Alfred M. Cohen, president of the Independent Order B’nai Brith, who was on a visit here, commented on Henry Ford’s statement.
“Henry Ford will prove his contrition if he follows his request for forgiveness,” Mr. Cohen said, “by dedicating himself and some of his enormous means to the service of removing prejudice against Jews and other peoples based on ignorance such as he now confesses.”
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