Gustaf Adolf Jakob Neumann
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Gustaf Adolf Jakob Neumann (1924 ) is an austria
n journalist
and newspaper editor.
, "meant to act as missionary for the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
in Namibia. However, these plans failed because of "nazi disputes about the counterreformation of Ferdinand II.
and because of nazi opposition against the plea for tolerance by Joseph II.
" (?). The missionary school was closed then by the NS–Stillhaltekommissar (in English maybe "NS-'keep still'-commissioners).
Neumann finished his senior grades at the school of Benedictine monks in Kremsmünster
and Schottenstift
in Vienna, where he also got his "school-leaving certificate".
, yet were destroyed during the Second World War. ("Critics of the press in Moravia, Bohemian Austria and upper Austria praised Neumann's work with headlines such as 'A new Star in the sky of poets'").
. Since 1945, with 21 years, he began to publish the weekly paper Echo der Heimat (in English maybe "echo of the homeland") for upper Austria and soon after for every federal state. That is when he began to report about Nazi concentration camps
and political crime
s.
Neumann has since then been owner and manager of book- and offsetprinters for over 30 years.
By his publishing activity, Neumann helped to rehabilitate 13 wrongly convicted men (among them Rudolf Rechberger, Huberth Ranneth und Josef Auer). He also saved innumerable farm workers and people affected by liabilities they couldn't afford from injustice
and arbitrariness.
Neumann has been "decorated" with the title of "professor" and the "great golden sign of honor for accomplishments for the state of lower Austria" ("given" by Erwin Pröll
?). He is also author of many articles and reports. Neumann is also the founder of the Gustaf Adolf Neumann Stiftung Tiere-Rechte ("Gustaf Adolf Neumann foundation for animal rights"). He is also consultant in architectural and graphical matters.
He is father of 7 children, two times widower.
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and newspaper editor.
Education
He finished his "junior grade" at the missionary school in DachsbergDachsberg
Dachsberg is a municipality in the district of Waldshut in Baden-Württemberg in Germany....
, "meant to act as missionary for the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are a congregation of Roman Catholic priests and brothers who base their spirituality on the teachings of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane de Chantal. The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales (Latin: Oblati Sancti Francisci Salesii, O.S.F.S.) are a congregation of...
in Namibia. However, these plans failed because of "nazi disputes about the counterreformation of Ferdinand II.
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor
Ferdinand II , a member of the House of Habsburg, was Holy Roman Emperor , King of Bohemia , and King of Hungary . His rule coincided with the Thirty Years' War.- Life :...
and because of nazi opposition against the plea for tolerance by Joseph II.
Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
Joseph II was Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and ruler of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790. He was the eldest son of Empress Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I...
" (?). The missionary school was closed then by the NS–Stillhaltekommissar (in English maybe "NS-'keep still'-commissioners).
Neumann finished his senior grades at the school of Benedictine monks in Kremsmünster
Kremsmünster Abbey
Kremsmünster Abbey is a Benedictine monastery in Kremsmünster in Upper Austria.-History:The monastery was founded in 777 by Tassilo III, Duke of Bavaria...
and Schottenstift
Schottenstift, Vienna
The Schottenstift or Scottish Abbey is a Roman Catholic monastery founded in Vienna in 1155 when Henry II brought Irish monks to Vienna. The monks did not come directly from Ireland, but came instead from St Jakob's, the Irish monastery in Regensburg, Germany...
in Vienna, where he also got his "school-leaving certificate".
Poetry
His first poetry readings were given in 1943 and 1944. However, early lyrics were released by the Edmund Huyke publisher in LeipzigLeipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
, yet were destroyed during the Second World War. ("Critics of the press in Moravia, Bohemian Austria and upper Austria praised Neumann's work with headlines such as 'A new Star in the sky of poets'").
Work as publisher
In 1945, Neumann founded Hausruck publishing house in GrieskirchenGrieskirchen
Grieskirchen is a town in Austria. It is capital of the Grieskirchen district of Upper Austria, in the Trattnachtal valley. As of 2001, it has 4.807 inhabitants.-References:...
. Since 1945, with 21 years, he began to publish the weekly paper Echo der Heimat (in English maybe "echo of the homeland") for upper Austria and soon after for every federal state. That is when he began to report about Nazi concentration camps
Nazi concentration camps
Nazi Germany maintained concentration camps throughout the territories it controlled. The first Nazi concentration camps set up in Germany were greatly expanded after the Reichstag fire of 1933, and were intended to hold political prisoners and opponents of the regime...
and political crime
Political crime
In criminology, a political crime is an offence involving overt acts or omissions , which prejudice the interests of the state, its government or the political system...
s.
Neumann has since then been owner and manager of book- and offsetprinters for over 30 years.
Political life
He joined the political party Verband der Unabhängigen ("formation of independents"). With 24 years he was at that time the youngest party leader of Austria, yet not electable because of his age. Howeverm Neumann has been overthrown by radicalized groups.By his publishing activity, Neumann helped to rehabilitate 13 wrongly convicted men (among them Rudolf Rechberger, Huberth Ranneth und Josef Auer). He also saved innumerable farm workers and people affected by liabilities they couldn't afford from injustice
Injustice
Injustice is the lack of or opposition to justice, either in reference to a particular event or act, or as a larger status quo. The term generally refers to misuse, abuse, neglect, or malfeasance that is uncorrected or else sanctioned by a legal system. Misuse and abuse with regard to a particular...
and arbitrariness.
Today
Today, he acts as the President of the supervisory board of the Casinos Austria International Holding plc. Since June 2007 he is honorary president of the organization.Neumann has been "decorated" with the title of "professor" and the "great golden sign of honor for accomplishments for the state of lower Austria" ("given" by Erwin Pröll
Erwin Pröll
Erwin Pröll is an Austrian politician of the Austrian People's Party . Since 22 October 1992 he has been governor of Lower Austria...
?). He is also author of many articles and reports. Neumann is also the founder of the Gustaf Adolf Neumann Stiftung Tiere-Rechte ("Gustaf Adolf Neumann foundation for animal rights"). He is also consultant in architectural and graphical matters.
He is father of 7 children, two times widower.