The amazing contortions of the German propaganda machine would seem to suggest that its controllers are either endowed "with short memories, or regard consistency as the least desirable quality in their work. It was only a few weeks ago that German inspired stories were current that occupied Europe ran grave risks of famine during the coming winter. It was obviously designed to arouse sentiment in the United States in favour of sending relief workers and supplies to the stricken countries of Europe. The British view was that there were sufficient foodstuffs in Europe to obviate all risk of famine provided the Nazi transport system functioned properly and that efficient plans were devised for the feeding of the people, and that all responsibility for famine would rest fairly and squarely upon the shoulders of the German leaders. Now, it is interesting to learn from German sources that there is no danger of famine, that Europe has sufficient to take care of its population during the winter, and that in those countries where there is a deficiency Germany will see to it that the people do not suffer. The reason for this latest development is not easy to understand. The explanation which appears to be the most applicable is that realizing that the attempt to obtain assistance from the United States for the relief of possible sufferers has failed, the Germans are now seeking to put a bold front upon it all by denying now that there is any need for the assistance for which a few weeks ago they were so persistently clamouring. The truth will be known in a few weeks, but the picture of the Nazis, who a short while ago denied that it was their duty to succour the vanquished, going out of their way to care for them, will really have to be seen to be believed.
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