NAZI EXTREMITY
FIGHT FOR LIFE NEUTRALS ASSAILED PASSIVENESS RESENTED POSITION OF HOLLAND INVASION ADVANTAGE (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press xVssn.' ORecd. Dec. 9. 9 a.m.) (LONDON, Dec. 8. According to a Berlin message the Nazi Propangada 'Ministry told foreign press representatives that Germany “is fighting for her existence and does not hesitate to regard the passive neutrality of certain countries as deliberate assistance to the enemy.’’ Neutral reports from Berlin strike a warning note that there is every indication of the Germans concluding that the advantages of an attempt to over-run Holland would outweigh the disadvantages, though Germany will probably wait for more suitable weather.
Holland is unlikely to continue to buy from Germany as the stricter Allied blockade will prevent the disposal of goods overseas for which reason the German occupation of the lowlands will provide at least superficial aid to Herr Hitler’s counterblockade. A Berlin radio broadcast violently attacked the Baltic The announcer declared that they 'had repeatedly flouted the Fuehrer’s approaches. Therefore, they must 4 not expect help now.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20116, 9 December 1939, Page 5
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