 business with Hitler. We are now at war. There are but two alternatives, total victory or total defeat. There can be no such thing as a military cellmate that would result from the survival of Hitler's business. That is the opinion of a man who knows. Desmond Miller, for 15 years, commercialized his days to the American Embassy in Berlin. Presenting a radio series entitled, You Can't Do Business With Hitler. Episode 12, Money Talk with a German Axe Fram. Douglas Miller speaking. Despite the recent anti-access hemispheric defense conference in Rio de Janeiro, the non-steep threat to Latin America is still an active menace to the safety of this hemisphere. Not only do not the Asians operate in this area, but the German population of Latin America, of which there are three and one-half million, form a strong economic bloc. These Germans are not mere traveling salesmen. They own the local drug stores, the haberdashery, the restaurants, and when mid into an active group by the Nazis, they wield enormous power in the form of economic pressure. Of all his weapons, Hitler has used the economic weapons with the greatest advantage. Here's how this method has been made to work in Latin America. Brazil, a place of vast distance, few railroads, few roads. Naturally, in Brazil, as in other South American countries, airplane travel is the most important means of communication. Until recently, German airlines completely dominated the continent. And like giant fighters, the Nazis wore the tight web of crisscross airlines over our helpless neighbors to the south. By doing favors for high government officials, the Nazis gained permission to charter certain airlines utilized mainly for this column work. You like to trip, senior, for what they do, senior? Very enjoyable, senior, very. You know, senior, it is not up to me opinion in airplane. That is good. The man who practically controls their travel impressive. And it is not often he has been in the air. And senior, it is the truth. Your family, I understand they live in Port de Zela, an out of the way place. Have you never wished there was an airport there, so you could visit home more frequently? Port de Zela, senior, who would bother with an airport there? Perhaps you wonder why I arranged this flight for you, senior, who I think? It was to show you the beauties of Port de Zela from the air. Oh, one. Who are you, German? Who is this guy, senior? I thought you would like it. Moreover, as a favor to you, we are thinking of extending our airlines to Port de Zela. Well, senior, for what they did as well by granting extension of our service, say, hey, girlie. Yeah. Yesterday was the first, the fifth round trip between Port de Zela on the coast and Territina inland. 10 passengers each trip. That 350 more Germans we have smuggled in from Germany to carry on the work of the party. What happens when they get to Territina? They disappear. That's what they're not. They work in the town. They do a good work. Only they get supple, my dear girlie. Only they get supple. If this story seems far back to you, if you need to, read the amazing article entitled Wings for the Children's Horse, printed in the January 1941 issue of the authoritative magazine Foreign Affairs. Another aspect of Hitler's attempt to tie up the Latin American economy is respected in the fantastic business fields the Nazis offer South American business men. The Nazis do this for two reasons. First, to bring the South American businessman into close intimate contact with Nazis. Even attempting to force him to join and contribute to Nazi-fit column activities. Second, to buy up and store all strategic materials the Nazis can get their hands on, presenting American purchase. How does this Nazi program work out in actual practice? Listen. Here's what can I do for you. A complete job. Member of German Trade Commission at your service. And what is your business in your business? You're the owner of several mica mines. You already know that. Now come to the point. The German Embassy has been watching your activities with great interest. We believe you are in a position to make a small contribution to the German labor front in Ecuador. The 100,000 pesos? To be German labor front? Absurd. I'm not the organization. I'm a loyal citizen of Ecuador and no Nazi. This is purely business. In return for the contribution, the German Trade Commission is prepared to purchase all the mica produced by your mines for the next five years. All the mica produced here for the next five years? For the American and English bloodshed? I know, I know, but we are facing this order for delivery after the war. You will be aware how certain store the mica until such time as we can take delivery. But we ignore it. But what? The mica is sold, nine. What does it matter when delivery is made? The Americans have it saved. I smell his teeth. The Americans are suspicious people. We are offering you a perfectly legitimate proposition. A regret, senior, to have to refuse. Senior Sebastian, let me tell you a little story. A sad little story. In Berlin we have something we call a blacklist. At least it's given to the Gestapo. After we win the war, the Gestapo intends to pay visits to people whose names are on the list. You have heard of the Gestapo? Senior, we of Ecuador are renowned for our manners. But