The Germans are “getting more assertive” although it is healthier they give vent to their opinions through publication, U.S. High Commissioner-designate John J. McCloy said today commenting on yesterday’s battle in Munich between German police and Jewish displaced persons.
Mr. McCloy was interviewed at the White House as he emerged from a meeting with President Truman on general problems in Germany. Asked about the Munich riot, he called the incident “unfortunate.” He said that soon the licensing system for the German press would be terminated, but, nevertheless, occupation forces would reserve the right to shut up any publication which became too virulent. He cited as an example that it would be objectionable for any German paper to attempt to undermine the prestige of the U.S. occupation forces.
Speaking of the letter to the “Sued-Deutsche Zeitung,” Mr. McCloy stated that he felt there is in Germany enough “right-minded sentiment to counteract it.” He will leave tomorrow on his return to Germany.
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