Faced with the danger of becoming German subjects through loss of Lithuanian citizenship, 110 Memel Jewish families have collectively petitioned the Lithuanian Government to leave the decision as to their citizenship to the Hague Tribunal. The petitioners declared they desired to remain loyal Lithuanians. Memelland was taken over by Germany from Lithuania last spring.
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