The Voelkischer Beobachter reports that German dancing teachers must be of “Aryan” descent scent.
The Reich Theater Chamber, a division of the Reich Chamber of Culture, has announced, the paper pointed out, that each prospective dancing teacher must be of “Aryan” descent. He must be more than eighteen years old and must pass an examination before being allowed to teach.
“Aryan” qualifications were not mentioned in an article dealing with the German Foreign Office and diplomatic services. It said only that applicants for a diplomatic career, apart from their other achievements, must have the same qualities demanded of other government officials.
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