This telegram must be
 
closely paraphrased be-
 
fore being communicated
 
to anyone. (SC)                              
 
 
Stockholm
 
Dated July 27, 1941
 
Rec'd 6:25 p.m.
 
 
Secretary of State,
 
Washington.
 
 
453, July 27, noon.
 
 
Having Just returned from a week or so in Germany
where travelled a good deal and spent two days at
Goering's headquarters, 500 miles East of Berlin,
Dahlerus in a long conversation yesterday among other
things stated the following
 
One. Goering told him that Japan had been granted
a free hand in east Russia and might be expected to try
to take Vladivostok and other coastal places.
 
 
Two. Despite German surprise at number, size and
strength of armament of Russian tank Goering now felt
that power of Russian armies will be crushed in about six
weeks from now.
 
 
Three. It is then planned to divide Russia into
small states, Geering to be economic dictator and Rosenberg 
political dictator in conquered areas.
 
 
Four. In retreating Russians have effectively put 
manufacturing establishments out of commission but
efforts to destroy crops have not been successful and
Germany expects to reap most of coming harvest and has
 
 
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