English Translation

The Reichsminister und Chef 23 May 1943 Berlin W8, which was issued by the Reichskanzlei Vofstraße 6 Rk.6431 A SD-Ceta fhnitt Dra It is asked to indicate this business sign 8384 7. JUN.1 To be able to write further letters. Beapheipe Ratenzets the Supreme Reich Authorities Subject: Securing the execution of war measures. The press has recently repeatedly published announcements on measures taken by the Supreme Reich authorities concerning the special allocation of foodstuffs and the issue of consumer goods before the enforcement authorities received the legal documents for the implementation of these measures. In the absence of any knowledge of the legal provisions, enforcement authorities, in particular the economic offices, will be exposed to a difficult situation due to the fact that the right of reference cannot be annoyed by the services, whose requests for registration certificates or registration marks cannot be met by the authorities. In addition, particularly in the wartime, it is imperative not to disturb or confuse the population by such early announcements, which can easily undermine confidence in administrative processes. It is therefore essential to take the measures necessary to implement them in good time in all central orders and to avoid any announcement of such orders until such time as enforcement is ensured. I would therefore ask that press notes on all kinds of measures be sent to the Reichsminister für Volksaufklärung und Propaganda for publication only if the implementation of these measures is ensured by the public authorities. a DP030 degew Biiefade di terendecis. J 7714 6B919