All victims of nazism and fascism who suffered damages in Austria during the period between March 5, 1933 and May 9, 1945 are to receive restitution under terms revealed today of the draft of a new law approved by a joint committee representing both partners in the Austrian coalition Government.
Another clause provides that payments must be given to all victims on a uniform basis without discrimination. The restitution payments must be made by the end of 1964 at the latest.
The new draft, which received coalition party approval yesterday, will go to the government for consideration with a schedule calling for passage by the Austrian Parliament no later than the end of this month.
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