English Translation

A 18 16 and that only the minority is quieter. Oh no, there is no enthusiasm at all. With the majority it is more anger and hatred that leads to loud discharges. Peace is common, only the supporters of the regime think that the English disturb the peace, and the opponents that it is hit-lers' fault if the war now comes over Europe. The minority consists of political people from the bourgeoisie and the older workers. These strata have great concerns. However, they are still uncertain in the assessment of the war chances for Germany. Hitler has always had successes up to now and one cannot know how the matter will end this time. Perhaps the English and French would have miscalculated after all. But everyone complains about daily worries and hardships. And there is a great fear of the consequences of the blockade - also among Hitler's supporters. There is only one difference in that the Nazis and many Spiessers think that the war will not last long, because England will soon have come down. The others, on the other hand, expect a long war and then the defeat is inevitable. The resentment is also expressed in various circumstances, which arise as a result of the state of war. For example, a functionary in air protection told me, who, equipped with police authority, has to make house control: "It is already a misery. Everywhere you come, grumpy faces. When I rang at a front door the other day, a man from the window shouted: "What do you want to do again? Collect? I'm sick of it soon!" - He came down and immediately decried himself for his violence. He is now, like so many people, nervous and overexcited. I should not do anything about it; what I promised him, because I think just like him. If I were not forced to do this, I would not do it." All people buy what has not yet been rationed. People can't do anything with their money. And the Nazis can control exactly how much money is left as a result of the rationing. This must be brought to the savings bank. Especially the 'officials and employees are constantly encouraged to save, often with gentle pressure. Many buy furs and other luxury items, only to invest the money in values. The fur shops are almost completely sold out. Certain foods are free. also fruit. But you get nothing because either there is nothing, or because it is held. Fruit, for example, as far as it can be stored. is held back. I wanted to buy poultry and asked