The Archive · 1938

Nazi Disclaimer Made

An official spokesman declared that the Nazi Party disclaimed any connection with the riots.

Reports that several rioters had been sent to the Dachau poncentration camp were officially denied, The Nazi demonstrators are believed to have been aroused over a sermon delivered by the Cardinal last week to the Catholic Youth, dealing with relations between the Church and State.

Last night as the congregation left St. Stephen's Cathedral they were greeted with boos and the loud playing of drums by several hundred Hitler Youths.

Subsequently, the demonstrators marched in the streets, singing "Hang Jews and shoot priests.

An oficial spokesman, interviewed by Reuter, asserted that Cardinal Innitzer was allowed complete freedom in his home and that he had (Continued on page 6)

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