Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1335 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
Loading...
Date
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
Description
Statement by Dr. [Walther] Ruppin, Komissar placed by government in Provincial Organization of Physicians, appeared in weekly publication of organization, and demanded complete separation of Jews from medical profession; calls Jew the incarnation of lying and deception; statement commented on and severely criticized in "Berliner Tageblatt" and "Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung"; that newspapers could criticize the statement no indication of greater freedom of the press, but an indication that such extravagant statements no longer have approval of higher authorities; such statement prompted not by conviction that Jews are a danger to Germany, but by professional or business jealousy.