(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A special session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party in Soviet Russia called here yesterday was devoted to a thorough discussion of the issue of anti-Semitism.
It was decided to appoint a special committee which is to be charged with the work of combatting anti-Semitism in the country. The special committee was asked to prepare within a forthnight a plan for its work.
Reports submitted to the special session showed that anti-Semitism in Soviet Russia is assuming an intensive character and is affecting even members of the Communist Party and of the Communist youth organization Comsomol.
During the discussion the following proposals were advanced as to how anti-Semitism is to be combatted. 1. That the Communist Party include in its program of political education the fight against anti-Semitism; 2. That steps be taken to increase the spirit of internationalism among the youth in the schools; 3. That books and pamphlets be issued on the question of anti-Semitism; 4. That the cinemas, the theatres, the radio and the press be employed in an educational campaign against anti-Semitism; 5. That an atmosphere of contempt for anti-Semitic agitators be brought about; 6. That members of the Communist Party who will be found to be engaging in anti-Semitic propaganda be expelled.
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