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Suicide Epidemic Rages Among Jews of Budapest

March 15, 1928
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

An epidemic of suicides is manifest among the Jewish population in Hungary’s capital. At least four Jewish suicide cases are reported daily.

In an appeal issued to the Jewish community, Chief Rabbi Hevesi urged strong measures against the suicides.

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