(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The Magyarization of their non-Magyar names by Hungarian citizens has been prohibited by an order of the Ministry of the Interior.
The Ministry decreed that families bearing non-Magyar names will be permitted to change their names only in such cases where the applicant has performed a patriotic service to the country.
The press comments that this order has been issued mainly against Hungarian Jews.
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