Street clashes broke out here near special stands where signatures are being solicited for petitions appealing to the Hungarian Government to permit Jewish emigration. Members of Mapam and the Communist Parties ### to prevent passers-by from signing the petitions, and police had to be called ### order. Thousands of Israelis are reported to be signing the petitions, which will be handed to the Hungarian legation.
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