The news of Adolph Hitler’s victory in Germany spread quickly throughout Austria today.
Among the Jews, the news aroused considerable fear, lest Hitler’s triumph lead to a strengthening of Nazi rule in Austria.
Five hundred thousand Nazis are expected to participate in a great parade in Wienerstrasse to celebrate Hitler’s victory. Anti-Semitic disturbances are feared.
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