POWERFUL WEAPON

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXXIII, 11 December 1940, Page 2

POWERFUL WEAPON

PROPAGANDA IN MODERN WARFARE BRITISH PROGAMME I UP A -B.V Electric Telegraph-Copyright] LONDON, 9th December. Describing propaganda as one of the most powerful weapons in modern warfare, “The Times” welcomes an official announcement that the broadcasts to enemy-occupied countries will soon be , prolonged by three hours. “The Times” points out that after the outbreak of the war Britain had : 16 medium and long-wave stations operating on two wavelengths, compar- ; ed with 40 stations operating on 30 ’ wavelengths in Germany, but as a result of her conquests, Germany now has 112 stations. 24 of which are highly powered, and she operates on 82 wavelengths. The Italian stations bring the enemy total to 160. The Axis also has the advantage of a central | position. “The British talks 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,” says “The Times.” “The aim should be to make them , continuous at suitable hours. It is even more important that the broadcasts should be under one general ! direction and in close accord with Government policy.” '