The Czechoslovakian Government today pledged that the restitution law affecting political and religious victims of fascism will not be changed. The announcement followed a meeting between representatives of the Council of Jewish Community Councils and leading governmental figures and heads of major political parties.
The meeting centered about a discussion of the case of Emil Beer, a Jewish industrialist, whose factory was confiscated by the government following a strike by his employee who charged him with participating in the “Germanization” of Czech industry. The government announcement, however, stated that the Beer case was still under consideration. It was also disclosed that doubtful cases involving restitution to Jews would be reviewed by the Premier’s office and a special committee which will include Jewish representatives.
Jews here were somewhat molified by the announcement, but misgivings about the restitution situation have not been dispelled completely.
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