English Translation

83 - 3 - returned, stood aside or protested and demonstrably did not take part in the funeral ceremonies. All in all, it was made clear that the Czechs were embarrassed to avoid any kind of political conversation. However, in individual cases, an honest feeling could also be established with Czechs. On the German side, it was surprising that, despite the ban, many Jews moved in the streets, especially in the side streets. To this end, it was said that the impudent behavior of the Jews was due to the fact that America had held its hand protectingly over the Jews and threatened that all Germans would be shot if Jews from the Protectorate were to continue to be evacuated. The security measures taken, in particular the occupation of houses and their balconies, as well as the observation that one window was closed and partly imposed, were noted with recognition by the Germans. In the province the announcement by radio about the 7.6. In Prague, a large part of the Czech population was very interested. The question was raised as to whether the funeral of the leaders would take place on a personal basis, it was believed that on this occasion President Hácha would speak to the leader and, if necessary, a mitigating of the generally expected measures (OLB Tabor). In the districts of the Moravian-Slovak rural population, the news of the dispatch of a deputation to the funeral ceremonies in Prague was ignored with satisfaction. It is hoped that this will bring certain advantages for the rural population there. At the same time, it is important to note that there is a lack of awareness of the effects on the mood of the funeral and the funeral parade in the province, since, as some people have pointed out with disappointment, it has not been broadcast directly by radio.