Berlin, Mar. 27.
'The Minister of National Enlighten~ ment and Propaganda, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, has put an' end' to the German custom of singing patriotic fonus to the accompaniment of linking beer mugs.
Under a decree just issued for the protection of national symbols Fongs, it is forbidden to sing or play patriotic and Nazi Party songs Festaurents and cafes.
An exception is made "where singing or playing these songs Is justinea by a special. motive.
The decree also applied to the!
ware" song: "We March Against England," which is specifically treaty was signed, is regarded a containing expressions inadmissible from a diplomat. The French Gov-orbment's immediate energetic action, pointed out, is solely. in the ielernational sphere, but it is linked ith various measures taken recently suppress all internal activities harmful to the allied cause—Reuter.
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