The use of any foreign language, including Yiddish, was banned today on the Brazilian radio. All programs must use the Portuguese language, the only exception being the lyrics of songs on musical programs. The ban on foreign tongues went into effect only today although a law barring all non-Portuguese languages on the radio was adopted by the Parliament two years ago.
At the same time it was reported by the Government that almost 800 Jews became citizens of Brazil in 1964. The Jewish naturalizations amounted to 15 percent of the total for 1964. In 1963, 1,200 Jews became citizens of Brazil. The lower figure for 1964 was due to the fact that, during the first four months of the new Brazilian revolutionary Government, no naturalization of any foreigners were permitted.
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