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November 08, 1938

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 8, 1938

* Herschel Grynszpan, Polish Jew assassin 
* Ernst vom Rath assassination
* Prelude to Kristallnacht "Night of Broken Glass"


The front page has one column headings: "Diplomat Shot; Nazis Aroused" "Jews Face Reprisals for Paris Attack" See image for text here.

1st report coverage on the shooting of Ernst vom Rath by Herschel Grynszpan . He would die the next day. This was used as the excuse for the Nazi Kristallnacht (night of broken glass) the next few days.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 24 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, otherwise good condition.

Category: The 20th Century