THE GERMAN PRESS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 53, Issue 210, 17 June 1933, Page 8

THE GERMAN PRESS.

HITLER'S LINE OF CONDUCT German newspapers will in future have to conform more closely to HenHitler's orders as to what may be and what may not be published. The following "ten commandments" have been issued to the Press, says the "Morning Post" : (1) The measure of everything—including the Press—is always and eternally the German individual, the German people. (2) The basis for form and contents of all papers is the historic fact of the national revolution and the victory of the National-Socialist idea. (3) Press freedom means freedom of all good constructive forces, but ruthless annihilation of all those forces which are destructive in the national sense.

(4) In future it will be impossible that the Press "makes" Ministers cr Governments, as in the past. (5) Truth is demanded in reporting. Speed must take second place. ' Truth and clarity arc 10 times more important than notorious speed or "Jewish haste." (6) The Press is not only to reflect but also to fashion public opinion. Thus it has a responsible and important educational task.

(7) It is a point of honour for the German and Hessian Press to exclude foreign and international Jewish influences in the news, fcuilletoit, and advertising columns. (8) Criticism is desired—but only such as is borne out of tiie love for people and country. It must not be destructive, ' but constructive, helpful, and improving. All political publications must be based on the watchword "Hold on with clenched teeth and forward."

(9) The educational task given to the Press by the National Socialists is immense. The taste of our people must systematically be raised .to a higher level.

(10) The Press can only then do full justice to Tts tasks when all its representatives occupy themselves thoroughly with the National Socialist philosophy of life. It is added that the Press is advised largely to cut down its space devoted to sport and to avoid sensational messages.