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The aim of this Report is to present an impartial assessment of public feeling about the war and the war effort. It is not a record of fact , except in so far as public opinion is itself a fact. The public is sometimes ill-informed, prejudiced, or inconsistent. The recording of such feelings without comment implies no endorsement of them.

The public is more prone to criticise than to praise. Good work or efficiency is usually taken for granted. An accurate record of expressed feeling will, therefore, tend to be critical rather than laudatory.

The method of compiling the Report is such that the amount of space devoted to each subject, and the order in which subjects are placed, are roughly indicative of the amount of public interest each is arousing. The omission of a subject from the Report means that it is not a matter of widespread comment.

In assessing the state of public feeling there are no absolutes. Findings can only be comparative. Each issue of this Report must therefore be read as part of a continuous series. Unless the series is seen as a whole, the significance of fluctuations in feeling cannot be appreciated.

The figures in brackets at the end of each section refer to sources of information, a list of which is given on the next page. The weekly reports from Regional Information Officers (R.I.Os.) are compiled by the Regional Intelligence Officers from a large number of sources. Details of the methods of compilation and cross-checking are contained in a paper on “How the Home Intelligence Weekly Report is made”. This will be supplied on request to the Home Intelligence Division of the Ministry of Information.

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MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
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No. 113. 3rd December 1942

(Covering the period 24th November to 1st December 1942)

I. GENERAL COMMENTS

1. General state of confidence and reaction to news

The general level of spirits remains high, according to all reports, and there are further indications that in many cases “elation has passed its peak and settled down to a calmer, quieter satisfaction”.

People are said to be “taking a more sober and steadier view of prospects in North Africa”, and the eyes of the public seem to be turning once more in the direction of the Russian front. Here the Red armies' successes are to a great extent responsible for “revitalising public confidence” and “helping to keep it high”. The common view seems to be “that the news all round is very gratifying, except perhaps that relating to Darlan”, about whom uneasiness and distrust are still very widely reported.

“The marked decline in grumbling and complaining on the home front since the news suddenly became so much more favourable” is mentioned in four reports. “The war news has so cheered us that we don't dread the winter” is a quotation typical of many in Postal Censorship.

There appears to be a general feeling that we have turned the corner; but there is also some fear that complacency may “slow down the war effort at a time when all our strength should be brought to bear against the enemy”. (Four Regions). While the Prime Minister's broadcast is thought to have done something to deflate the over-optimistic, there are many indications that people are expecting the war to be over within a matter of months. “An end to hostilities by Christmas, 1942, or at latest by Christmas, 1943, seems the most usual limits of expectation.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 21 Aberdeen, Bristol, Cambridge, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading, Special P.Cs. 32.)

2. Russia

In seven Regions interest in the news from Russia is said to have “risen sharply”, and in some cases “to have taken first place” this week. The Soviet offensives have aroused “unqualified admiration” everywhere; “further German disasters are eagerly anticipated”, and there appears to be some feeling that “this is the beginning of the end.” “Amazement” is reported at the “resilience and recuperative powers” of the Red Army, and there is great confidence in the Russian “supermen”. In Scotland the Moscow offensive is thought to be “a major event - not undertaken for the relief of Moscow, like the one last year - but as a major part of strategic Allied plans”; elsewhere there is some realisation that the “North African campaign has done quite a lot to make the offensive possible.”

A minority are said to accept the Russian communiqués “with some reserve.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 21 Aberdeen, Bristol, Cambridge, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading P.Cs.)

3. L'affaire Darlan

Interest in “the position arising from the recognition of Darlan” shows no signs of abating. Perplexity and uneasiness are very widespread, as also are dislike and distrust of him. This “wily traitor” is regarded as a complete Anglophobe: people remember his having “handed our Admiralty's secrets to the Germans after the Fall of France”, as well as his anti-British message to the Governor of Madagascar after our landing there. Public feeling, it is said, “is against dealing with quislings”; people are anxious to know “What is behind it all” and a statement is impatiently awaited.

