Memorandum of conversation between A.W.K. [Alfred W. Kliefoth] and Herr X, principal representative in Austria of the industrial house of Thyssen in Germany.
Date
1934-11-23
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Enclosed with No. 446. Thyssen family subsidized Nazi movement from beginning; many attempts made on Hitler's life, so that he remains in heavily guarded seclusion; is openly criticized throughout Germany; prestige of Goering on decline; discipline weak in S.A. and S.S.; Stahlhelm now popular; looked upon as center of movement to overthrow Hitler regime; economic conditions worse in Germany; prices up, standard of living lower; church dispute has weakened Nazi movement; Goebbel's retirement demanded but Hitler continues to protect him; Thyssen family now fearful for their lives and property and are secretly transferring much property to foreign countries.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.