Czechoslovakia’s fragile role in central European drama
Prague faces a Nazi shadow as Hitler’s looming invitation and Austrian coup shift the balance. Czechoslovakia’s 170,000 strong army with 1,000,000 reserve, heavy Skoda munitions, and Bohemian industries shape a pivotal defense if France and Russia aid. Prague and Bohemia endure press controls and Henlein’s pressure, while Bata’s Zlin factories symbolize potential growth. Exotic Sigrid Gurie tops Hollywood divorce records with Goldwyn, Stuart, and Oslo origins.
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Thomas W. Stuart
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Prominent Figures in Crisis as Schuschnigg Resigns
In Vienna during the rapid events leading to Schuschnigg’s resignation, Heinrich Himmler, chief of the Gestapo, entered Austria to aid the new Nazi government. President Wilhelm Miklas, Gen. Hans Mumm, German military attaché, delivered Hitler’s ultimatum to Miklas, and Gen. Alfred Kraus led 50,000 Nazis through Vienna hoisting the swastika at the chancellery.
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Heinrich Himmier
Germany
Gestapo
Austria
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der Fuehrer
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Alfred Kraus
Soviet Purge Trial Names 21 Former Leaders
The article lists 21 former Soviet leaders charged with treason in a dramatic purge trial. Alexei Rykov once served on the first Soviet government council. Henry Yagoda led the OGPU and later the Postal Telegraph and Radio ministry. Nikolai Bukharin and others are named in charges tied to plans against Lenin Stalin Sverdlov and the regime.
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Sverdlov
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