The Latvian Parliament has resolved to close down the Latvian Nazi organization, as well as the Nazi press.
The Nazi agitation, particularly in Riga, is also associated with an attempt to strengthen the German influence in Latvia, which was so prominent a feature of the city before the establishment ### the Latvian state. This fact, as well is the Latvian Government’s determination to prevent the recurrence of the disturbances which occurred several times during last year, is thought to contribute towards the Government’s decision.
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