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December 21, 1926
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The Jewish Telegraphic Agency correspondent wires from Kovno that the military coup d’etat succeeded and that a right party government under the premiership of Professor Waldemaras was formed. Many persons termed “Bolsheviks” were arrested, including many Jews. A state of siege was proclaimed in the city. Censorship of the press was introduced. The anxiety prevalent among the Jewish population has subsided.

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