Messersmith, G.S., Berlin. Despatch No. 1617 to Secretary of State [Cordell Hull], Washington.
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Reinhold Muchow and Sturmbannfuehrer Maehling Nazi leaders, killed in tavern; according to German press Muchow's death an accident and Maehling's a suicide, but general impression is that Maehling shot Muchow and was himself shot by other companions with whom they had been drinking; the two given a state funeral; incident of consequence only because it shows a trend; majority of German public will believe the published version of the study and the two men will become heroes.