[Messersmith, G.S.], [Washington]. To J.S. Wright, Paris.
Date
1939-02-21
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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In view of Wright's Spanish interests can understand his wanting to be on hand, but if trip home dependent on Spanish developments, Wright may have long wait; doesn't think Mussolini intends withdrawing troops at present; surprised to hear Wright say he doesn't know of any Frenchman or American living in France who believes France will be involved in war this year; continued concessions by France and England will not satisfy Germany or Italy; position better understood now by England and France; doubts there will be further concessions; notes Wright's statement that in opinion of Americans living in France, but who have recently been in America, American press does not give true picture of European situation, but is painting it darkly; cannot agree; American press is really free press, and U.S. Government and U.S. public best informed in world; in France, and to a degree in England, press not properly informing public; asks if French public has been informed of the number of Germans going to Lybia and of the six motorized divisions in Germany near Dutch frontier; surprised that anyone should believe statement that U.S. press controlled by Jews; New York Times and Washington Post both Jewish owned, but both are correct and objective in reporting and in editorial policy; 95 percent of papers in U.S. owned and edited by non-Jews; disturbed by Wright's letter; hopes he will come home soon and get the feel of the situation; believes situation more critical now than in September of 1938.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.