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Myoup.Fruwe Security Service RFy SD-Head Section Prague # Ta ge s beric h t Nr. 56/40. (Strictly confidential, only for personal service use of the recipient.) I. General_ mood and location. Yesterday's birthday of Masaryk was completely premature throughout the Protectorate. The Masaryks were largely guarded by the government police to prevent wreath layings. In Pilsen, the access roads from the Škoda works to the Masaryk monument were blocked. Male passers-by took off their hats in front of the monument, while some women stopped for short commemorations and folded their hands. As far as books from Masaryks were exhibited in bookshops, they were usually removed by police orders. From a Czech bank in Moravia.Ostrava it is reported that a few officials in holiday clothes appeared to work, but without any comment on the memorial day. In Prague it was noticeable that especially many Czechs visited the church. In Budweis men were employed by the ČNS-Volksgegemeinschaft l5o, who were to roam the streets and provide for rest. In Tabor in the night to the 7.3. adhesive sheet were attached, on which stood: a) Long live Masaryk, away with Hitler Long live the rebellion of abroad. b) Dr. Eduard Beneš: President - Liberator, we remain faithful to the legacy placed in our hands, Long live the Czech Republic. Long live an invincible army. Honor to the deceased T.G.Masaryk. In Pardubitz a leaflet was distributed by the ČnsT to his fellows, who are against Masaryk, without mentioning his name. In Prague's Czech schools many small Masaryk memorials had been held the previous day, although there was a clear warning of demonstrative behaviour. A lot of a stir was caused by school classes on Wenceslas Square on the 7.3. in the morning - 2 -