Glad tidings about the improvement in the situation of the Jewish population in Person, long the object of intolerance and persecution by the Moslem majority, were received here from reliable sources.
Reports from Teheran state that since the democratic regime has come into power, the situation of the Persian Jews is greatly improved. Under the constitution the Jews in Persia are entitled to equal rights with the Moslems. They are permitted now to leave the ghetto and branch out into general life. They are permitted to open shops along the main thoroughfares.
Jewish students are permitted to enter the higher schools. Although they are permitted to serve in the army, the government offices are still closed to Jewish applicants.
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