Britain’s Voice Grows In Volume
LONDON, December 9,
„ Describing? propaganda as one of the ,most powerful weapons in modern warfare, “The Times” welcomes, an official announcement that broadcasts to enemy-occupied countries will soon be prolonged by three hours.
“The Times” points out. that after the outbreak, of war, Britain had 16 medium and ; long-wave stations operating on two; wave-lengths, compared with 40 operating on 30 wave-lengths in Germany, but as a result of her conquests, Germany now has ,112 stations, of which 24 are of high power, and she operates on 82 w.ave-lengths.
Axis Has 160 Stations.
Italian. stations bring .the total to 160. .The Axis also has. the advantage 'of..A central position.' British talks f at present are transmitted in short spells,to foreign listeners, who, must, tune in at. strictly limited .times, which are well' known to the •authorities.;. •' ? The • aim should • be to make them continuous at suitable , hours.
Tt' is. even more important , that broadcasts.-'should? be under one general directiomand'm .close .accord with Government; policy. ’...
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Northern Advocate, 10 December 1940, Page 8
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