The Conference of the American Emergency Committee on Jewish Refugees was called for Sunday, August 17th, at the Hotel Astor, New York, for the purpose of completing the forming of the organization which was decided upon at the first conference held on June 22nd. The participation of all national Jewish organizations is expected.
Reports on the refugees situation will be submitted and plans for the future work decided upon.
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