Minister Martin made his statement in reply to a request from the Canadian Jewish Congress that the Canadian Government make the Austrian Government aware of its interest in the speedy solution of Jewish claims. In the request to the Minister, Michael Garber, vice-chairman of the CJC national executive, expressed the “disappointment of the Jewish organizations over the failure of the Austrian Government to settle fairly and equitably” the Jewish reparations claims.
Mr. Martin told the CJC that in the press of last minute business at the last session of the United Nations General Assembly he had not had an opportunity to discuss the matter with Austrian Foreign Minister Karl Gruber who attended the U.N. sessions.
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