The manager of a concrete factory in Moscow has rejected Vladimir Slepak’s contention that he is physically unfit to load gravel and has reported to the executive committee that Slepak “refuses” to work. The manager, surnamed Martinov, acted after the factory’s chief engineer, surnamed Silin, supported Slepak’s claim that his age (44) and his condition (Inflamed leg) made it impossible for him to be a gravel-loader.
Slepak advised the city supervisor, surnamed Antonenko, that he would be willing to be a tool-sharpener, but his offer was rejected, according to the National Conference on Soviet Jewry. Slepak, a Jewish scientist who has sought a visa to Israel, has been threatened with a trial for “parasitism” if he does not take the gravel-loading job. The NCSJ said today that another medical examination has been scheduled for March 14, but could not explain the reason for the seeming delay.
A slight earth tremor coming in four waves was felt this morning in western Galilee. No damage was reported.
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