Evening star., 1939-01-29


cation of Nazi youth but answered
a number of general questions fol-
lowing her address. She was intro
duced by Mrs. Eugene Meyer, Bar
nard alumna, after the meeting had
been opened by Mrs. David Barr,
club president.
Miss Mann declared the German
people are inclined to credit Hitler
with all that is good under his die
tatorship, while all that is bad is
credited to the regime.
She also expressed the conviction
that If Hitler had met armed oppo-
sition during the Munich crisis, 'it
would have been all over with his
regime" Opposition to the Fuehrer
within his own country would have
crystalized with outside support. she
indicated, but added: "It would be
insane for any one to make revo-
luton after Austria and Czecho-
Slovakia"
Her information indicates. how
ever, she said, that since the Munich
agreement the underground move
ment" in Germany has doubled its
work.
Youth Education Called
Significant Subject.
Miss Mann described the educa-
ton of German youth as one of the
most significant subjects of the day,
as future world peace depends on
Germany.
You can say of the life of Ger
man child that it belongs first to
national socialism," she declared,
land that national socialism fills it
with the aim of war"
Hatred is the most important ma
terial used in the education of Nazi
youth. she asserted, declaring that
this education is being conducted in
three circles-the family, the school
and Nazi youth organizations.
"It would be difficult to lead
normal family life in Germany for
lack of time, if for no other reason"
Miss Mann declared Every men,
ber belongs to some Nazi organiza-
ton"
The destruction of family life,
however, is by no means an incl
dental product of the Nazi program,
she continued. If the program is
going to realize its ambition-the
conquest of the world by the Nazis-
1t is important that the people
belong to the Nazi state, she de-
clared. "They can't belong to any
thing else: God, themselves or their
families"
IN the schools only national So
cialism is taught she continued,
"this and nothing more. And hatred
Is poured into the child with the
first book that is put into his hand"
History is distorted, she declared;
In chemistry students learn OF poi
son gas; in German classes the
speeches of the Fuehrer must be
learned by heart. And even in
simple mathematics" she asserted,
"the children learn to hate. All the
problems deal with articles used in
war, such as two bombs and two
bombs make four bombs
Marching and war games pre-
dominate in the programs OF the
youth organizations, she said.
Possibility of Boomerang
In Program Is Seen.
Miss Mann pointed to the posi-
bility that the Nazi education pro-
gram, however, may one day prove
to be q boomerang by giving truth
the appeal of novelty.
Nor is the influence of the church
entirely gone, Miss Mann added.
Asked at the conclusion of her
address If she believes Hitler is in
sane, Miss Mann replied that his
method In following out his objec-
tives have proved him to be very
sane" She further expressed the
opinion that Hitler is his own master.
Questioned also on the German
attitude toward the Rome-Berlin
axis, she replied briefly: They're
not very hot about it,
Propaganda in Germany against
the United States, though not
vital part of the Nazi program, she
said, is probably very unwise, as it
often calls attention to incidents
which might best remain unknown.
She described the progress of the
bund movement in this country as
alarming" and added: II wonder
Il it's not possible to do something
about paid spies working against
democracy"
Asked If she feels in any personal
danger as result of her speeches,