The Archive · 1938

Austrian Nazis Defy Ban

Troops Massed to Prevent Clash With Heimwehr

Vienna, Mar. 7.

Hundreds of cheering Nazis shouting "hell Hitler" and wearing for-hidden uniforms, demonstrated in the streets here to-day despite ofcial radio broadcasts warning that drastic measures would be taken to combat "undisciplined mutiny.' Members of the Fatherland Front meanwhile organized counter-parades against the Nazis.

Police reserves, including 300 heavily-armed troops just returned from Linz, were prepared to prevent possible clashes between Nazis and members of the Fatherland Front.

At Linz a guard of honour of Nazi Storm Troopers cheered Dr. Arthur Seys-Inquart, Nazi Home Minister, as he boarded a train to return to Vienna. He reminded the Maw sympathizers gathered at the station that wearing of uniforms was for-hidden although it was permissible to employ the Nazi salute—United Press.

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