General A. Papagos, commander-in-chie of the Greek army left today for Serrai for an inquiry into the anti-Semitic speech delivered to the military forces there Thursday by General Popadopoulos, commander of the Serrai division.
In his speech, General Popadopoulos coupled Jews and Communists a the enemies of Greece. The Jewish communities of Serrai and Salonica protested vigorously.
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