I am losing mine. Now leave these things to me. I am only telling you a story, pointing out that it is an easy thing to be a friend of their I care, Sebastian. God be with you faster. If we do not win the war, nothing will happen to you. The Americans have a good neighbor policy. But when Germany wins, the Gestapo has a long memory. Good day, senior. You would like to be alive here, Sebastian? My turn? Or my turn? I can wait an hour. You will wait more than nine hours. But you will be closer than an hour. Because, senior, you will discover that the Gestapo is the world's greatest saviour. You agree with me, yeah? Need proof? Here's the source. You can get your hands on at any library. John Gunther's authoritative book, Inside Latin America. Read for yourself the story of Nazi coercion in Latin America. The Nazis use their economic power in many other ways. They use the buying power of the 3.5 million Germans in Latin America as a weight over the heads of Latin American businessmen. And because so many Latin American Germans are in business, they form an effective and powerful lobby. For example, in Brazil. Hello? Senor de Oro speaking. You are Senor de Oro, the publisher? Yes, who is this? My name is Schultz, Heinrich Schultz. Where? I have noticed that your paper does not carry news from the Pando's news service. Why is that? Senor, we get our German news from our reliable sources. Why? I beg your pardon. I said lie, those other thoughts. I happen to know that... Now, Senor de Oro, who could possibly know more about Germany than Pando's? Since it is the official German news service. It won't cost you one thing. You mean the official German propaganda service, don't you? Senor de Oro, you are unreasonable. Perhaps you don't understand me. You see, I represent the German businessmen of this city who advertise in your paper. I believe these businessmen contribute 90% of your advertising revenue. You mean that unless I carry trans-ocean news, the German businessmen will withdraw their advertising. Is that it? Don't put words in my mouth, Senor de Oro. Of course, Germans would prefer to advertise in a paper that prints the truth about the Third Reich. Do I make myself clear, Senor de Oro? Yes. I am afraid you do. Aha, cool. A representative of trans-ocean will be in to see you this afternoon, Senor de Oro. Dankeschön. Skeptical. Needful. Then get hold of a copy of the New York Times for June 27th, 1940, and read this story and others like it for yourself. Since the war broke out, the Nazis haven't been able to slip any of their ships through the blockades. So, to maintain their economic prestige in South America and convince South Americans of this invincibility, they have resorted to all kinds of fantastic dodges. Here's their latest trick. Ah, Herr Gómez. Good, I've been expecting you. Buena tarde, Senor Cruz. It is a remarkable proposition you've made me over at the telephone. You brought these goods right through the blockade, eh? Right. I told the eyes of the stupid Americans, Herr Gómez. You appreciate that, yeah? But I thought your Germans were a sort of raw material. I read in the papers that... A capitalistic lie. Yes, they are, Senor Gómez. You did laugh, eh? I hope they play as well as the last shipment I bought from you. How can they help a play like the others? They were made in the same factory. If it was known, the German idea was superior to any in the world. Very well. I would take the whole shipment, and they price you quoted over the phone. Send me the bill. You can find your way up alive. Eh, but of course. I still don't see how you managed to get through the blockade. Where's the light that is to watch? I think there's it. They won't be needed. Of course, Herr Gómez. Buena tarde, Senor. Yes? Yes? Yes, sir. Are you the head crew? Yes, come here immediately. I have something for you to do. What is the head crew? I want you to change the labels on those radios. Radios? What radios? They are from Kopp. They weren't here this morning. Oh, they won't be here tonight. Now hurry, change the labels. Yes, sir. You will find made in Germany labels on the door. Remove the old labels and put these in instead. Yes, but I do not understand. If the Reich is making radios... The Reich is not making radios. But it is well for the South Americans to think they are. It is also well for them to think that we bring them through the blockade. It glorifies their eyes. But they did not come from the Reich. Of course, we bought them from the importing houses. Read the labels of radios. Yes. Well, what do they say? It says, made in the U.S.A. Made in the U.S.A. A good joke, yes? Incredible, as it may seem. This is exactly what the Nazis are stooping to in Latin America. And even more fantastic, they are getting away with it. If you still need proof, a copy of the New York Times, dated June 30th, 1940, will convince you. But the best evidence of all lies in the words of Adolf Hitler. We shall create a new Germany in South America. It's called for a capable master. With the precious of their soil, Germany will be rich and great. We shall create a new Germany there. We shall find everything we need. You can't... You have been listening to Episode 12 in a series entitled You Can't Do Business with Hitler. 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