A Jewish delegation including representatives of many provincial communities today called on Hungarian President Zoltan Tildy and appealed for a stronger government campaign to suppress anti-Semitism.
The members of the delegation also asked that more severe penalties be invoked against participants in the Kunmadaras anti-Jewish riots. Last week the Hungarian Supreme Court reduced the sentences of three persons condemned for their part in the riot, acquitting one of the three. The Jews pointed out that unless persons convicted of anti-Jewish acts were punished severely, anti-Semitism would spread.
Tildy expressed his sympathy and repeatedly condemned anti-Semitism and promised protection for the Jews. He said he believed the government would eventually be able to prevent all outbreaks of violence.
The same delegation will visit Premier Ferenc Nagy tomorrow. It has already called on Justice Minister Istvan Ries who declared he is examining the records of the Kunmadaras trials and will order them reopened if possible.
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