Though there is some appreciation of the gains resulting from the arrangement with the Admiral, including “the bloodless acquisition of Dakar”, it is doubted whether “even the expediency of military necessity” can have justified this stratagem. A minority, however, seem prepared to leave the matter in the Government's hands, since, “if you are dealing with a crook, and intend to double-cross him, it would be a pity to tell him exactly how you are going to do it before you are ready”.

The following reactions are arranged in order of the frequency with which they have been reported:-

(a) Sympathy for General de Gaulle and the Fighting French :

Increasing sympathy is reported for General de Gaulle, whose prestige is described as being “on the up-and-up”. There appears to be a widespread feeling that he has been “shabbily treated” (Nine Regions) and, while he “is not looked on as perfect, and is rumoured to be dictatorial”, there is a “strong feeling that the man who stood by us when things looked black has been let down.” Postal Censorship confirms Regionsl reports with quotations such as “After the Darlan affair, I'm wondering if any of the Fighting French will want to speak to us any more.”

(b) The Americans are chiefly responsible : Many people seem to regard the Americans as chiefly responsible for the present arrangement (Seven Regions), in which it is thought that we “had to acquiesce.” Some are reported to say that “if we were half as keen to please Russia as we are to please America, the war might be over quicker.”

Mention is made of trust in President Roosevelt “falling off as a result of this situation.” The “ban on the de Gaulle broadcast”, is described as causing “a good deal of uneasiness”, and in one report is said to be regarded as “proof that the American President will allow freedom of speech only to those whom he favours.”

(c) What can we expect in the future ? Speculation is reported as to “what kind of peace we shall have inflicted on us?” (Three Regions) It is suggested that “peace at any price may have its repercussions later, and people are disturbed at what such negotiations may augur for the future of Europe.” Suspicion is reported that “we're appeasing again”: this is said to be “a typical example of our policy - like Munich - the kind of thing that rightly makes us distrusted.” The “favourable treatment of von Thoma” (of which criticism is again reported) “of Darlan, and of Boisson, has brought to the surface suspicions that quislings and semi-quislings will be honoured by the British and American Governments after the war.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 21 Aberdeen, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Reading, Special P.Cs.)

4. The Mediterranean

Though the earlier excitement has to a great extent died down, news from the North African fronts continues to arouse interest and satisfaction; yet “there is some impatience at what appears to be the comparatively slow progress of events.” It is felt that this may be “due to lack of understanding of the immense distances our armies have to cover.” But “confidence in the eventual outcome” is said to be “steady and general.”

Tunisia : Interest is said to be greater in the Tunisian than in the Libyan Campaign, “especially since Mr. Eden referred to this phase of the situation as being critical.” Some impatience is reported because “reinforcements seem to be reaching the enemy in substantial quantities”, and there appears to be a growing expectation that “a stiff battle will be inevitable before Tunis and Bizerta are occupied”; it is feared that “it may cost us a lot of casualties to dislodge the enemy.” Slight criticisms are again made of the British First Army being “left to tackle this strongly defended position, whilst the Americans are thought to have confined themselves to the comparatively simple job of tackling half-hearted French resistance.”

Libya : Admiration for the Eighth Army continues, and further news from the Libyan front is eagerly awaited. Recent events “are said to have convinced the public that our forces can beat the enemy to a standstill at his own game, once given a chance.” While “much of the success is considered to be due to the changes in command” - the generals are again complimented, particularly by fellow Ulstermen - people are “anxious that the humblest foot-slogger shall receive due praise.”

Italy : The air attacks on Italy continue to give great satisfaction. (Ten Regions) Particular pleasure is said to be caused by the lightness of our losses and the heaviness of our bombs, and great enthusiasm is reported for the newsreel showing the attack on Genoa. Many appear to think that the Italians, whom they regarded as “softies”, are already at breaking point and that intensified bombing may knock them out of the war before long. While “some sections of the public are satisfied to think that Italy is at last feeling the real effect of war”, others are said “not to consider her an enemy in the way that Germany is.” “Sympathy with the average Italian man and woman does not signify tender feelings towards their country, for which at present there is general contempt.”

The invasion of Italy is regarded by many people as “our next move in the Middle East.”

