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Headline: Einstein Has Fears About His Homeland
Sub-Headline: At Chicago, He Informs His Return Will Be Made To Antwerp.

Publication Date: Wednesday, March 15, 1933
Historical Event: Albert Einstein Quits Germany, Renounces Citizenship
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Tags: Gannett full page downloadable; Refugees and Immigration; Early Acts of Persecution
Article Type: News Article
Newspaper: The Daily Oklahoman
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Page Section and Number: 7
Author/Byline: AP
Article Text: CHICAGO, March 14.—(AP)—Prof. Albert Einstein, famed scientist, made a typical entrance to Chicago Tuesday, his wife at his side and violin case under his arm.

This was his fifty-fourth birthday anniversary and his wish for the occasion was "to be let[sic] alone."

Nevertheless, he answered a few questions.

How did he get through the California earthquake? (Professor Einstein was in Pasadena when it occurred.)

Answer: Iit[sic] got through me."

What had he accomplished in California?

"Practically nothing."

Other answers: Prohibition is too difficult for the state and society, the political situation in the United States is "very pleasing," and President Roosevelt is a well informed man in whom he has "great confidence."

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PROPONENT of a theory of relativity which he alone thoroughly understands, Professor Einstien is a bit perplexed over another problem in relationship—that between himself and his native country, Germany.

"The political situation there is as shaky as California was last week," the professor said—so he and his wife will not return home immediately but will go to Antwerp instead.

Professor and Mrs. Einstein were guests at a birthday luncheon given by Chicago pacifist groups.

After the luncheon, Professor and Mrs. Einstein left for New York.
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