Christian /Front Said to Have Planned Uprising Jews to Be Overthrown New York, Jan. 15.
Eigheen members of an organization called the Christian Front were arrested on charges of conspiracy to create a revolution in America overthrow the Government and establish a dictatorship, it was announced today by Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, Director of the Federal Bureau' of Investigation.
'A small arsenal was unearthed in New York City which, it was alleged, the Christian Front had intended for a revolutionary purpose. The Tedted persons, said to have functioned as a spórts club, had planned a reign of terror to begin on January 20 for bringing about the eradication of all Jews and the seizure of public utilities.
The conspicary called for the bombing of the offices of the Jewish "Forward," the seizure of the customs in New York City, Federal Reserve Banks throughout the country, and the National Guard.
Seven of the arrested persons are stated to have Irish names Leader Called. Fuehrer Mr, Hoover declared that the leader, John F. Cassidy, was among the arrested, and was called by his followers as the Fuehrer.
Federal agents in several raids had confiscated bombs, a number of rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition. It was alleged that the conspiracy was at least seven months old. Investigation was continuing for arms for the Christian Front armies elsewhere.
Mr. Hoover said he was announcing the plot at the request of the Attorney-General, Mr, Frank Murphy. The conspirators had met in the homes of various members, at least one of whom was a member of the German-American Bund, while many
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