Numerous Jewish settlers in Biro-Bidjan, the Jewish autonomous district in the Far East, are adjusting themselves as railway workers in the district, according to a survey made public here today.
The survey reveals that, due to the fact Jews in Russia were never employed on railroads, it was difficult in the beginning to induce them to undertake that type of work. On the other hand, officials in the Far East objected to the employment of Jews on the railroad because of the old tradition barring them from such work.
A number of rail officials have been dismissed for hampering the employment of Jews, the survey discloses. At present, Jews are working as engineers, conductors signalists, railway telegraphers and are represented in practically all branches of railway work i# numerous stations in the Far East
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