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Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 228, 25 September 1943, Page 6

"NOT SUPPOSED TO MENTION IT 8UT..." How many peopie cannot resist the temptation to pass on "something they heard!" War gossip, like a chain' letter, multiplies in ever-increasing circles at a rapid rate until it reaches enemy hands. It is not sufficiently realised . that the enemy is organised to take advantage of such idle gossip, having an organisation to scientifically collect and classify information from which is sifted what the enemy wants to know. Be discreet . . . avoid careless talk and careless writing. Avoid reference to the location, movements or destination of any branch of the armed services. Firmly refuse to discuss ships and shipping movements. Think of the tragic toll of brave men and ships we need for victory. Inserted to assist the war effort by the proprietors of Baxters Lung Preserver, Baxters, Ltd., 602, Colombo Street, Christchurch.— (Ad.)