Jewish communities of the major cities in Austria have united to fight the rise of nao-fascism and anti-Semitiam in this country.
At a conference held here of representatives of the communities of Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz and Salzburg, it was decided to form for this purpose a contral body representing all Jewish communities. This body is to hold regular meetings every third month.
Willhelm Krell, general secretary of the Vienna Jewish community, addressing the conference, called upon the Jews to fight every new manifestation of anti-Semitism. He also reiterated the Jewish demand for national legislation making anti-Semitism a punishable crime.
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