Moses A. Leavitt, who headed the delegation which negotiated indemnification and restitution problems on behalf of Jewish organizations with the German government at The Hague, expressed today his “deep regret” over the recent developments in Germany which led to the dismissal of Otto Kuester as head of the indemnification and restitution program in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
Mr. Kuester who, together with Prof. Franz Boehm represented the German government in the initial negotiations at The Hague, was “known for his determination to assure just compensation for the wrongs perpetrated by the Nazis,” Mr. Leavitt said. “He has earned the gratitude of thousands of victims of Nazi persecution who were aided by his tireless efforts.”
Mr. Leavitt expressed the hope that ways and means will be found to utilize “the great knowledge, experience and devotion of Mr. Kuester in the interest of those who suffered so grievously at Nazi hands. “
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