English Translation

53 A 31 will be that although the population was initially shocked in the memory of the experiences of the World War, it was convinced that an organization that had been carefully prepared for a long time is playing out. The population believes that supplies must be available, so that the rationing is only made out of precaution, and adapts itself quickly to the given conditions. This overall agreement does not exclude that the aim is noticeable to invest earnings and savings to a certain extent in durable goods. One buys e.g. However, sewing machines, radios, etc., are usually supplied only after long periods of time. However, it seems that the buyers of such articles do not act so much out of concern for a depreciation of money. Instead, one expects a further decline in consumer goods production and therefore wants to cover themselves up beforehand. But one does not connect with it any political perspectives. 2. Report: People have now largely agreed with rationing. The procedure has taken place and Dadaurch has once again strengthened confidence. There is no lack of occasional difficulties e.g. in the distribution of poultry, fish and smoked products. However, the Nazis seem to have a good ability to empathize and adapt quickly to new requirements. New binding customer registrations have regulated the distribution in the clearest form. Through donations to the small gardeners, certain possibilities for small-scale own production of eggs and poultry have been developed. On 1 October, it was announced that up to 300 RMk of interest-free loans will be granted to small gardeners in all districts, in certain cases even beyond this sum, up to half of the expenses incurred. Such measures do not create overnight a transformation of the food market, probably not even once in the future. However, the psychological effect on the population, which is caused and achieved by such measures, is not to be overlooked. The posts make great efforts to carry out the justice and equality of care which seems to be all the more important here, perhaps more than the adequate supply itself. People do not demand certain quantities, but an even distribution to all, as an even approach to the general requirements at all. Where the regime does not get away with its instructions,