The scuttling of the French fleet : The amount of interest created by this news appears to vary. In some reports it is described as the chief topic of the week, and in others as “producing comparatively little interest.” Of these conflicting views the former seems to be the more common. Reactions, in order of the frequency with which they were reported, may be summarised:-

  1. Admiration for “the heroic sacrifice of the French sailors.” (Nine Regions) It is thought to be “the finest act of courage and re-established herself as a nation openly fighting the European tyrant.”

  2. Regret that the fleet did not try to leave when the Germans entered unoccupied France, and speculation as to why it failed to do so. (Nine Regions)

  3. Satisfaction that uncertainty about the future of the French fleet has ended, and that Hitler has been denied the use of the ships. (Eight Regions)

  4. A belief that “they could have got out if they had tried.” There is “a sneaky feeling that they had opportunities of getting away and ought to have taken them. (Six Regions)

  5. The regrets of a minority, that they did not “fight it out with the Germans”. (Two Regions) “Just like the French”, is a reported comment among “old soldiers”: “Our navy would have died fighting.” Satisfaction is, however, reported that “Frenchmen can still die in the anti-German cause.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 21 Cambridge, Inverness, Reading P.Cs. 32)

5. The Prime Minister's broadcast (29th November)

So far only preliminary reactions have been reported. Though apparently not as enthusiastically acclaimed as some of Mr. Churchill's previous speeches, this one seems to have been very favourably received, on the whole; it is described as “a stimulating and valuable review of the war situation” and as having “struck just the right note.” Although some speculation is reported as to his reasons for making it, there is fairly widespread feeling that he had two main objects in view:

  1. To counter over-optimism and the belief that the war is nearly over, thereby encouraging people to make even greater efforts. (Ten Regions) His warnings are thought to have done some good already, and if this speech has been less popular than some of his others, it is believed that this is partly due to disappointment among the optimists at his references to “more bitter and bloody years.”

  2. “To put the fear of God into the Italians” and to induce them to “throw in their cards”. (Nine Regions) The references to Mussolini were “relished”, and to single him out as the one man responsible for Italy's troubles was considered shrewd propaganda, “even if untrue.” The threats of the bombing in store for Italy were welcomed.

The view that the war may end in Europe before it ends in Asia caused much interest. (Six Regions) To many, particularly in Northern Ireland, this is said to have been an entirely new point of view.

Disappointment is reported because Mr. Churchill made no mention of Darlan; also because he “told us nothing new”, and did not refer more definitely to post-war planning. (Three Regions)

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 Northern Ireland)

6. The Far East

Interest in this war zone is still slight, though it is said in a report from one Region that “this theatre of war is of greater importance than would appear from the Press.” Pleasure is expressed at the Allied progress in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea, and it is thought that their successes there will discourage the Japanese from invading Australia.

Criticism of the United States' alleged suppression of losses in ships and men is again reported.

(1. 2. 3. 4. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12)

7. The Cabinet changes

In some Regions interest in the Cabinet changes is said to be “limited” or to have almost died down, “possibly because of the general cheerfulness and din of battle.” At the same time, reports from these and other Regions refer to continued “bewilderment, uneasiness and speculation” about the exchange of Sir Stafford Cripps for Mr. Morrison.

While there appears to be an increasing feeling, reported particularly in Bristol (East Bristol is his constituency) and the whole of the South Western Region, that he “will be useful in his new job”, his so-called “dismissal” continues to be regretted; this is attributed to his “too advanced post-war plans” (Four Regions) Party machinery is also blamed. (Three Regions)

Some approval of Mr. Morrison's appointment, “as a step to restore the party balance”, is again reported; but it is still said to be thought that “he will be too busy for War Cabinet discussion.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12)

8. The Beveridge Report and post-war planning

The Beveridge Report appears to have been eagerly awaited by many people; a few are said to have wondered whether it was “being deliberately held up.”

There was some expectation that the Report would be “a practical way of making the world a better place.” But there was also said to be “a fear that the Government is disinclined to interest itself in social legislation: Sir Stafford Cripps' removal from the War Cabinet means the Report will be shelved.” It is suggested, however, in a report from the Southern Region that “people will not readily agree to further postponement of post-war plans.”

