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Item # 683314
February 05, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1938

* Adolph Hitler - Nazi Party
* Assumes as Commander-in-Chief
* All German armed forces


The top of the front page has a four column headline: "HITLER ASSUMES CONTROL OF ARMY; RETIRES 15 GENERALS AND SHIFTS 25; RIBBENTROP MADE FOREIGN MINISTER" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Adolph Hitler assuming the title of Commander-in-Chief, thus taking personal command of the armed forces.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.