One could confidently say that half the Jewish population now faces the utmost hardship. Bread (let alone other rationed staples) can no longer be had. Personally, I think that Jewish homes which still have a ration of potatoes and some poppy oil are fortunate. Nobody even mentions butter, sugar, or milk anymore – “tales of yore”.
A Jewish milkman was killed today in a hideous way by ruffians. He was walking by No. 7 Gesia, carrying cans in both hands. He probably didn’t notice the passing military car, or did not remove his hat quickly enough.
The car stopped, a soldier leaped out and shattered his head with a spade. The man died in great agony in the hospital on Czysta. His name is Chaim Mordechai Rosenberg, 55. A wife and four children.
An acquaintance received a letter from relatives in an internment camp in Italy with a photograph of her cousin and child. A very pleasant letter. The baby looks marvelous. In Italy, Jews are probably treated better. How Jews have altered name for currency! So far: hard = gold dollar; soft = dollar note; pig = gold rouble; yekke = paper mark. Heard something new recently: “Where does Uncle Pinyia live? At Leszno 42”. Which means, how high is the dollar? 42 zl. This is a new invention.
Video: Montage of clips from a German propaganda newsreel of the German invasion of Warsaw.
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