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GOVERNMENT OF RUMANIA IRON GUARD IN CONTROL (United Press Asn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) BUCHAREST, Sept. 14 King Michael has issued a decree proclaiming that the structure of the State henceforth will be totalitarian Foreign policy xvill be based on the Axis. The Iron Guard will be the only party recognised. The Prime Minister, General Antonescu, who becomes “State Leader,” announced the formation of a Government in which seven of the 12 members of the Cabinet belong to the Iron Guard. It is understood the Government was formed under strict German supervision. The decree declared that Rumania becomes “a national legionary State,” aiming to benefit the people morally and materially. The Iron Guard leader, Horia Sima, has been appointed vicePremier and commander of the legionaries* Luca Sturdza is Foreign Minister.
Queen Helen will make a formal entry into Rumania to-day. Ex-King Carol is now in Barcelona on his way to Portugal.
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Waikato Times, Volume 127, Issue 21219, 16 September 1940, Page 11
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