The Archive · 1938

Against Them 4

Chungking, Dec. 1

Chinese circles are urging the United States Congress. to reconsider the provisions of the Neutrality Law in the light of the present situation in the Far East.

In a leading article, the "Central wounded Herr Ernst von Rath at the German Embassy here on No zed with the shooting tod [told the examining trate that he did not shoot to kill.

He only meant to wound Herr von Rath, the accused declared, "I did not aim I fired at random, rst time that I haa v he stated.

During the interrogation, Grynszpan said that he had had nightmares about the' Jewish persecutions, and was particularly affected by article when he received a postcard on November 1. the shooting the he acted like an automaton.

Grynszpan continued: "Perhaps I thought I would commit suicide I da not remember when I entered the Embagsy office, I know I tired the rev ole from the left pocket of my coat. hrough Reuter.

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