Among other references to post-war conditions are these:-

  1. This week there appears to be more discussion of the subject than there was last week; it is said to be the case particularly among the young, “who are strongly and determinedly interested in betterment.” (Four Regions)

  2. Fear of post-war unemployment is “the bogey haunting many wage earners.” A definite promise of social security would, it is thought, “encourage them to a considerable extent.” (Four Regions)

(1. 3. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 21 Aberdeen, Carlisle, Glasgow, Inverness P.Cs.)

9. Broadcasting and presentation of news

Satisfaction continues to be expressed with “the handling of the news from the fighting zones.” Criticism remains slight, though it is once again suggested that there may be “a too rosy interpretation of the news”; two examples are quoted: one is “the impression which was given that Rommel was already completely defeated”; the other is the use of “misleading phraseology” e.g. our submarines are “presumed lost”, while German submarines are “sunk.”

Favourable comment on “the repetition of headlines at the end of the news bulletins” is again mentioned. (Five Regions)

Praise is given to the broadcast “Freezing Europe” on 24th November (Two Regions), and there is some appreciation for Sir Richard Livingstone's Postscript of 22nd November. (Two Regions)

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 21 Carlisle, Inverness P.Cs.)

II. SPECIAL COMMENTS

10. Industry and manpower

Production : Again this week the news is said in some reports “to add zest to production” and in others to result in “slacking in factories where the workers think they can now sit easy as the war is practically over.”

There is a slight revival of complaints on familiar lines:-

  1. “Enforced idleness.” (Three Regions) Reference is made to “an aircraft factory near Hull, where some of the men are doing only about three hours work a day.” Leyland Motors Ltd., at Leyland, and the R.O.F. at Euxton, are also mentioned in this connection.

  2. The belief among workers that their representatives on Works Councils are “yes men” to the managements. (Two Regions)

  3. The transfer of workers “to other jobs at wages that will not meet their commitments.” (Two Regions)

  4. The “fabulous” wages of certain workers; for instance, some shops at the Standard shadow factory at Coventry are described as “the thousand a year shops.” The comparatively high wages of juveniles are also criticised. (Two Regions)

Manpower : Discussion, also of a familiar kind, continues on this subject:-

  1. “Women are confused about their obligations”; some do not know “whether they can be treated as mobile, nor whether they can be directed into full-time or part-time work”. (Two Regions)

  2. Young men and women “are dodging the call-up.” It is felt that they, rather than older people or the “eighteens”, should be in the Services. To quote from Postal Censorship: “Before they call-up the eighteens, they ought to try and clear out our firm of managers' sons, relations and friends between the ages of twenty and thirty, who have been given special jobs.” (Two Regions)

  3. Difficulties arising in shops and offices through shortage of labour. In Scotland “the kippering industry at Stornoway is greatly hampered by lack of workers.” (Two Regions)

The campaign for voluntary recruitment of women : This campaign is said to arouse little comment, but, according to reports from two Regions, it is thought that “the majority of women who want to volunteer for the Services will already have done so, and compulsion will be necessary to bring in the slackers.”

The following factors are also said to be hampering recruitment: (i) “The rooted objection among men to their wives joining up.” (ii) Conditions “are not as good as they are made out to be - otherwise more girls in the Forces would encourage their friends to join”. (iii) Stories of “wasted time in the women's Services.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 21 Aberdeen, Glasgow, Manchester, Special P.Cs.)

11. Fuel Economy

The public are still said to be “economy minded” and a general effort to economise is apparently being made. It is suggested, however, that people still need to be reminded that “the battle is not yet won.”

At the same time, the economy campaign continues to be criticised on various scores: it is considered “a waste of paper and money.” Sarcastic comment is reported in the North Western Region because “the pit pony in the Manchester Fuel Exhibition has an electric fire to keep its feet warm.” The “fatuity” of Mr. Grisewood's Fuel Flashes is again referred to.

A steady effort in the mines, with production showing a slow but consistent increase, is reported from the North Eastern Region, and from Somerset.

From the North Eastern Region comes the suggestion that “it is imperative for the Government, the owners and the miners to get together and reach agreement on the duration of the Christmas holiday before individual pits start making their own arrangements.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 21, Glasgow, Inverness, Reading P.Cs.)

