OLYMPIAD & PEACE.

Wairarapa Age, 1 August 1936, Page 5

OLYMPIAD & PEACE.

DR. GOEBBELS ADDRESSES JOURNALISTS. MUTUAL RESPECT FOR OPINIONS URGED. ATMS OF THE NEW GERMANY. (Received Friday, 7.35 p.m.) LONDON, July 31. The special correspondent of the Australian Associated Press at Berlin says that at a dinner in honour of 1,200 international journalists, camera men and broadcasters who are attending the Olympiad Dr. Goebbels said: "As we respect your opinions, it is only just you should respect ours in the new Germany. That is a response which all journalists, whether from democratic or autocratic countries, should make. We have been reproached for employing the Olympiad as political propaganda. As Minister for Propaganda, I know of no such intention, but we want you to see for yourselves, and you will see smiling faces everywhere. We have been reproached for not allowing a free public opinion. You will realise that we have more important things to do than giving absolute liberty. Yon will see what the new Germany wants. I hope the Olympiad festival will be a contribution to the peace and happiness of nations.”

THE BRITISH TEAM. CORDIAL WELCOME GIVEN BY LARGE CROWDS. (Received Friday, 8.5 p.m.) BERLIN, July 31. The British athletes arrived and were cordially welcomed by large crowds. The King sent a message of good wishes. THE 1940 GAMES. BRITAIN ABANDONS CLAIM. BERLIN, July 30. Britain has withdrawn her claim to hold the 1940 Olympic Games, but wants the 1944 Games in Britain. It is now a straight fight between Japan and Finland for the 1940 fixture. SPAIN WITHDRAWS. LONDON, July 30. Spain has withdrawn from the Olympic Games.