The New York Times reported today from Prague that the German authorities had made arrangements with the Joint Distribution Committee for the transfer to Slovakia of about 500 Jews who in November were sent from the Protectorate to Nisko, Poland. The J.D.C. in New York said it had no information about the reported development.
The Times report said the J.D.C. was understood to be paying for the Jews’ transportation to Slovakia and their maintenance until such time as they could be resettled. It was believed they would remain in Slovakia until arrangements were made for their emigration.
The Times also reported that the German authorities had forced the Prague Jewish Community to dismiss all its employees and not hire new ones.
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