Demonstrators on behalf of Soviet Jewry marched to four foreign Embassies here Friday with petitions demanding the right of Russian Jews to leave their country if they wished. The demonstration was organized by the right-wing Herut Party. The American and British Embassies received deputations bearing the petition. The French Ambassador appeared in person to excuse himself from a discussion on the grounds of previous engagements but promised the marchers that they might approach him at any time with any requirements concerning Soviet Jewry. But the Finnish Embassy, which represents the Soviet interests in Israel, refused to admit the demonstrators. A spokesman explained that because of its status it could not deal with any political matter involving Russia. A copy of the petition was left at the Embassy entrance.
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