HITLER’S BIRTHDAY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 April 1940, Page 6

HITLER’S BIRTHDAY

MANY BOUQUETS RECEIVED. NUMEROUS PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright. | BERLIN. April 20. | Numbers gathered in the Wilhelmsplatz before midnight in order to be the first to congratulate Herr Hitler on his birthday. They cheered when the clock struck 12. Hundreds of bouquets are arriving at the Chancellery. Herr Hitler three times appeared on the balcony of the Chancellery to acknowledge birthday greetings 'from the crowds. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, Signor Mussolini and Count Ciano telegraphed congratulations. Herr . Hitler announced numerous promotions, the most notable being that of Lieutenant-General EPnst Udet an ace in the Groat War. who has been made an air force general. Udet visited England in 1937. He is reputed til have accounted for 62 Allied planes in the Great War. Herr Hitler awarded the Knight’s) Cross Order Iron Cross to Vice-Ad-miral Schniewind. Chief of Staff’ for the conduct of sea warfare, and to Rear-Ad

ITALIAN GOOD WISHES. MUSSOLINI'S MESSAGE. (Received Tis Day, 10.20 a.m.) ROME, April 21. Signor Mussolini, in a birthday message to Herr Hitler, said: "Most sincere wishes in the name of the Fascist Government and the Italian people in confidence that the German people will equal the great test it faces."