Japan Orders Jews in Shanghai to Display Special Marker on Their Automobiles

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November 8, 1942

LISBON (Nov. 6)

Japanese authorities in Shanghai have ordered all Jewish owners of automobiles to display a special marker on front of their vehicles to indicate that they belong to Jews, the Berlin radio reported today.

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