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Updated: June 11, 2025
In 1933 Schwinn called a meeting in Mexicali of several Nazi agents operating out of Los Angeles, including General Rodriguez, and several members of a veterans organization. It was at this meeting that the Mexican Gold shirts were organized. Five years ago few people realized the intensity and possibilities of Nazi propaganda and organization.
From this house, naturalized American citizens and native Americans direct espionage and propaganda activities paid for by a foreign government and designed against the peace and security of the United States. The leader of this group, Hermann Schwinn, was appointed by Minister of Propaganda Goebbels in Germany and is the recipient of personal letters of praise from Adolf Hitler for his work.
Of first importance is the need of the emergency military organization to function simultaneously should our enemies revolt if we should win politically or should we revolt if our enemies win politically. On January 19, 1938, Deatherage received a letter signed with the code name "Laura and Clayton." "Laura" is Hermann Schwinn.
The German-American Bund, Schwinn continued as we seated ourselves in his office, was now a "patriotic organization striving to create among Americans a better understanding of Nazi Germany, to combat anti-Nazi propaganda and the boycott against Germany, and to fight Communism." He took about ten minutes to explain their peaceful objectives and their great love for the United States.
What do you know about a man named Maeder?" Again that long, drawn-out "M-m-m-m." A long pause and Schwinn said, "Maeder is an American citizen, I believe." "Yes; you are, too. But what's his business in this country?" "I don't know," Schwinn said helplessly. "I really don't know." "You know nothing about his activities or observations of American naval and military bases?
This letter was written when Schwinn was holding conferences with Pelley to merge forces in a fascist united front, and when Schneeberger was preparing to leave for Japan on a training ship ordered up from the Canal Zone by the Japanese to take him on board.
Do you usually take in members without knowing anything about them?" "Sometimes we do and sometimes we do not " "But orders were sent from Germany to make this an American organization " Schwinn nodded without admitting it verbally. "And since you throw out all Germans who are not American citizens, you check with the Consul General in New York as to whether they are fit "
Following is the translation: My Bund Leader: The bearer of this letter is my old friend and comrade-in-arms, Henry Allen, who is coming East on an important matter. Mr. Allen knows the situation in Los Angeles and California very well and can give you important information. We can give Allen absolute confidence. Hail and Victory, HERMANN SCHWINN. Albans, W. Va., and several others.
Schwinn shot a startled glance at me and nodded slowly. "Yes," he said, "he's Captain of the Hapag Line ship 'Oakland." "Do you ever visit him?" "Yes; he was here last week." "Doesn't he bring batches of World Service and other propaganda for you every time he comes into port?" "No," Schwinn said sharply. "The visits I pay him are purely social. Just to drink a glass of good German beer."
After a three-hour conference Rodriguez went to Los Angeles, met Schwinn, and proceeded to Mission, Texas, where he established new headquarters. A few days after these conferences, he sent two men into Mexico under forged passports to discuss closer cooperation among the fascist leaders.
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