (British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, May 6. It is noticeable that in the last 36 hours the German wireless and news services have been particularly active spreading unscrupulous stories about impending trouble in south-east Europe. These allegations and reports are often mutually conflicting. Some of those issued from Berlin are denied, also from Berlin, an hour or two afterward. The exact purpose of this propaganda cannot at the moment be exactly determined, but the technique is well known in London from previous experiences of German methods. By spreading such reports and innuendoes the Nazis seek to create an atmosphere of uncertainty which can be turned to the advantage of Herr Hitler’s plans whenever it is desired. The Italian Press and radio continue to echo the loud shouts from Berlin, but demonstrations in Italy during the weekend show very clearly how strongly the Italian people are opposed to entering the war, and in this there is the powerful support of the Vatican.. At the moment Signor Mussolini appears to be well aware of the factors arrayed against an imprudent move. In the eastern Mediterranean there is a formidable battle fleet, and Turkey stands vigilant. A message from Rome states that Signor E. Muti, secretary of the Fascist Party, paid a surprise visit to Bari, an important military zone, and warned local members of the party to prepare for any emergency.