Sharp criticism of Gov. Meyner for signing the new state Sunday closing law was voiced here tonight by the American Jewish Congress. Adrian M. Unger of Newark, president of the state branch of the AJC, expressed “profound disappointment” at what he called the Governor’s “disregard of the need to protect religious freedom” in the state.
The AJC leader said that Gov. Meyner’s action in signing the measure was “particularly disturbing” in view of assurances he had given that he would take no action on the bill until protesting groups in the state had an opportunity to place their objections before him at a public hearing. “Gov, Meyner’s description of the bill as not involving any religious aspects ignores repeated protests brought to his attention in recent weeks by Jewish and non-Jewish religious groups,” Mr. Unger stated.
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