Nazi and Fascist propaganda in South America is discussed by James T. Whitaker American journalist in a new book, “Americas to the South,” published by Mac Millan Company.
Among the examples of Nazi propaganda Mr. Whitaker gives are the indoctrinating of German children in Argentina with the idea that the democracies are “Jew-controlled” and radio broadcasts and newsreels in Brazil calling the United States a “Jewish Shylock.” Efforts are being made by the “unholy alliance” of Germany Italy and Japan to interfere with Latin American trade relations with the United States he asserts.
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