GERMANY: Aggrandizer's Anniversary

With pomp reminiscent of old Imperial Germany, Adolf Hitler, Aggrandizer of the Reich, last week celebrated his 50th birthday. The representatives of conquered nations paid him humble homage. The envoys of fearful satellites rendered respectful tribute. Albert Forster, Nazi No. 1 of the Free City of Danzig, presented a document which made the Fuhrer an honorary citizen of a town he may soon appropriate. Special delegations from Germany's allies were received in special audience.

Meanwhile all diplomats of "friendly" nations (including the U. S. ChargeƩ d'Affaires) signed the birthday register at the...

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