The Archive · 1940

Propaganda Warning

The High Command yesterday 1ssued a second warning to the public to place no credence on enemy pro-

"Over several tows ina communique, "German planes today dropped pamphlets containing untrue information and hollow threats against the civil population, 'The High Command warns the Dutch people not to believe such utterances, which are' only designed to cause confusion, "The Netherlands relies exclusively on the firmness with which the Dutch forces—inspired by our Queen's deeds and words—detend our Dutch sell.

The Government announced yester. day a decree prohibiting the purchase sale of more foodstuffs than the purchaser required for one day's con. sumption, The decree also prohibited any, increase of prices of goods. or rentals above the levels prevailing yesterday.

The transportation of foodstults without an official permit was forbid. den. The decree was issued jointly the ministries of Commerce, Industry, "Shipping, Agriculture ' and Fisheries—United Press,

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