English Translation

469 - 4 - sceptical in view of the forthcoming surrender of southern Italy. The possibility of a successful defense of northern Italy by the German Wehrmacht is not questioned in 19. New rumors are circulating about the Italian fleet in the AE O 03. Thus it was spread in Brno that it had been ordered to approach Gibraltar. In some cases, questions were raised as to whether the German leadership could be responsible for the sacrifices made in Sicily and Calabria after, as it is alleged, the development had been foreseen. In connection with this, one also wonders why one did not initiate a disarmament of the Italian associations immediately after the deportation Mussolinis. It is significant that already again euphorias are made funny character. Thus one heard e.g. In Brno, among German women, the application of the adoption formula: "Residence at the next capitulation". In this sense, it was also said in Brno, as a novelty, that "the coal claw had died". The attitude of the Reich Germans in Bohemia and Mi O0 during that period was so far reported only positively by all services. In particular, the officials of the Reichsauftragsverwaltungen in the Czech provincial cities had proved to be absolutely solid mood elements. From Tischnowitz near Brno it is reported that the 0 armament workers from Hamburg had shown a very doon good attitude. - - S The effects of the German news and press design are still positive. Yesterday's news of the dråhtlose service at 12.30 o'clock had a particularly clarifying effect.One can say in general that the German broadcasting system has returned to its worth by its open language -5-77253