Heinz Liepmann, German Jewish refugee author, whose book “Murder-Made in Germany” was published recenty, was sentenced by a Dutch court to serve one month in jall for having libeled the head of a friendly gobernment. The Nazi gernment which is said to have brought pressure on the Dutch gernment to try Leipmann, is expected to ask for his extradition shortly.
The charge that the Nazi gevernment was instrumental in the arrest of Liepmann was made by the well-known Dutch attorney, Francois Pauwels, who acted as counsel for the refugee writer. The charge under which Liepmann wa tried carries with it a maximum penalty of four years imprisonment.
The passage upon which the charge against Liepmann was based contains the allegation that Reich Presidnt von Hindenburg’s estate in East Prussia had received money from the East Prussian Relief Fund and that Hitler had been appointed Chancellor by the aged German President on the well “for the Jews to establish their own scholls.” However, he warned Austrian anti-Semites that they would not gain their way through violence. His own soloution of “quiet” and gradual measures was more “suitable” for Austria, he declared.
An appeal for help for all victims of the fighting was issued here today signed by the Vienna Chief Rabbi, Dr. Davide Fecuchtwang, Ralph, Cardinal INnitzer Madam Miklas, wife of the Austrian President, and other noted Austrian. The appeal, it was announced, was for help for all the victims. The Vienna Jewish Community announced its support and adherenced its support and adherece to the appeal.
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