Former Austrian nationals who fled persecution in this country and live abroad have only until June 10 to file claims for indemnification, it was announced here today. The announcement stressed that there would be no extension of the deadline. Claims will be made against a restitution fund set up by the Austrian Government in an agreement with the major world Jewish organizations.
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