BVD 10th month summary 1974

The Dutch People's Union and Mr. J. G. GLIMMER PEAT As it became known to the local elections- in may 1974 * in the municipality of The Hague also participated by the extreme right grouping Dutch People's Union. -Party leader and sole candidate was Mr J. G. GLIMMERVEEN., bookkeeper at SHAPE Technical Centre in The Hague. In the context of- zijn'verkiezingscampagne spread the; Mr. GLIMMER PEAT a pamphlet with a Surinamese and. Antillean Government Enjoyed offensive text. Complaints to the Public Prosecutor in 'S-Gravenhage resulted in prosecution; op 24 september 1974 Mr. GLIMMER VEEN was sentenced to one thousand guilders fine, alternatively one month imprisonment and up to a month suspended sentence with a probation period of two years. The refusal to discontinue his political activities had already been completed resignation at SHAPE Technical Centre.

Even after his dismissal and sentencing Mr. clung to his ideal GLIMMER PEAT: propagating the folk nationalism.
He said still stand behind the contents of the offending pamphlet.
Mr. GLIMMER PEAT believes that the outward portion occurring on the Board of the People's Union – in particular, this applies to the person of the chairman ~–should consist of hawks,. Not only did he doubted’ of de heer B.S. PC , then chairman,
possessed all the qualities required for the job, He was also of the opinion that Mr. PO; at least by his past (political delinquent) was very vulnerable in this position. He -verweet him a cowardly stance during the election campaign.

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