MR HYDE TELLS MOVIETONE OF HIS CHANGED VIEWS

Mr. Douglas Hyde discusses his decision to leave the Communist Party due to growing concerns over Eastern Europe's events and Russia's foreign policy. Despite his belief in Communism's potential to unite humanity, he found it divisive in practice. Hyde explains his conflict with the Daily Worker, where he was a news editor, due to a sudden change in the party's stance on production campaigns, leaving him with no points of agreement. The interview reflects the changing political landscape of the time.

What was one of the main reasons Douglas Hyde decided to leave the Communist Party?

• He wanted to start his own political party.

• He was offered a better job elsewhere.

• He was forced out by the party leadership.

• He disagreed with the events in Eastern Europe and Russia's foreign policy.

How did Douglas Hyde feel about the Communist Party's domestic efforts while working at the Daily Worker?

• He actively opposed them.

• He was indifferent to their efforts.

• He thought they were doing a good job.

• He believed they were ineffective.

What role did Douglas Hyde have at the Daily Worker?

• Political Analyst

• Editor-in-Chief

• Foreign Correspondent

• News Editor

What sudden change in the Communist Party's policy affected Douglas Hyde's position at the Daily Worker?

• A shift towards increased production campaigns.

• A halt to campaigning for increased production.

• A focus on international news coverage.

• A new emphasis on cultural events.

What was the result of the Communist Party's policy change on Douglas Hyde's role at the Daily Worker?

• He was given more responsibilities.

• His position became untenable due to lack of agreement.

• He found himself in complete agreement with the party.

• He was promoted to a higher position.