INSIDE GERMANY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 November 1939, Page 2

INSIDE GERMANY

WHIPPED-UP HATRED OF GREAT BRITAIN. THREATS OF FRIGHTFULNESS. Under the heading “Inside Germany” the "London Daily Herald” of October 14 had the following: “Whipped-up hatred of Britain and threats of ‘frightfulness worse than anything in the last war' are the general conversation themes in the Rhineland and Dusseldorf industrial districts. “This is the opinion of a neutral engineer, who has just reached Belgium from Germany. “ ‘One works manager told me that in the last war their slogan was ‘Gott Strafe England,’ ’ he said. “ ‘Now they are saying that they will do it themselves.' “The engineer said ho heard such talk in cafes, beer-houses, and even from waitresses in restaurants.” * * * “The Nazi authorities are confiscating large quantities of sheets, blankets and other bed-linen for hospitals. “As usual, the Jews have been the first to suffer. “Jewish property of all kinds, including radio sets, has been seized.” “Industries unable to carry on because of lack of raw materials are now allowed to dismiss employees without notice.” * » * “Herr Diels, Governor of Hanover, has ordered that maps of the Western Front shall be placed in all schools. “Lessons are to be given on the progress of the war.” “Food served in German restaurants is to count as part of the customer’s rations. “This will hit the well-to-do , who were in the habit of having some meals in restaurants so as to eke out rations."