STÁTNÍ TAJEMNÍK U ŘÍŠSKÉHO PROTEKTORA V ČECHÁCH A NA MORAVĚ, PRAHA, inv. 1781, sig. 109-5/9 Page 59 · 59 of 120
STATE SECRETARY FOR THE RUSSIAN PROTECTOR IN THINGS AND IN MORAVA, PRAGUE, inv. 1781, sig. 109-5/9
English Translation
- 2 - CS at the head of the ČNST, which in its organization is based on the movement of the "Vlajka" (Plagge). The number of daily arrests and arrests is in proportion to the constantly increasing number of German-friendly clients. The break-in point in the "resistance circle" and in the CPs is increasingly expanding, emphasising in this context the fact that the Czech revival movement is making considerable progress in the cultural field, theatre, concert and book are means that are skillfully used to remain aware of Czech own-value and life. In addition, the Czech gymnastics and sports movement pursues its work undisturbed. The anti-German tendencies in the Protectorate are effectively supported by the well-known ideological opponents of National Socialism. Due to the war, only a superficial Germanization can take place in the protectorate at first. For example, in the field of local names - as the attached manual proves - the necessary measures have been taken. In these days, the entire street name for the municipal district of Gross-Prag has been adapted to German wishes. The real internal Germanization, which must and will decide on the fate of the Protectorate, will soon require the final general planning. The question arises as to whether the countries of Bohemia and Moravia will remain as an administrative entity for reasons of the struggle for popularity, or whether - there are signs of such aspirations - the countries in Bohemia and Mähren will be associated with the existing administrative centres in accordance with the territorial competence of the Gaue Bayrische Ostmark, Niederdonau, Oberdonau and Sudetenland. I have worked out my thoughts on these matters and would like to present them to you in the context of the report on the political situation in the Protectorate. Furthermore, the question must be answered which Reichsressort for the implementation of the people - - 3 -