English Translation

8h A 26 II. FROM THE ECONOMY 1) Rationalization Whereas in the previous war the rationing of the means of living and necessities was carried out only about two years after the outbreak of war, this time the ration was used immediately in full sharpness. What measures have been taken in this area in detail must be reserved for a later summary of the situation. Here, the psychological effects are of interest first. To the extent that it is possible to draw general conclusions from the reports before us, the following should be noted: 1) It seems that the Nazis have put into operation the rationing measures with great psychological skill. You have no doubt learned from the experiences of the last war that even more than the lack itself stirs the minds of the injustice in the distribution. They also try to give the rationing a social painting. Improved circles are sometimes deliberately disadvantaged, while the workers are favored by considerable additional rations for heavy and heavy workers. 2) First, the immediate introduction of cards and reference notes has triggered a strong shock. But this shock effect soon turned out to be unfounded, when the general fear of a rapid shortage turned out. Once the population has been accustomed to the shortages for a long time. Above all, however, it compares, as one rapporteur points out, the existing state not with the peace economy, but with the conditions in the last years of the world war.