Ninth Jew Named to Hungary’s Upper House
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Ninth Jew Named to Hungary’s Upper House

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BUDAPEST (Jan. 5)

Alexander Fleissig, who recently was awarded the high order of the First Class Cross, carrying with it the title of Excellency, has been appointed a member of the Upper House. His appointment brings to nine the number of Jews in that body, total membership of which is 242.

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