More than 600 Jewish refugees, who were headed for overseas destinations on German ships when the war broke out and were consequently disembarked at Spain, have succeeded in reaching Portugal it was learned today. With the aid of the HIAS-ICA Emigration Association the refugees are being dispatched to their original destinations.
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