12. Transport

Transport difficulties are reported from twelve Regions this week. In the North Midland area they continue to be the war workers' chief worry.

This week's complaints are the usual ones:-

  1. The scarcity and over-crowding of buses. (Seven Regions).

  2. The crowding-out of long distance bus passengers by those going on short journeys. (Four Regions)

  3. The inadequacy of rural bus services. (Two Regions)

  4. Workers' buses, though wholly or partially empty, refusing to pick up other travellers. (Two Regions)

Travel restrictions : In connection with the Christmas holidays a contact in the North Eastern Region asks: “When will the Government appreciate the fact that the public will gladly conform to orders forbidding travel, while requests always break down owing to the selfishness of the few?”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13)

13. Petrol

The limitation of transport services is said to have brought the question of waste and misuse of petrol to the fore again; feeling on this subject in the North Midland Region is said to be bitter. The complaints, already familiar, are that:-

  1. Petrol allowances are granted to people who should be using public transport.

  2. Petrol is used for other than essential journeys.

  3. Farmers are misusing their petrol allowances.

(2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. 32)

14. War injuries compensation for women

Considerable interest has been aroused by the debate on this subject in the House of Commons. Nine Regions report “a general feeling” that women should be entitled to equal compensation, and “shock and anger” expressed at the Government having “won a victory in this matter.”

It is pointed out that “sending women to target areas does not seem to tally with unequal compensation, to a public that prides itself on fair play”, and “if Parliament won't agree to equal rights now, when women are needed so much, it is not likely that they'll be willing to consider them after the war.”

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 10. 11. 12)

15. Fire-guard (Compulsory Enrolment) Order

The modification of this Order, which was announced by the Minister of Home Security on 17th November, has been received with some “relief”, and is said to have gone “some way to meet the objections.” In three Regions, however, the statement is not regarded as “specific enough”; many women are said to be “confused” about their real position and some to believe that so far as their sex is concerned, “fire-watching on business premises is all off.” Criticism is made of Mr. Morrison's and Miss Wilkinson's handling of the scheme, and it is thought that the Minister “has had to climb down.”

Familiar grumbles about fire-watching continue to be reported from four Regions; in Barnstable, where the compulsory scheme has just been introduced, it is said to be the “major topic of conversation this week.” The “sweeping character of the demands” is said to have been an “awful surprise.”

“Front Line” : The publication of this book appears to have aroused great interest in London and Scotland, especially on the Clydeside, and it is anticipated that “it will sell like hot cakes.”

(2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12)

16. Air Raids on this country

A belief that the “Luftwaffe is now incapable of bombing this country”, and that “we shan't have any more heavy raids”, is said to be increasing, particularly in rural areas. A tendency to complacency has been noted, and wardens in the North Western Region complain of “lack of public support” and of carelessness regarding the blackout.

(1. 2. 7. 8. 10. 12)

17. Food

Although it is generally felt that “we are doing fine, thanks to the Merchant Navy”, and are “lucky to be so well provided for”, some criticisms of the food situation are reported:-

  1. Milk : The cut in the milk ration is said to present “the greatest hardship for the average household.” Unequal distribution, and the small quantity of dried milk available, are also mentioned.

  2. Fish : Seven Regions report complaints about the distribution of fish and the poor selection available to the public. It is asked: “Who is having the good quality fish?” and the answer is thought to be that this is disposed of by “under the counter sales” to restaurants, etc.

  3. Christmas fare : Some disappointment is expressed because the Ministry of Food cannot “supply currants and other small luxuries for Christmas”; it was hoped, too, that there would be an extra sweet ration for children.

  4. Marmalade : In consequence of the alleged uneven distribution of marmalade to shops, it is suggested that jam and marmalade should be put on points, so that they may be bought wherever stocks are available.

  5. British Restaurants : Approval of these and a demand for more of them are reported from two Regions.

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 21 Aberdeen, Bristol, Cardiff, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Reading P.Cs.)

18. U.S. troops in Great Britain

Little comment is made on the American troops this week, but criticism is still reported of their heavy drinking, high pay, dangerous driving, and boastfulness.

