Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.2011-06-152011-06-151937-06-010895-00http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/6871One of best informed citizens of Germany made following statements; dissatisfaction with Nazi regime increasing; food and clothing scarce and of poor quality; indignation prevails in churches; lack of freedom of speech resented; revolution will break out among masses; Army will step in to restore order and reinstate constitutional monarchy; men in power are small gang, probably only fourteen; political murders continue but usually now in private; army leaders are moderating influence in foreign policy; thanks to their wisdom an incursion into Austria or Czechoslovakia will not take place; intelligent Germans distressed when they hear men like [Sir Nevile] Henderson express feigned admiration for Hitler; governments who might be inclined to extend credits to Germany should do so on one condition - freedom of German press, which would spell immediate downfall of regime.Typed Document Copy, 2 p.en-USMessersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.OtherMSS 109