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East Germany moves toward socialist state under Soviet influence
East German leaders publicly outline a speeded satellization program. The Communist regime plans nationalization of industry expropriation of large farms and a centralized state with show trials. Non Communist influence to be eliminated as churches face pressure.
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Berlin
Germany
Soviet Zone
Europe
Portics
Christian Democrats
Liberal Democrats
East Germany
Information Office
Georg Dertinger
Otto Nuschke
Karl Hamann
Trade and Supply Ministry
Walter Ulbricht
iCommunist Party
Central Committee