Thanksgiving Day : Approval is reported of the attempt to give Americans in this country a good Thanksgiving Day. Owing to the pre-arranged publicity, large numbers of people are said to have been aware that it was an American festival, and considerable interest seems to have been aroused.

(3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 10. 11. 13. 21 Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Reading P.Cs.)

19. Clothing

Coupons form the chief topic of discussion this week. The principal points are:-

  1. “Widespread dissatisfaction that coupons are needed for towels.” The use of personal coupons for household goods is felt to be a hardship, “particularly in the case of young brides.” There are requests from many quarters for a separate “household allowance” of coupons. (Eight Regions)

  2. The reduction in the number of coupons for goods sent to prisoners of war is said to be “causing much unhappiness to their relatives.” One W.V.S. organiser reports: “It is pathetic to see a mother in tears because she cannot send her son the clothing he has asked for in his letter.”

  3. Mothers are also said to find it very difficult to clothe growing children on the number of coupons allotted for this purpose, as good quality clothes are too expensive and cheap ones do not last.

Stockings : There are complaints from two Regions of the poor quality of stockings “which means such a drain on coupons.”

Shoes : A shortage of boots and shoes for small children is reported from one Region; it is also said that “workers cannot reach the shops before the daily quotas of shoes are exhausted.”

(1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12)

20. National Savings

During the last four weeks, reference has been made to the National Savings campaign, in reports from six Regions. Praise for the advertising is reported, though the “ghastly picture of the "Savings family” is criticised. The posters are regarded, on the whole, as “the best advertisements issued by any Government Departments.” According to Postal Censorship reports, the films are also appreciated.

It is believed that Savings have improved with the “good war news”, though the following difficulties are said to affect them adversely:-

  1. People in rural areas are unwilling to invest because they believe that “the Government at the end of the war will be either unwilling or unable to meet the demands made upon it.”

  2. Some workers believe “that if a slump sets in after the war, and relief is needed, those who have been thrifty and saved might be penalised, as they will probably be told to draw out their savings for maintenance”.

  3. Workers are said to be unwilling to invest when collectors call at their place of work, “because the management won't pay us such good wages if they think we can afford to pay so much”; it is suggested that the collectors should call at the workers' houses instead.

(2. 3. 4. 8. 9. 10. 21 Manchester P.C.)

21. Toys

During the last month references to the high price and poor quality of toys have been made in reports from five Regions. This week, concern at the position is again reported from four of these Regions: “People simply cannot see any reason for the tremendous rise in prices; it looks like a ramp in toys.”

(1. 7. 8. 10. 12. 21 Cardiff P.C.)

22. Batteries

Four Regions report a serious shortage of No. 8 and No. 800 (cycle) batteries. There is particular concern among cyclists who live some distance from their work, and “it is asked that stress should be laid on the bad effect this shortage may have on production.” There is some criticism of the lack of foresight which has allowed this failure of supply to occur so early in the winter.

(4. 5. 6. 10)

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REFERENCES

1. Northern Region (Newcastle) Weekly Reports from R.I.Os.
2. North Eastern Region (Leeds)
3. North Midland Region (Nottingham)
4. Eastern Region (Cambridge)
5. London Region (London)
6. Southern Region (Reading)
7. South Western Region (Bristol)
8. Wales (Cardiff)
9. Midland (Birmingham)
10. North Western Region (Manchester)
11. Scotland (Edinburgh)
12. South Eastern Region (Tunbridge Wells)
13. Northern Ireland (Belfast)
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15. Regions Adviser's Reports
16. M.O.I. Speakers' Reports
17. Local Information Committees' Reports
18. Home Press Summaries M.O.I.
19. Regional Press Summaries
20. Hansard
21. Postal Censorship
22. Police Duty Room Reports
23. Wartime Social Survey Reports
24. B.B.C. Listener Research Papers
25. B.B.C. Special Papers
26. Citizens' Advice Bureaux Reports
27. W.V.S. Reports
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29. Liberal Party's Reports
30. Economic League's Reports
31. War Office Post Bag Summaries
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